Van A. Black Jr.
Liberty University
Upon completing the reading of both articles, the 1st written by Alan R. Roper (2007) and the 2nd by Stefanie B. Waschull (2005) I have concluded that they both have provided a well written hypothesis based on their experiments. Although Waschull (2005) research was based more on self-discipline and motivation and Roper (2007) focused on methodology. In this essay, I will explain what I have learned about factors related to success in online education based off both articles, how can I incorporate these factors to this course and I will provide a full plan/timetable that can be applied using factors from both articles and the provided material from this course. While serving …show more content…
However, I would like to point out what I know are most important to me. Starting with Develop a time-management strategy Roper (2007) this to me is the most important of all seven factors. Without taking the time to sit and put together an actual plan/strategy on how you will get through said course simply put is planning to fail. I have learned that this is one factor that cannot be ignored, this course itself provides a syllabus/plan along with other tools to use for our success. This factor also falls in line with self-discipline and motivation Waschull (2005), because it takes just that to follow any strategy/plan especially when you are doing online/distance learning. Next there is the Use it or lose it, “As soon as I’d read or study it, I put the knowledge to work through collaboration with students or at my place of employment” Roper (2007). I do exactly that, I feel this factor is important because it gives you the opportunity to put what knowledge you do have on the subject out in open dialogue with another student or co-worker. That dialogue gives you a true understanding on how well you have grasped the material in which you’ve studied which in return helps your performance. A great example of this is the current method used while writing this essay, as soon as I read each article I put together all