Ready for Online Education?
Skills you need to succeed in Online Education
RRC Polytech’s flexible online learning programs and courses use a variety of innovative delivery methods. Set yourself up for academic success both personally and professionally by reviewing this list of recommendations for online learning.
- Online courses may require up to 30-40% more effort than in-class studies; so plan your time and manage your priorities well.
- Set a schedule to balance your work, family and school obligations.
- Plan for a minimum of 6 hours per week for your studies.
- Consider your learning style – do you learn better from multimedia or do you prefer a face-to-face experience?
- Online learning makes heavy use of audio-visual content, recorded lectures and readings.
- Interactions with your instructor and peers happen through a variety of methods such as email, discussion forums and video conferencing.
- Online learning is not like social media. Be familiar with email and discussion forums as tools for communication and learning.
- Some courses may require you to reference any claims you make online. To start, be familiar with the APA citation style.
- Get comfortable with using technology. You will need…
- Access to a reliable internet connection as well as a computer less than 5 years old with the latest software and security updates.
- To know how to consume multimedia content.
- To know how to manage and sort your documents.
- To know how to install, update and troubleshoot your own software.
- To use conferencing technologies such as webcams and microphones.
- Familiarize yourself with the supports available to you as an online student with RRC Polytech:
- If you need technical support, contact ce.support@rrc.ca for help with any RRC Polytech operated services (e.g. LEARN, HUB, student email, etc.).
- To learn more about our online education platform (called “LEARN”), visit our LEARN Student Guide.
- For help with your studies, check out Student Support Services.
- Finally, for all other information inquiries, contact our Part-Time and Online Advisor.
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.