HOW TO

OVERCOME ONLINE
CLASS
SIX (6) STEPS

1 HAVE A DESIGNATED
WORKSPACE
When it comes to any kind of work, it's best to do it
in a specific place, and that applies to online
school, too. Set yourself up for success by creating
a learning environment dedicated to studies.

2 ELIMINATE DISTRACTION
It's important to have a designated study area free
from outside noises and distractions. Turn off the
TV and put your devices on Do Not Disturb, so you
won't get social media notifications halfway
through your cram session for the chemistry final.

3 PAY ATTENTION
It's so simple, it just might work! With online
classes, it can be easy to get distracted, but if you
want to survive (and thrive) in classes this year, you
need to pay attention. When the teacher is talking,
take notes and write down important points.

4 HOLD YOURSELF
ACCOUNTABLE
For anyone who has done an online course before,
you'll know that it is quite a hassle to keep yourself
in check. Set personal due dates for all of your
assignments and check in on those due dates at
least once a week.

5 TAKE A BREAK
Taking frequent short breaks can help boost your
productivity. We all can zone out a bit and go a
little fuzzy in the head after a few hours of
studying, so a break of five to ten minutes between
study sessions can really reduce the strain on your
brain.

6 BE POSITIVE
This is a tough time for everyone, and we couldn't
have planned for this in advance. So smile, laugh,
and find joy in the work that you do. It may not be
what you want to do some days, but it is helping
you grow as a student and as a person.

JOHN EARL CARAMANCION

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