The semester is just starting to get into full swing, and maybe it seems like online classes have already lost their appeal. How can you be a productive student when everything is online? Here are three things you can do to make the most of studying in quarantine.
Set Goals
When you aren’t attending class in person, it can be easy to get your class times and assignments mixed up. Setting clear goals each day can help you adapt to this lack of structure. You’ll be able to define the things that you need to get done each day in order to complete all your assignments.
Consider getting a planner to help you keep track of everything. If you input all the due dates into your planner at the beginning of the semester, you can plan your week at a glance and know exactly which homework you need to work on each day.
Remove Distractions
Remove distractions from your study environment. When you’re doing the majority of your work and you’re studying at home, you’ll want to set specific space aside for you to work. It’s best to keep your relaxing space separate from your study space. Doing this will help you stay focused.
Setting aside specific study space could be as simple as clearing your bedroom desk and setting it up for Zoom class, homework, and studying. Or maybe you simply choose to dedicate an area in a guest bedroom. Whatever you choose to do, having this space set aside will help you separate school and home which will help you balance everything.
Focus on Tasks One at a Time
When you’re at home surrounded by roommates or other distractions, it can be difficult to get things done. If you focus on one task at a time and set aside other things that might be vying for your attention, you’ll get more done and feel more motivated to go on to the next task.
Maybe your routine has been upset by online schooling or maybe you simply feel like your attention span is shorter when you’re doing classes from home. Applying some of these suggestions can be a great place to start when it comes to improving your studying. Keep assessing your situation throughout the semester to know how to continue to improve your at-home learning.
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