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Distance Learning is new for ALL of us.

Be patient with yourself, your peers, teachers, and staff.

Stay positive and know that you WILL be successful !

Tip # 1: Create a learning space

Your environment has a huge impact on your learning and productivity.

Here are some tips for choosing and creating a dedicated workspace for distance learning.

Quiet and privacy

To the best of your ability, choose a location in your home where you can focus - away from noise and distractions.

Gather materials

Make sure everything you need to learn is located within arm’s reach at your workspace, including water and a snack.

Declutter

Clear your learning space of clutter and non-essential items. Tidy up before you start learning each day - a clean space boosts productivity.

Minimize distractions

You know yourself best: what in your home is likely to distract you? How can you avoid it? Also… PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY! TikTok will still be there after school, I promise!

Communicate

Talk to the people in your household and let them know about your distance learning plans - where you’ll be working and what you’ll need from them.

Make it comfortable…

Maybe you work best by a window, or sitting on the floor, or like to have a bright lamp nearby, etc.. Personalize your learning space in a way that works best for you.

LAST THING: As tempting as it is... do your best to NOT work in your bed!

Working in your bed leads to decreased focus and productivity, and it hurts your sleep, BOO!

Leave your bed for sleeping and study somewhere else.

Tip # 2: Stay Organized

Get into a routine

Try to structure your day as much like a “regular” school day as possible. Wake up, get dressed, and get ready as if you were leaving the house at the same time every day. Consistency is key!

Use your School Planner

Write everything (classes, assignments, due dates) out on a calendar - digitally or in your school planner. Check your school planner daily so that you are on track.

Follow the AOA Student Schedule

Display your schedule somewhere you know you’ll see it daily. Use the break and lunch time for (good) breaks! It will REALLY help you on the daily, promise! Move, breathe, eat, sing, dance, do jumping jacks, I don't care, take advantage of that time to let your mind rest!

Use your resources

You’re not in this alone! Use the tools and people available to you to help you stay on track while learning online. Get creative with what you have at home: stick post-its up as reminders, write a calendar on a whiteboard, set alarms on your phone to act as bells between classes, etc. If you need more ideas, ASK!

Tip # 3: Communicate

Stay Up to date

Check your email and google classrooms every day to make sure you have the latest information.

Ask Questions

If you’re stuck on something, don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher for clarification or to set up a meeting. They’re here to help! If you have a question, chances are someone else does too.

Connect with Peers

Learning is social and collaborative, even online! Participate actively in your classes, stay in touch with your peers and classmates, support each other, and collaborate as possible.