## Be SOCIAL

A big part of learning online includes “being social.” We encourage all students to communicate within the course discussion forums – a great place to connect with other students and to get support from the course staff. Some students and professors also engage through other social mediums like Meetup or Facebook.

Recent research has found that if you take a class with a friend, or engage socially with other learners while taking a course, there is a higher likelihood that you will complete a course. If you haven’t already, consider finding a study buddy!

Check out more information about the discussion forum by navigating to the next item in this learning sequence.

In the discussion forums, remember to be polite and respectful. Simply put, treat others the way you want to be treated.