How to be a successful learner
Online learning is very different from learning in a classroom setting. To ensure you're successful in your online program or course, Fanshawe has a number of services and support available, even if you haven't registered yet. Not sure if online is right for you? Try our indicator tool to help assess your readiness. Want to see what it would be like to learn online? Try out open resources that provide you the opportunity to explore Fanshawe's online learning environment.
Are you ready? Take a survey
We know that online learning can have unique challenges and opportunities for learners, which is why we’ve developed this tool to help you assess your readiness as an online student.
Experience an Online Course
If you’re interested in exploring online learning at Fanshawe College, then you’ve come to the right place! To access our Learning to Learn Online course or to enroll in other available open courses, please enter your username and password or click Register to create a new account.
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- Research the careers that program leads to, ensure they are aligned with your goals;
- Select a program or course;
- Determine if the online learning environment is well suited for your skills and lifestyle;
- See an admission and pathway advisor if you have any questions at this point;
- Apply for your program(s) of interest;
- Check out the supports available for online learners
- Get your finances in order to pay for your education;
- Apply for OSAP if needed;
- Check out and see what bursaries you are eligible for;
- Look for your offer of admission email;
- Accept and confirm your offer prior to the deadline;
- Pay your deposit and or fees prior to the deadline;
- Complete any of the registration requirements;
- Create your digital student I.D. or FANCard;
- Write your WRIT assessment;
- Ensure your technology is suitable for the program or course requirements;
- Learn the Fanshawe technology (FOL, WebAdvisor, MyFanshawe);
- Get your books and supplies;
- Find out about ways you can engage with the Fanshawe community as an online learner;
- Put key semester dates in your calendar;
- Put key course dates into your schedule;
- Pass your courses and be successful;
- Successfully graduate from your program and find fulfilling employment.