What do students in online classes need to be successful?

Five Important Tips for Success

Schedule your own "class time" - Online courses require the same or more hours than face-to-face classes; so schedule several days a week and more than one hour each day to work on each course. Check your student email, and Canvas messages frequently.
Limit the number of online courses you take your first term - Because of the time and effort you need for each online class, limit the number of classes. If you have never taken an online class, consider taking just one class the first term.
Online courses use many different learning materials - So take notes. Imagine questions that might be on a test from the study guide, from the textbook, AND from recordings.
Set deadlines - Frequently check your calendar in Canvas and stay aware of upcoming assignments and tests.
Keep in touch with your instructor - Do not hesitate to phone or send an e-mail anytime you have questions or problems. If you've emailed and gotten no response after two days, don't assume that your instructor is ignoring you. E-mail is not always reliable; so try calling.