Here are some additional tips to help you manage your online learning:

  Look at the Course Outline and Teaching and Learning Plan (TLP) for every course. These are on your NCT Canvas

Schedule time in your timetable for your online learning courses. Pretend that you actually have to 'go' to class for these. This will help you stay on top of the work. Typically in class course time is 3 hours/week + additional time out of class to do assignments, readings, etc. Plan to schedule time accordingly. A good guide is the TLP as it shows you what will happen in the class and when work is due. 
Stay in touch with your professor and classmates. Just because you don't see them in person, doesn't mean they are not there to help and collaborate. In fact, they may be more available than in a regular classroom setting which takes place only at specific times. 
Get comfortable with all the online tools you will have to use. This includes, Canvas, College Email, MyNCT account and anything else required for the course. It is very important that you take the time before classes start to learn how to access the course, participate in online discussions, contact your professor, hand in assignments, etc. 
Ask for help right away!  If it is course related, ask your professor. If it is technology related, ask the College IT department. 
Don't think that since you do not have to be in an actual classroom that you can do all the online work whenever and at the end of the course. This never is a good plan, trust me! What usually happens is panic, feeling overwhelmed because you will realise that there are too many readings, too many assignments and not enough time to get all the work done.  Read #2 again to learn how to avoid this. :-) 
Need help with time management and organisation skills?  Please do the other modules called Be Study Skills Ready & Be Time Management Ready.