Time management is an important skill for online students to master. You are busy people with busy lives and often times exhausted so here are some tips to help you as you embark on this new learning adventure.

Tip #1: Set some time aside every day throughout your week to work on the course. Re-visit this schedule at the beginning of each week, especially if you find that you are waiting until the last minute to get your work done.

Tip #2: Don't wait until the last minute to get your work done. Try your best to dive into the material as soon as possible. The more work you get done on the front end, the less stress you will experience during the week as you see the days going by.

Tip #3: Do not spend too much time on one task. If you have attempted to work a task twice and you are stuck, ASK QUESTIONS! The nature of technology is that if something doesn't work don't keep trying the same thing over and over again, as it is not likely to work just because you tried it 15 times.

Tip #4: One of the best time management tips involves checking your work. If you plan enough time to create a draft and then check it before you submit it you will be much more successful than if you barely leave time to complete a task and submit it at the deadline.

Tip #5: Communicate often. Use the Course Questions Discussion Board. Be sure to subscribe to it so you will know when others have asked questions that you might be thinking of asking. Subscribing will generate an email or text message to you when someone else in the class has posted something, so you can more easily keep up.

Tip #6: Utilize all the course resources available to you. If you find yourself never venturing to the resources listed in the course you are missing an opportunity to answer the question for yourself.

Tip #7: Communicate effectively. Whether it is through an email or if you are answering a question as a part of the homework or on a quiz, use correct grammar and sentence structure. Using best-English practices reduces confusion and saves time by avoiding the need for clarification.

Tip #8: If you are experiencing any issues or events that are affecting your ability to engage in the work, let your instructor know ASAP (or even better before the event). Do not wait until days after the assignment is due to let the instructor know that some unforeseen emergency occurred during the week.