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The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the education system to take advantage of the virtual world, noting the high risk that students will get sick if they go to school and attend their classes. Some schools started their online classes as early as last June, while other colleges started last month and more will begin their school years in October after being postponed.
As life continues even with the continuing health crisis, online classes improve safety levels among students in continuing learning. But it has also come in for some criticism, with the country’s intermittent internet connection and many students’ lack of access to electronic devices. Aside from this, the Department of Health in a recent article noted that online classes can result in “feelings of isolation” for some students due to a lack of face-to-face interaction.
Nothing better than going to school and participating in various learning activities together with the “physical presence” of classmates, friends and teachers. But for now, one shouldn’t just wave the white flag and sulk helplessly. Here are helpful tips on how to stay sane in the midst of online learning.
Stick to a schedule
Online learning can be overwhelming as the tasks can be massive, and sometimes you immediately lose focus and feel overwhelmed. During your registration, you are provided a copy of your class schedule. Stick to it. For example, do not perform assignments for another course at 9 am, when you are scheduled to attend a conference for another course time for that specific time.
Take breaks
Schedule everything, including much-needed breaks. Take a breath, and when we refer to “breathe”, we mean to take a few minutes away from your computer or mobile phone screen.
Find time to exercise
Sitting in front of the computer for hours can be unhealthy. You may need to get some exercise while staying safe. Do some stretches during your breaks. On weekends, you can take an early morning brisk walk or bike around the neighborhood, following health protocols, of course.
Talk to someone
This is where family comes in and this may be true not only for online students, but also for those who “work from home.” Open communication between family members gives a sense of calm and support. The stress that attending online school can cause should not affect family ties and ensure that they are mutually supportive. Get in touch with your friends by calling them. In this way, you will get an idea of their presence just by hearing their voices. If you have the opportunity, talk to your teachers too.
Mental conditioning
If your brain has been “hardwired” to think in an academic freeze and nothing will ever go right with a distance learning approach, then you will never get anything of value out of the experience. If you think everything is just for requirement, then every assignment and conference session will be a burden. Clear your mind of the cobwebs of negativity and think that this can be done and you can still get something valuable from learning online, then you might find some enjoyment and satisfaction in it.
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