Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Student Life

Tips & Tricks for Succeeding in Online Classes

Some helpful insights

Kayla Lambert

Sep 09, 2020

University of Georgia

Tips & Tricks for Succeeding in Online Classes

@law.study.habits

No one would have thought that everyone would be taking online classes, but here we are! I am here to give you some ways to be successful in your online classes this fall.

Organize your work for the week

journaling sharpie markers GIF by SharpieGiphy

Every week look at what's going be do and record it in a planner or calendar. This helps you organize everything you have to do and prevents you from not forgetting assignments.

Make checklists!

Giphy

Checklists honestly save me from forgetting to do things and make me less stressed out. For a school week, make a checklist for each day of the week. This breaks up the amount of work you have to do and makes it more manageable as well as motivates you more to knock out your work.

Alarms

scared episode 14 GIFGiphy

Now, I have just recently started setting myself alarms before my zoom classes. The majority of my classes are asynchronous (meaning we do not meet at a specific time), but for the ones that are not I am always paranoid I am going forget to log on. Set an alarm for at least 30 minutes before your class and have that alarm repeat ever day of the week you have that class. It takes away that stress of thinking you have forgotten something.

Communicate with your professors!

Email Marketing - Free image on PixabayEmail Marketing - Free image on Pixabay

Just because we are on an online platform, does not mean you cannot get to know your professor. Email them or your TA with questions, attend their virtual office hours, etc! This will help you a lot and also make the class more personable.

Get to know the other students in your class

Stay Safe Work From Home GIF by INTO ACTIONGiphy

It is difficult going through a class alone; therefore, you should try to get to know the other students in your class. Email them or set up a class GroupMe! You can even create a zoom study group. There are so many benefits of having people to help you succeed, and you truly never know who you will meet!

Take needed breaks

Happy Summer GIF by MolangGiphy

It's hard to make a routine with online classes, but make sure you are giving yourself time to relax. There is no point stressing yourself out! When I make my plan for the day, I always make sure I have a gap of time to go get coffee with friends, make a phone call, or just sit and chill. This gap of time helps so much in being re-motivated for your school work.

Good luck as you guys undergo your online classes this fall! It is a hard adjustment for many, but just remember you can do this!

From Your Site Articles

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Entertainment

25 Beatles Lyrics: Your Go-To Guide for Every Situation

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

SUNY Binghamton

94344

Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less

best beatles lyrics

Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College

132495

college students waiting in a long line in the hallway

StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

waitlisted

Recommended for you

Tips & Tricks for Succeeding in Online Classes

Some helpful insights

Organize your work for the week

Make checklists!

Alarms

Communicate with your professors!

Get to know the other students in your class

Take needed breaks

Subscribe to our Newsletter

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Student Life

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter