ORGANISE YOURSELF TO OPTIMIZE E-LEARNING DURING CRISIS

For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.

Learning is a continual process in one’s life to achieve goals and it’s also the door to every success story. To learn you don’t need a specific age or a gender you just need to be motivated and determined towards it. In today’s world with enormous advancements around us, one can learn from anything from anywhere. From classic classroom teachings to webinars and E-learning courses the world has evolved to impart knowledge for people who are continuously seeking to learn.

With the current outbreak of the pandemic disease COVID-19 people around the world is forced to practice social distancing for months. Begin lockdown at home with minimum resources to survive people have realized the importance of E-learning. Many educational sectors are keeping their students occupied by conducting online classes on zoom. Most of the universities have introduced certification courses for their students. Multinational companies are hosting webinars to keep their employees engaged in current affairs.

During this pandemic crisis every possible thing in a normal man's life has stepped on to the digital world. People now wake up to live work out videos and also virtual socialize with their friends.

To organize his/her online learning following are a few essential tips :

1. Find a Quiet Space for Attending Class

You will have to find a place that is quiet and free from distraction and one advantage of online classes is that you can attend from the comfort of your home.

2. Create an Effective Work Space for Studying

It can be tempting to be a little too relaxed about creating a dedicated workspace. The more time you spend in it, the stronger the association will become. Eventually, you will find yourself feeling more focused as soon as you enter the space.

3. Make sure your space is comfortable

When ensuring your study space is comfortable, one of the most important things to keep in mind is ergonomics. Both your study table and chair should allow good posture.

4. Organize Your Files

Your course materials should be easily accessible whenever you need them. If you prefer working with hard copies, you can invest in a physical filing system, but online students also have the option to enjoy the ease and flexibility of working digitally.

5. Schedule Your Time   

When you enroll in an online course, it’s vital to familiarize yourself with the syllabus, class requirements and assignment due dates to avoid unpleasant surprises down the line. Hang a calendar on the wall of your study space and fill out once you get the syllabus

6. Stay Organized Online

Bookmark sites that you often use in your research so you don’t have to hunt them down every time you need them and try using online helpers like Quizlet, which lets you create flashcards and games that will help you study. Try online tools like StayFocusd, which helps you restrict the amount of time you spend on these distractions.

7. Establish a Routine

Getting into a routine will increase the chances that you’ll stay on top of what you need to be doing, rather than letting deadlines sneak up on you. Use an old-school paper planner if that works best for you or try a planning app like My Study App, which lets you store your schedule in the cloud so you can access it from all your devices.

8. Create a Support System

Enlist your friends and family to help you stay on track with your online education. Whether that’s making sure they understand your commitments and time constraints or encouraging those you live with to help out with household chores, their help, and cooperation can make it easier for you to focus on your coursework.

Without any doubt the above tips facilitate a motivated path for people who wish to learn with the use of the internet and other digital technologies to keep themselves educated no matter what. Elearning promises maximum knowledge and is rewarded for its great retention among learners

Hope everyone reading this keeps their doors to learning open !!

Thank You,

Regards,

Simran Mercelina,

E-Cell,

IBS Mumbai