The number of online classes taken found to help mitigate the effects of one's personality trait on their use of SRL strategies (For example, those higher in neuroticism deployed a greater number of SRL strategies when they had taken a greater number of online classes). The familiarity with online learning also plays a role in SRL strategy use, so an orientation would provide students with the opportunity to become accustomed to online learning before their class starts. These orientations should include education of SRL strategies and allow students to practice such skills.