Distance Learning:
a method of studying in which lectures are broadcast or classes are conducted by correspondence or over the Internet, without the student's needing to attend a school or college. Also called distance education.
Distance Learning has more flexibility and planning for classes. Every student should take time to master time-management skills to maximize the educational process. This helps reduces stress and creates balance towards receiving an education and taking care of one’s own responsibilities.
As an online learner, students are not surrounded by reminders about educational responsibilities compared to being on campus classes. Students need to hold themselves to higher standards towards completing courses and programs of study.
Finding Time for Class:
Understanding the class has mandatory selected times for to live lectures.
- Be familiar with the structure of your class
- Read your syllabus, outlines and more
- Learn what is expected of you from your course and instructors
- Prioritize your schoolwork
- Set Goals
Participating, Reading, and comprehending class materials provided by the instructor
- Review lecture materials related to class to stay current on exams, quizzes and assignments
- Be active participants in classes to retain information
Completing work or any task assigned by the Due Date
- Plan Ahead
- Include completion of assignments on the calendar to meet deadlines
- Plan to complete assignments at least three days prior their due dates
- Create a calendar or schedule to complete work, tests and quizzes
- Create mini deadlines to complete work needed as a self-paced timeline
- Writing down due dates
- Save your work
Taking a Proactive stand and choosing not to procrastinate
- Avoid completing tasks last minute
- As your course begins to cover relevant materials related to your assignment, begin your assignments.
- Take responsibility of your education
- Complete assignments ahead of time to develop good habits towards successful completion of online education
- Do not Cram or study last minute for test and quizzes
- Take the initiative to complete work without reminders of instructors
- Learn to delegate
- Establish routines
- Create a To-Do list
- Check in daily
Reviewing your schedule to plan ahead for the upcoming weeks
- work around your schedule
- Set a time each week to complete your lectures and participate in required activities
Ask for Help
Create Study Groups
Take breaks
