We teach our students to plan and organize their work and their assignments by utilizing planners and classroom organizational tools, like daily schedules and student calendars, but online we need to re-teach and deepen their level of understanding just how important organizing, time management and setting goals will be to their success in online learning. We have to correct any thinking that online courses are easier at the beginning of the course before they begin the coursework. I find the 7 principles for learning adapted to the student's point of view a great resource and something I will definitely incorporate with my students. Creating a successful online learning environment depends largely on giving students the right information they need along with the right encouragement.
