101 Tips for Online Course Success

Randy Nordell is a Professor of Business Technology at American River College in Sacramento, California. He has been an educator for over 20 years and has taught at the high school, community college, and university levels. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Stanislaus, a single subject teaching credential from Fresno State University, a master’s degree in Education from Fresno Pacific University, and a doctorate in Education from Argosy University. Randy is the author of Microsoft Office 2013: In Practice and Microsoft Outlook 2010, and he speaks regularly at conferences on the integration of technology into the curriculum. When he is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, skiing, swimming, and enjoying the California weather and terrain.

• Part 1: Preparing Before the Semester BeginsPart 2: Communicating With Your ProfessorPart 3: Using EmailPart 4: Learning Management Systems (LMS)Part 5: Managing Time and Staying OrganizedPart 6: Enhancing Study SkillsPart 7: Writing AssignmentsPart 8: Taking Tests/Quizzes OnlinePart 9: Working in GroupsPart 10: Staying Motivated Throughout the SemesterPart 11: Using Online ResourcesPart 12: Calendars, Contacts, Professional Portfolio, and Notes