Language Point 13

... it requires much time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course. (Para. 6)
Meaning: ... and online learning requires that we give much time and attention to it and learn or work in a controlled way, so that we can keep up with the progress of the course.
commitment: n. a promise to follow certain beliefs or certain course of actions
He felt he didn't have to make such a commitment to Mary. 他觉得自己没必要对玛丽作出这样的许诺。
I don't want to get married because I don't want any commitments. 我不想结婚，因为我不想承担任何责任。
discipline: n. the practice of making people obey rules; the quality of behaving in a controlled way
Discipline is very important for any kind of scientific research. 自制对于任何科研工作而言都很重要。
When the fire broke out, the students showed good discipline. 火灾发生时，这些学生表现出良好的纪律性。