Are you struggling with the current education system? This is completely understandable since we are learning through a method that we have never done before. We might be in the middle of the school year already, but it is never too late to improve yourself! Here are some tips conveyed realistically to help you in your online school learning journey.
1. Study Space - Limit your distractions.
Looking at the clock, you realize the time for your online class is about to start. You set up your device when you realize that your table is messy, the noise of your family members talking reverberates throughout the room, and you cannot concentrate at all! If this happens to you, remember that your environment has an impact on you. A clear working space is a clear mind; it makes you feel lighter, and it has a positive psychological effect on your brain.
2. One Goal at a Time!
You decide to check the weekly schedule and see the overview of all the due dates coming soon. Your mind begins to go haywire as the list of upcoming tasks to complete makes your brain feel tired, even if you haven’t started yet! Remember, one step at a time, you should focus on one thing and finish it as quickly as you can. When you devote your attention to a single matter, you tend to exceed your expectations and at a faster pace too! Realistically speaking, there will always be two sides involved in a subject; for example, there are people that multitask with music in the background and are able to concentrate better. At its core, it really depends on you! Your time management skills and the amount of self-control you have are also of equal importance. If you haven’t yet, why not try to use a check-list or calendar to help you plan your day? Set a time limit for the tasks you have to do so you won’t be overwhelmed. Don’t forget — one goal at a time!
3. Notes! Notes! Notes!
You are now in the middle of an online class when you are starting to feel the result of sleeping late hitting you like a truck. You are about to lose concentration when you remember writing notes can actually help you in several ways; not only can you incorporate yourself with the lesson and remember it more, you can also stay focused! It will also help you in understanding the lesson more since you are more involved with it. Despite classes being online, notes are still important; hand-written or type-written notes still have the capability to provide you help, so don’t forget that!
4. Take Breaks in Moderation
Online classes finally ended, and you remember you still have homework due tomorrow. Stop! No can do. After hours of online classes, your brain needs a break. Having a rest to re-charge is vital to your health and work effectiveness. Imagine working for hours that you become so drained, and the result of the task you were pouring so much attention to is sloppy? Hard work is great, but remember to take care of yourself first! Don’t forget, everything should be done in moderation.
5. Discover Your Learning Style
After a good re-charge of energy, you begin to work once again. You sit on your chair, ready to tackle the struggles of studying — until you realize that your brain cannot process a single piece of information. “What do I do?” “I don’t understand the lesson!” “How do I begin?” People learn in various ways, so don’t worry! You can ask your teachers, classmates, friends, or even search for videos online to help you. There is nothing wrong with clarifying questions with your teachers because they are happy to know that you are trying to understand it in the first place; there is no reason to be ashamed. If you are a visual learner, it might help you to study through videos since there tends to be a visual aid accompanied in the video to help exercise full comprehension for their viewers. These are only some examples, so continue to discover more learning tips beyond this article!
Remember that in the end, always having a positive attitude with online classes is the key to all of these tips. I hope that this article helped you in one way or another. Stay motivated, and God bless with your education journey!
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