When the entire cosmos suddenly came to a halt due to the pandemic, our lives got entirely digital. Online became the new normal. The virtual model of existence, however, is not without problems, especially in the educational domain.
Even though the recent advancements in technology have been a great help, it is safe to say that nothing is a perfect substitute for offline learning. Because of the absence of a disciplined environment like an offline classroom, we often get derailed and lose track. Our attention span becomes shorter. The hectic schedules due to continuous classes which go on the whole day and tons of assignments allotted to us make it very difficult to keep up.
And ultimately, we start doing other things like scrolling through social media or chatting with friends, or going to sleep, regretting not doing anything productive at the end of the day.
This entire shift of our existence from the scene to the screen has not given most of us enough time to adjust to the new mode of learning. However, online classes can also be made productive by following a few simple steps such as:
- Get rid of all distractions
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Switch the push notifications of all the apps on your phone off. Sit with all the required books and stationery to avoid getting up to fetch things in between.
- Sit on a proper desk while attending classes
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You’re doomed to drift off to sleep if you attend lectures while lying down on the bed. Organize your study space and jot down all note-worthy points.
- Interact with your teachers
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Ask questions if you have doubts, share everything you come across while studying! Not only will it help you stay attentive, but it will also boost your confidence.
- Do not pressurize yourself
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Developing these habits takes time. Keep trying, you will see the results gradually! Do not expect your productivity to increase by ten folds in a single day.
The above-mentioned points are some general suggestions to make online classes productive. However, different people have different learning habits. Some people, for example, retain more after listening and some learn better by reading and writing. It is important to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses to gather an understanding of what suits you best to get better results. While the task may seem daunting at first, it will be beneficial in the long run. After all, the real triumph is one that you achieve after tackling all hurdles which come your way. Online learning may be tedious, but it is not impossible.
Stay focused and you will get the best out of it!