Student Success.
The BEST resource is your teacher!
Contact your teacher first if you have questions.
Moving to learning online can be stressful. But there are a few tip and resources to help you be successful in this new environment.
Study Habits of Successful Online Students
Create a Study Schedule
Students who create a study routine and stick to it are more likely to be successful
Have a Clear Study Area
Have a designated study area and keep it clear of clutter.
Shut off Unnecessary Technology
When you sit down to work, put your phone on silent and set “do not disturb” for online messaging.
Spread Out Your Schedule
Break up your study schedule into 40-50 minutes sections instead of one long marathon session.
Take Notes
When participating in a webinar session, take your own notes – just like you would in a F2F class.
Connect with Other Focused Students
Set up an online review session with a student who has the same study habits as you.
Ask for Help
Reach out to your teacher or classmates as soon as possible when you don’t understand.
Use Available Online Resources
There are many apps and programs to help you study. Use them to prepare for test and quizzes.
Stay Mentally & Physically Healthy
Don’t stare at a screen all day. Take breaks, go on walks, get plenty of sleep, and eat healthy foods.
Practice Good Netiquette
When communicating online, it is very important to behave appropriately. Follow these guidelines from ASU Online to practice proper netiquetete for online students.
What do Synchronous and Asynchronous mean?
Synchronous
Occurring at the same time.
Real-time streaming. Live streams can be lesson from the teacher and the teacher can record them for later viewing.
Google Hangout Meets
Zoom
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Asynchronous
Not happening at the same time.
Recorded video. The teacher can record their lesson or put in video from other sources to explain an idea or concept. Students can record their own work.
Loom
Screencastify
Screencast-omatic
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Video Conference Ideas:
- A 10 minute video conference to begin the day.
- A whole class video conference at regular times during the week (e.g. 30 minutes every Monday and Friday afternoon).
- A video conference to check in with each individual student each week.
- On-demand video conferencing — students can sign up if they want to book a session.
- Small group video conferences for students with similar needs.
Screencasts or Recorded Video Ideas:
- A video introduction or screencast for key lessons (might not be possible for all lessons).
- A short welcome video each morning and/or reflection video each afternoon.
- A screencast to offer feedback on student work and progress.
Resources for Learning
