Tips for Online Learning
- Holly Steenvoorden
Owned by Holly Steenvoorden
Here are tips to help you be successful while learning online.
Communicate often.
- Reach out to your instructors to find out how and when your classes will be held.
- Check Moodle often for updates. Instructors are encouraged to use Canvas to keep you informed. Your instructors will contact you with information regarding scheduled tests and exams.
- Contact the the IT Service Centre if you have questions about tech tools.
- If offered, participate in virtual office hours over Moodle .
Stay organized.
- Take the time to put together the schedule and expectations for each of your classes next week. Check Moodle for updates to your syllabus.
- Prioritize your work. What due dates are coming up first? Make a smart decision about how to best spend your time.
Take care of yourself.
- Stay healthy by getting adequate rest, nutrition and exercise. Take proactive steps to take care of yourself while quarantined.
- Keep a growth mindset as you adapt to new circumstances. Your success has as much to do with your effort as it has to do with your ability.
- Monitor your self-talk and stay positive.
Manage your environment.
- Schedule specific times in your day to dedicate to studying or participating in your online class. Check with your instructor if you should be calling into live Zoom broadcasts.
- Consider using the "Do Not Disturb" function on your devices or a lockdown browser on your computer when you are trying to manage distraction.
- Find a space that is comfortable and allows you to focus. This can be your home base for coursework.
Stay engaged.
- Communicate regularly with your instructors for updates.
- Don't forget to call, text and message friends, family and classmates.
- Take your student organization meetings to Zoom or hold a group chat to stay in touch.
Ask for help.
- Need tech support? We've got that, too.
- If you need learning accommodations, you can request help from Student Accessibility Services.
- Contact your instructor for resources specific to your courses.
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