Remote Learning

Britanny: Remote learning also applies to entirely online classes that are offered during the school year. I would recommend setting a time to complete your work as if it was a regular class. For example, you could choose to dedicate 80 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays to your online class to help you stay on track.

Cynthia: Though you could apply some of the techniques you would use with remote learning to online learning, I feel that they are still different. Online learning is a choice; remote learning isn’t. I won’t lie, remote learning can be rough. I, like pretty much everyone else, prefer to be in class. You have more motivation to learn when you have to physically be in class. Some professors record their lectures, allowing you to watch them at your leisure. I recommend that you watch them during your scheduled time. Routine is key, so if you want to watch ahead or at a different time, try to set a consistent schedule. Some professors are better at teaching remotely than others. For many, it’s their first time having to do something like this, so please be patient with them and give them some grace.

Vy: You’re going to need a lot of adapting. Remote learning can be difficult, especially for those who haven’t taken any summer classes before. At home, you have less motivation and more distractions that can prevent you from doing your best. It’s extremely easy to fall behind and not be able to catch up. The quarter system is already fast. With remote learning, it’s even faster! Like Cynthia has said, a way to combat this is to set a consistent schedule and stick to it. Refrain from checking social media. Find a study buddy and do everything you can to stay on task. It will be difficult, but don’t let quarantine prevent you from doing your best. I believe in ya’ll. 

Michelle: Remote learning was really difficult for me to transition to because I thrive on physical interactions and meeting people. Discussions, talking, and visuals are my main learning strategies, and the pressures of being on time to class kept me on a good schedule. At home, there were many distractions, and I wasn’t motivated to wake up on time unless I had a Zoom class. I really turned it around when I made myself a list of things to do everyday, while also listing times for me to take breaks so that I don’t overwork myself, which is really easy to do with remote learning. Taking 30 minutes to an hour breaks to do something you love, whether it be talking to someone, playing piano, eating, reading, exercising, etc, was essential for my productivity when I went back to studying. However, one of the things I loved about remote learning was being able to pause videos to really take notes better, since I am not a fast note-taker.