6 Tips for Distance Learning
Posted on March 26, 2020
For thousands of students at the 黑料天堂, COVID-19 means social distancing, and social distancing means distance learning. Fortunately, USA's Center for Academic Excellence has years of experience in helping students learn from home.
Here are six tips offered by the center for adjusting to online learning:
- Avoid multitasking. Yes, it鈥檚 possible for you to study, check your e-mail, browse the Internet and binge-watch 鈥淭iger King,鈥 all at the same time. That doesn鈥檛 mean it鈥檚 a good idea. 黑料天堂 tutors recommend you find a distraction-free space that allows you to concentrate on one thing at a time.
- Plan for success. Balance your personal obligations 鈥 school, work and family 鈥 and organize your responsibilities. Make studying one of your priorities. Know the requirements and deadlines for each course you take. Have a backup plan for computer and Internet problems.
- Set a schedule. Without the structure of a traditional academic calendar, it can be difficult to stick to certain subjects at certain times. Assign yourself work and block out a weekly program.
- Stay in touch. Communicate with your instructors, and reach out to classmates for help. Use email, Zoom and video chat as a substitute for in-person meetings.
- Don鈥檛 procrastinate. The longer you wait to get started, the harder it will be to finish an assignment. We all know that feeling.
- Explore campus resources. The offers online tutoring, and academic advisors are ready to assist students who need guidance.
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