As a UW student you have what it takes to be a successful learner. Because we need to learn and work remotely right now, you may need to adapt much of what you already know and practice to be successful in an online environment.
While you will complete all of your coursework online, you still will collaborate with your teachers and classmates. Being committed, patient and reaching out to the right campus resources will help you thrive this quarter. Importantly, nearly all campus resources, including our learning centers like CLUE, the OWRC and the Instructional Center, are all online and here to support you.
Here are ten ideas for studying online effectively.
Learn moreGet some peace and quiet. You will need a quiet place to work without distractions from things like television, family, or roommates.
As you head off-campus, we want to make sure you’re prepared to take your classes online.
Online teaching takes place in two different modes: asynchronous and synchronous.
Ask yourself: am I regularly underestimating the time it’s taking me to get things done? A little self-reflection can go a long way.
Find a study buddy whose work ethic you admire and set up an online review session with them.
Use the tools provided, including e-mail, discussion groups, chat room office hours, cell phones, and even text messaging.
If you’d prefer not to be seen (and you don’t need to speak) you can use a screenshot of yourself in a Zoom meeting.
It is easy to forget about wellness when you are at a desk in front of computer. It is important to take care of our bodies and minds now more than ever.
Most finals are the accumulation of knowledge from your entire quarter. In many ways, you are preparing for your finals from the very beginning. There are ways to make sure you are mentally and physically prepared for your final.
Something that is keeping my motivation up while being in an online learning environment is the fact that I now have a bit more time to plan my days out and have a little extra time to myself. I have balanced out my schedule to the point where I always have enough time to do everything in the day I intend on doing, and that on its own motivates me to keep the momentum going. Having a planned schedule motivates me to keep trucking through and checking things off my to-do list is extremely satisfying and rewarding!
—Maddie Moore, She/Her
