Tips for Success
Your Personal Time Management Plan
Your Personal Time Management Plan
Online students need structure, and a study calendar is a great way to create it. Designate study times for each class, and stick to them. Set aside a specific block of time every day, maybe after the kids’ bedtime, or before you go to work. Sticking to you plan will help you juggle work, family, and multiple online courses without falling behind. If you can’t set aside a whole block of time, then think about periods of the day when you can take at least 15 minutes for uninterrupted study time.
Online students need structure, and a study calendar is a great way to create it. Designate study times for each class, and stick to them. Set aside a specific block of time every day, maybe after the kids’ bedtime, or before you go to work. Sticking to you plan will help you juggle work, family, and multiple online courses without falling behind. If you can’t set aside a whole block of time, then think about periods of the day when you can take at least 15 minutes for uninterrupted study time.
Tips for Online Students
Tips for Online Students
Arizona State University made a great video on time management.
Arizona State University made a great video on time management.
Check In Daily
Check In Daily
One of the great things about e-learning is that you only need Internet access and any smartphone or computer to check in. Use your iPhone or Android to your advantage. Check your classes while on the subway on your way to work or to see your friend. Watch a 2-minute video on growth mindset for your psychology or child development class, or read an article or two while you're at it.
One of the great things about e-learning is that you only need Internet access and any smartphone or computer to check in. Use your iPhone or Android to your advantage. Check your classes while on the subway on your way to work or to see your friend. Watch a 2-minute video on growth mindset for your psychology or child development class, or read an article or two while you're at it.
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
Students who have a growth mindset see struggle or difficulties as a natural part of getting better at something. When they encounter something they can’t yet do, they increase their effort, try new strategies, and end up learning more.
Students who have a growth mindset see struggle or difficulties as a natural part of getting better at something. When they encounter something they can’t yet do, they increase their effort, try new strategies, and end up learning more.
There is scientific evidence that a growth mindset can greatly increase your chances of doing really well in college. The great thing about a growth mindset is that you don't have to buy it, inherit it, or be born with it, you can develop it!
There is scientific evidence that a growth mindset can greatly increase your chances of doing really well in college. The great thing about a growth mindset is that you don't have to buy it, inherit it, or be born with it, you can develop it!
Look Ahead
Look Ahead
We can't emphasize enough how important it is to look ahead when participating in distance learning. Check your time management plan for assignments that will be due, double-check for live events or in-person sessions for hybrid classes. Make plans to meet with your classmates online or to attend your instructor's virtual office hours. Always know when an assignment is due, and don't wait until the last minute to complete it.
We can't emphasize enough how important it is to look ahead when participating in distance learning. Check your time management plan for assignments that will be due, double-check for live events or in-person sessions for hybrid classes. Make plans to meet with your classmates online or to attend your instructor's virtual office hours. Always know when an assignment is due, and don't wait until the last minute to complete it.
Set aside at least one hour a day for each of your online courses. Remember the videos you watched on the subway and the article you read while waiting for 20 minutes at the doctor's office? That counts towards chipping away at that one hour a day!
Set aside at least one hour a day for each of your online courses. Remember the videos you watched on the subway and the article you read while waiting for 20 minutes at the doctor's office? That counts towards chipping away at that one hour a day!
Speak Up!
Speak Up!
If you struggle or fall behind, don't stay silent. Remember your growth mindset; every problem is an opportunity to grow and improve. Think of it as a puzzle to solve. BMCC has very empathetic instructors, counselors, tutors, and many other services here to help you. Instructors may offer wiggle room with deadlines or extra credit during times of course disruption or campus closure.
If you struggle or fall behind, don't stay silent. Remember your growth mindset; every problem is an opportunity to grow and improve. Think of it as a puzzle to solve. BMCC has very empathetic instructors, counselors, tutors, and many other services here to help you. Instructors may offer wiggle room with deadlines or extra credit during times of course disruption or campus closure.
The worst thing you can do for yourself is to do nothing.
The worst thing you can do for yourself is to do nothing.
Digital Health & Wellness for Student Resiliency
Digital Health & Wellness for Student Resiliency
Because of COVID, your emotional learning and mental health needs are more important than ever before. We know many of you are facing a lack of basic needs at home or might be in homes with safety risks. In addition to all of this, you are not able to be in the classroom to learn in the ways they are most used to, which might be increasing your anxiety.
Because of COVID, your emotional learning and mental health needs are more important than ever before. We know many of you are facing a lack of basic needs at home or might be in homes with safety risks. In addition to all of this, you are not able to be in the classroom to learn in the ways they are most used to, which might be increasing your anxiety.
Digital Health & Wellness is about physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world. Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and ergonomic practices are issues that you should be aware of in a new technological world.
Digital Health & Wellness is about physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world. Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and ergonomic practices are issues that you should be aware of in a new technological world.
Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent such as Internet addiction. There are inherent dangers of technology. Learn how to protect yourself by watching this video and researching more about digital health and wellness.
Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent such as Internet addiction. There are inherent dangers of technology. Learn how to protect yourself by watching this video and researching more about digital health and wellness.
Click on the buttons below to learn more about BMCC's services that can help you with course continuity in the event that classes are canceled or campus is closed.
Click on the buttons below to learn more about BMCC's services that can help you with course continuity in the event that classes are canceled or campus is closed.