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as someone that has been in online school several times in the past, I wanted to make a thread of helpful tips for students doing this for the first time because of #coronavirus #COVID19
MAKE A SCHEDULE FOR YOURSELF! I cannot stress how important this is. physically write it out (or type/print) and put it somewhere you can see it. STICK TO IT. hold yourself accountable so you can get work done
be sure to build breaks into your schedule! you are most productive when you take little breaks in between assignments, but make sure you don’t make your break activities something that will distract you for the rest of the day
PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY! turn it off and throw it across the room!! even having it on your desk is so tempting, and it keeps you from being productive. I try not to even use it on breaks. use it as a reward when you’re finished for the day!
this is a weird one but get dressed every day! from all of my time in online classes i’ve noticed i’m much more productive when i’m not doing my work in pajamas, even if i’m not leaving the house that day
get outside! I know we can’t do too much because of the obvious circumstances, but stepping outside your house for a bit is really good when you’re doing any home schooling. staying inside all day messes with your mental health and circadian rhythms
I think that’s all I have for now but if any other homeschoolers/online schoolers see this and have anything else to add to the thread please do so!!
