1. Skills
1.1. Technical
1.1.1. Keyboarding
1.1.2. Internet Searching
1.1.3. Software
1.2. Language
1.2.1. Written
1.2.2. Oral
1.2.3. Reading Comprehension
1.3. Interpersonal
1.3.1. For group work
1.3.2. For discussion postings
1.4. Organizational
1.4.1. Finish assignments on time or early
2. Characteristics
2.1. Self-Motivated
2.1.1. Self-starter
2.1.2. Self-disciplined
2.2. Goal-Oriented
2.2.1. Has a purpose for the learning
2.3. Locus of Control
2.3.1. Internal is best
2.4. Focused
2.4.1. Can ignore distractions
2.5. Changing
2.5.1. More culturally diverse
2.5.2. Younger
2.5.3. Heterogeneous
3. Tools
3.1. Hardware
3.1.1. Computer
3.1.2. Windows or Mac O/S
3.2. Connectivity
3.2.1. High Speed Internet
3.2.2. Reliable Internet
3.3. Software
3.3.1. Web Tools
3.3.2. Internet Search Software
3.4. Peripherals
3.4.1. Microphone
3.4.2. Speakers
3.4.3. Web Cam
4. Acceptable Learning Styles
4.1. Active
4.1.1. Speaking
4.1.1.1. Written and verbal is required
4.1.2. Doing
4.1.2.1. Quizzes, surveys, etc.
4.2. Passive
4.2.1. Reading
4.2.1.1. Articles, websites, etc.
4.2.2. Listening
4.2.2.1. Audio tracks, online chats
4.2.3. Seeing
4.2.3.1. Videos, diagrams, charts
5. Learner Strategies
5.1. Behaviourist
5.1.1. Learn the facts
5.1.2. Know the expectations
5.1.3. Sequence is important
5.2. Cognitivist
5.2.1. Facilitate sensory intake
5.2.2. Link information to prior knowledge
5.2.3. Present information in a variety of modes
5.3. Constructivist
5.3.1. The why - higher level thinking
5.3.2. Learning in context
5.3.3. Different levels of interaction (self, instructor, peers...)
5.3.4. Group work