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Today we all live extremely busy lives that often include obligations beyond school. When competing demands place stress on learners, they may be tempted to place study "on the back burner." However, to succeed in an online course, learners must be able to devote a significant amount of time to studying and completing assignments.

Before beginning an online course, it would be useful to examine the demands on your schedule and the requirements for success in online learning.

Complete the following questionnaire on Lifestyle Factors to identify how compatible your lifestyle is to online learning.

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1
 Do you have 10-20 hours per week for studying?
2
 Is your schedule flexible to makeup for occasionally lost study time or an unplanned by important activity?
3
 Do you have a quiet and personal space for studying that is free from distractions such as television?
4
 At home, does your Internet access tie up your phone and inconvenience others?
5
 Are your friends and family supportive of your decision to take an online course?
6
 Do you have assistance from friends and family during challenging situations?

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