Early Childhood Education Online Option

If you are thinking about online learning with Lakeland College, here's what we expect from you. To:

• have access to a computer and high speed internet
• have a supported browser and browser tools
• have computer and web skills in order to do course work
• read and write in English as all of our courses are conducted in English
• commit to about 4 to 6 hours per week per course
• be prepared to submit course work and complete exams within the timelines provided
• register for your online course at least 2 weeks before the start date

Most Lakeland College online courses will use Lakeland's learning management system, Desire2Learn or Microsoft Teams.

You aren't limited to a particular type of computer or smart device. But, you do have to have particular browsers and other software.

Most web platforms require:

• up-to-date web browsers including Chrome, Edge and Mozilla Firefox
• enabled cookies
• enabled JavaScript

If you aren't sure what any of those requirements are, do a quick systems check on the D2L page. It will tell you if your computer is set up properly.

Time management is a critical part of taking an online course. Because you don't have a scheduled time to be in a classroom, you often must schedule time to work on the course. Here are some helpful hints.

1. Commit about 4 to 6 hours per week to your program.
2. Pace yourself--often it's easier to complete an hour a day instead of cramming all the work into a single evening or weekend.
3. Plan your work--Look over your assignments and create a calendar with deadlines. This road map will help you manage your time and get you to your destination.
4. Know yourself--If you procrastinate, identify how you waste time and learn strategies to improve your time management.
5. You can also check out our free online resources including Grammarly and online study skills.