HOW
TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE IN ONLINE STUDIES
Discipline in online studies: Step by step approach for distance learning students
Every crisis comes with an opportunity and it’s up to
you whether accept it as CRISIS or CHALLENGE(Also Read: CRISIS OR CHALLENGE) Want to take a distance learning
course? So you must know that the main requirement is to have discipline in your
studies.
With this in mind, a distance learning course is a
great opportunity for those who want to prepare for competitive examination, enter the job market, grow in their
careers or even get a new job. After all, this is the chance to study where you
prefer, set up your schedules and face a course with greater flexibility than
usual.
The fact, however, is that in order to be successful
in your studies, it is essential that you are a disciplined person with good
organizational skills.
In this post, I am sharing Step by Step approach to MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE IN ONLINE STUDIES, still if you have any further suggestion or you have any doubt feel free to write in the comment box.
Step by Step approach:
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#1
1. Organize your time
Discipline in online studies depends primarily on
the organization of your time. Although you have flexible hours to attend
classes, you need to set a daily period to devote yourself entirely to
learning and try to choose the same time you used to follow in offline classes because somehow your mind is trained to study in that particular time.
Thus, the definition of times for studies and
academic tasks, creating a routine for these commitments, allows you to stay
focused and organized at the same time.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#2
2. Have a suitable and comfortable study environment
The second factor that contributes to success in the discipline of studies is the environment where learning will take place. The
fact that the course is online does not mean that it will be possible to study
lying down, with the TV on and other interferences.
Above all, the study environment is decisive for you
to concentrate and absorb knowledge. Therefore, the place needs to be quiet,
with a table and a comfortable chair.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#3
3. Draw up a study plan
Studying requires planning. In this sense, the study
plan is a roadmap that helps you achieve your study goals. With that in mind,
in an online course, your goals revolve around the completion of the subjects
taught with the maximum use, as well as the approval at the end.
And as it happens in face-to-face teaching, it is
important to note that in distance education, modules also need to be developed
over a certain period of time.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#4
4. Set times and deadlines
As I already discussed the importance of setting deadlines in my previous post (HOW TO INCREASE FOCUS and UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY) settings proper time and deadlines are equally important in studies also so that the number of subjects and subjects does not
accumulate too much, causing delays in your performance. For this, have a calendar with
all the activities that need to be accomplished, setting deadlines so that
nothing is delayed.
Also, stay focused( LEARN HOW TO STAY FOCUSSED) on the disciplines in which you
have the most difficulty understanding, to devote all the time necessary to fix
your content to them.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#5
5. Record your progress
Unlike classroom teaching, distance education allows
you to have greater autonomy to study. There, there is no daily pressure from
the teacher demanding that the activities be delivered. This lack of charge,
however, can make you lose track of your progress in studies.
To prevent this from happening, make a timeline of
your studies, indicating the date on which you want to complete it,
establishing a schedule for each goal achieved. This way, you will not only
have greater control of how far you have progressed, but you will be able to
stay motivated throughout the course.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#6
6. Know how to say “no”
Not all your friends and family will understand the
importance of maintaining a study routine. Some will still be reluctant and
insist that you participate in social gatherings, happy hours, accompany them
to the cinema, among other programs.
However, remember that discipline in online studies
is essential for you to complete your distance learning course. So, know how to
say "no" for times when you think that these distractions can hinder
your income.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#7
7. Switch off the phone
Another factor that can hinder your discipline in
studies is the cell phone. Yes, this device, which today is multifunctional, is
capable of distracting us for hours on end, as long as it has a battery.
Therefore, switch off the device or keep it in
silent mode, without vibration. Otherwise, notifications from social networks
and other applications can hinder your concentration and, consequently, your
performance during studies.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#8
8. Take strategic breaks
The study routine should not be seen for hours on
end, without breaks. This is detrimental to your health and the quality of
learning and can lower your concentration. So, throughout your study sessions, take strategic breaks to eat, go
to the bathroom, drink water and get up a little bit from your chair.
These breaks are essential to oxygenate your lungs
more, renew your brain energy and keep you ready to face your learning period,
making the best of it.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#9
9. Take care of your health
The most important thing we learn from this COVID-19 pandemic is that our health is most important and nothing can be compromised in the price of health and like we maintain discipline in studies same discipline we have to maintain towards our health.
Discipline in studies also depends directly on the
care you take with your health. In other words, being rested is essential for
you to be able to stay alert and focused during distance learning.
As much as your routine is busy, in addition to the hours available to study, find time to sleep - especially at night, since sleep has restorative power, being responsible for renewing our cells. And don't forget: it is also important that you take care of the quality of your food.
Also Read: HOW TO MASTER THE POWER OF MIND
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#10
10. Make tests and simulations
To maintain a constant level of content absorption and, at the same time, test your knowledge, take tests and simulations online. After all, when you perform a periodic test after completion of every small task your mind understands how much you are absorbing and you can improve it later.
These exercises also generate greater confidence to carry out periodic evaluations for each discipline.
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#11
11. Join study groups
The distance learning platform has a space that aims
to promote integration between students and teachers of the online course. But
don't limit yourself to it. Join other groups of virtual studies on the
internet, through social networks such as Facebook, for example.
This will allow you to exchange knowledge with other members. Thus, study groups help to facilitate the learning of the most diverse subjects, from the easiest to the most difficult.
(If you feel joining these groups can disturb your studies you can skip this step but there are some students who really benefitted from this.)
HOW TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
IN ONLINE STUDIES
Step#12
12. Whenever in doubt, ask
Finally, don't be afraid to ask. Whenever you have a
question, talk to the subject's teacher or other more experienced students. You
will only absorb the knowledge if you really understand all the details that
are being shared on the distance learning platform.
Otherwise, having doubts hinders your performance
and discipline in online studies, as the lack of concrete information now can
affect your understanding of what you need to learn in the future.
Conclusion
By putting all the above-listed tips into practice, the
results will be quickly noticed.
However, remember that consistency is what matters most.
Creating long-term habits (through discipline) requires continued efforts. In reality, the main factor in achieving your goals is not to stop until you succeed.
Slips happen, but don't let them stop you from walking. Never give up!
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