Effective Study Habits For Distance Learning
Effective Study Habits For Distance Learning
DISTANCE LEARNING
Habits of Successful Distance Learning Students
5 Study Habits of
Successful
Students
Practice effective
Break up your Eliminate
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strategies.
Instead of spending 10 straight hours cramming, break your study sessions into smaller
chunks of time with frequent breaks. Consider setting a timer to remind yourself to take
breaks.
Set a study routine that works for you and stick to it. Taking time to write the routine
down will help you stay on task.
Put your phone on silent and set up ‘do not disturb’ messages on any online messaging
services. Minimizing distractions during your designated class or homework time will
boost your productivity and make the most of the time and effort.
There are tons of apps to help you study, manage your time, and stay on task.
TEST TAKING
Know ahead of time what the format of the test will be. Understand the guideline and
expectations of the test – Is there a login? Is there a time limit? Do you need a proctor?
Finally, find a test taking spot that is distraction free and you feel comfortable.
N O T H A V IN G A D ISIG N A T E D S P A C E
H avin g a design ated space to co m plete assignm ents, study, and video in to classroo m
discu ssions is essential in m inim izing distractions. It can put you ‘in the zone’ to learn
and be effi cient w ith your tim e.
P R O C A ST IN A T IN G
Create a schedule for yourself and establish boundaries. H olding yourself
accountable to a schedule can lim it distractions and allo w you to com plete tasks on
tim e. W aiting until th e last m inute to do assignm ents or readings is not in you r best
interest.
N O T B E IN G A N A C T IV E P A R TIC IP A N T A N D T H IN K IN G Y O U ’R E O N Y O U R
OW N
Though it m ay be easy to d isen gage, start slow , do your readings, and w ork your w ay up
from there. A ctively m ake an effort to connect, em ail your p rofesso rs and classm ates,
and regularly contrib ute to discussions and W ebex sessions.