The COVID-19 pandemic has heralded the coming of a new normal. To prepare and adapt to this change, The Learn Tourism would like to help and encourage our students to continue their education through our online learning program. We are driven by our belief that pursuing their studies and passion is the best way for these students to be responsible people and contributors to our country.
Thankfully, we have the privilege to provide online education at a time when other schools might not. It is a blessing that we choose to value and use responsibly instead of allowing it to go to waste. To help you grasp why we choose to make the most of this virtual learning environment, here are the perks of online learning.
Despite the perks, online learning still poses challenges for both students and teachers. Here are some tips on how to overcome these roadblocks.
An online study group can help you learn new study skills, fill in learning gaps, and break the boredom of studying alone. If you’re current online class still doesn’t have a study group, reach out and see if anyone is interested in joining you. Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom are some of the great apps to help you create your virtual group. There's also The Learn Tourism's student group on Facebook.
Push yourself to finish all worksheets and homework by setting SMART goals for each class. Print a blank transcript and write in your classes and desired grades based upon your goals. Tape it where you can see it directly. You can also write uplifting quotes on Post-it notes and place them on your study table or bathroom mirror.
Avoid procrastination and overlearning by using the Chunking and Pomodoro methods. Aside from the given perks, the first one also prevents straining your short-term memory by breaking down significant concepts and tackling them one at a time. The latter method works by rewarding yourself with a 30-minute break after completing four sessions comprised of 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of break.
Create a to-do list and prioritize the items on your list. Start working on the larger assignments first since you might need to complete several smaller tasks in order to finish. Also try to divide the work into daily tasks together with smaller, one-off assignments.
Absorbing all information during online lectures and videos can be quite overwhelming. Taking notes can solve this problem and help you study for online exams. Using Cornell notes, concept mapping, Venn diagrams, or bulleted notes are some of the ways to take effective notes.
If your current routine is not working and making it hard for you to keep your focus, maybe it’s time to create a new one. Establish a new routine by scheduling study time, worksheet time, and time for yourself. Take note, however, that it will take time before you can fully adapt. Try meditating and other exercises to train your brain and attention span.
Online learning would likely stay as long as this pandemic is not over. Getting the needed resources for this setup may be tough; but for now, it is the safest way for both teachers and the students.