If you think about it, some aspect of your learning has probably always taken place online or at home. Have you ever watched a lecture recap recording, read an article in an online journal or downloaded PowerPoint slides from ELE? Have you set some time aside to work on an assignment at home? Studying from home as we now know it draws on skills that you already have.
Online learning, learning remotely, study from home – whatever you choose to call it – gives you more flexibility and control over your learning. To a certain extent, you can choose when you want to study and at your own pace. If it’s new to you, we have some good ideas and advice on how you can make the most out of the advantages of learning online and study effectively at home.
Effective time management is key to successful independent study. Set a schedule to manage your time.
Find out more about how to manage your time effectively.
Always take notes during lecture recordings and when you’re reading. Participate in collaborative group tasks, ELE forums and live online teaching sessions.
It can take more effort to socialise, collaborate and communicate in an online learning space. The more you contribute and share ideas with others in your online class, the more likely you are to understand and retain the material.
Get familiar with useful online resources. Make sure you know where to find what you need and bookmark it to access it quickly. At the university, the main areas are:
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