© Epidemiology of Substance Abuse This may be your first experience with an online class or you may be a seasoned expert. Here are some helpful hints for successfully completing an online class. Set aside a specific time and space each week. Some students find it helpful to treat your online time as if you were physically going to campus for a class. An online class is not meant to be an easier way of taking a class. It is developed for students who are unable to attend a class on campus, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it seems like you are online forever. Keep in mind that you are completing the class in an online setting. If you were attending lectures and working on homework, the time spent should be about the same. How to submit homework: You can submit homeworks through the following steps: •Log on with your Blackboard account. •Click Tools button. •Click Digital Drop Box link. •Click Add file button and fill in the information about your homework. •Remember: Don't forget to click the Send file button if you want the instructors or graders to be able to read your work.   Introduction Course Documents