Online Learning Tips

Tips

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

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

Make sure you know whether a test is timed and what the time restrictions are
Is a test only going to be open during a specific time range? Make sure to check your time zone (Central vs Eastern) so that you don’t miss it!
Read over questions carefully and make sure you answer the entire question!
Pay special attention to the resources you are allowed to use so you don’t commit academic dishonesty

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 without having to exchange unnecessary emails
Use resources at GVSU
- Tutoring is still available online
- Academic Coaching appointments can help you with getting organized and are available by video or phone
- The Writing Center is still using digital services to help you

Collaborating with others will look a bit different, but is absolutely possible with the following platforms:
- Google docs
- GroupMe app
- Zoom
- Google Meet