Distance Learning Study Tips
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Add assignment due dates to your calendar, along with important dates from the College’s Academic Calendar. Check your calendar regularly to make sure you stay on track.
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.
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!