Online Learning Tips

Tips

Stay Organized

Manage your time like you still have class in person
- If you had a class on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 - 10:50 a.m., keep blocking that time and use it to get work done and study materials
- Do your best to keep a separation between study/homework time and free time
- Try out this Weekly Time Management worksheet to set a schedule for yourself. This will provide structure and motivation!
Use Google Calendar/daily planners/sticky notes or any other organizing tool to make note of upcoming assignments and tests/exams
Keep track of questions you have on materials from your different class and email your professor and/or classmates for help

Dealing with Distractions

Try your best to find a place to consistently work on your classwork - this space may need to change
- If you are used to working in the library or coffee shop, can you recreate this at home? Study in a comfy chair, turn on a fan or instrumental music for background noise
- Practice the same strategies as before like putting your phone away and only having things open on your computer that you need to complete your work
Don't Procrastinate
- Get things done while you have the time!
- Check out these tips, tools and technology to improve motivation

Reach Out For Help

Attend office hours and ask questions - check out SASC's guide to communicating with professors
Email your professors with specific questions about material you are struggling with
- Being as specific as possible is helpful for your professor to assist you
Use resources at GVSU, all listed below have virtual options!
- Success Coaching appointments can help you with getting organized
- Tutoring will connect you with 1:1 peer support
- The Writing Center can help in the writing, editing, and review process

Group Projects

Collaborating with others will look a bit different, but is absolutely possible with the following platforms:
- Google docs
- GroupMe app
- Zoom
- Google Meet
Check out SASC's guide to working in groups