{"id":636,"date":"2017-04-14T21:18:44","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T21:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/collegesuccess2x48x112\/chapter\/how-to-get-started\/"},"modified":"2019-08-20T03:29:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T03:29:23","slug":"how-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/collegesuccess2x48x112-5\/chapter\/how-to-get-started\/","title":{"raw":"How to Get Started","rendered":"How to Get Started"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>How to Get Started<\/h2>\r\nTo succeed in this course, you'll need to know your computer and make sure the Internet browsers are up-to-date.\r\n<h3>Get to know your computer<\/h3>\r\nOne key to success in online learning is developing a basic understanding of the most important tools you\u2019ll need for this course: a computer and the Internet.\r\n\r\nBeing able to answer basic questions about your computer and software will help you experience course success, especially if you need to troubleshoot a problem. 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