Distance Learning Resources

While there are many different technologies available, these resources may come in handy.

Distance Learning Tips

• Create a study space
  Dedicated a study space where you can get work done. Organize a desk/table with your study items. If you share a space, remove them when you’re not studying, this will help you set times to focus on schoolwork only. Don’t attend class or study in-bed! Your body will start relating the place where you rest with work and you may have trouble sleeping.


• Find other students
  Email people in your class(es), ask if a few of them (3-5) would be willing to start a group chat in case any of you need help with a tough task or simply to brainstorm. Facebook, Instagram or simply an email chain can be a way of interacting with your class peers and supporting each other.


• Make sure you have support at home
  Get your friends and family behind you and your class schedule. There will be times when you need to ask for silence or when you’ll need a pep talk. Make sure to communicate with the people around you, letting them know when you’ll need to focus on tasks you need to accomplish.


• Define your reasons for studying
  You may experience some tough times. If your motivation runs low, and there’s part of you that wants to give up. Take a few minutes to remember why you started this journey. Nothing is permanent and we should all continue to work toward a brighter future.


• Know your workload
  Your course syllabus will give you a schedule with guidelines of what readings, activities, and/or assignments you should complete. Spend 5-10 minutes each Sunday listing your priorities for the week, so you don’t fall behind.


• Organize your work
  Create a folder on your computer for each of your classes. Save your work for each assignment in its designated folder with a clear, and unique, name. This way, you won’t lose files or waste time searching for them when it’s time to review content.


• Start your assignments early
  Starting each assignment, a little earlier than you would for an in-person class, gives you time to email your professor/s questions (and get answers) so you can perform well and get higher grades!

Student Laptops

LaGuardia and CUNY have acquired laptops and tablets for current students to successfully participate in distance learning.

• If you already submitted a laptop or iPad request, please log in to My LaGuardia to verify your mailing address for delivery.
• Please contact the Student Information Center at 718-482-5000 or LaGuardiaNews@lagcc.cuny.edu for assistance or to request a device.