<p>I like the idea of posting a "what it takes to be successful in this course with the following critieria. I think putting that in the syllabus, in writing will be very beneficial.</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Open mindedness</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Communication (written and verbal)</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Self-motivation</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Self-discipline</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Time management</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Computer competency</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Critical thinking</span></p> </li> <li dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr"><span>Teamwork</span></p> </li> </ul>