Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Re-printed
with
permission
from
LinkedIn
COVID-19
has
dramatically
changed
how
students
will
learn
at
university.
Here
are
3
tips
on how
to
succeed
and
make
the
most
of
this
new
environment:
-
It
is
more
important
than
ever
to
build
relationships
Relationship building should never stop. Leverage online communication tools to build strong relationships with professors and peers. Attend online events, use your camera during lectures, host study groups, ask for feedback and go to office hours. Doing this will help you engage in your classes and community and will enhance your learning and the learning of others.
-
Time
management
will
make
or
break
your
term
Managing your schedule is crucial. Follow a highly structured schedule with dedicated times for studying, watching lectures and enjoying spare time. This will make it easier to manage your workload and stay focused on learning.
-
Understand
why
the
content
you
are
learning
matters…and
how
it
has
changed
Professors teach things for a reason - learn why these concepts are important and how you will apply them in school and the workforce. Understand how the course structure, learning objectives and evaluations will change for online learning. This will provide you with an enhanced perspective on the course.