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Feature: Homeschool Domination
We have all been informed that classes in Metro Manila have been suspended from March 10 until April 14 because of the COVID-19 threat. We’re talking about a month! That’s a lot of time to stay at home. What are we supposed to do then?
Oh, wait… yup, I know some of us still want to learn something new every day even though we are in a class suspension. It would be great if we get to be productive at home during the month-long quarantine. It’s very important to have a passion to learn new things especially during this time when we can’t go to schools, where we primarily learn, because of the virus. We’re lucky if there’s someone at home to teach us, but if there’s none, we need to learn on our own.
But there is a problem! Most of us students have a hard time studying at home. There are too many distractions! Watching movies on Netflix, scrolling through our favorite social media platforms, and watching daily vlogs--and all of them have no time restrictions. Worst of all, your biggest enemy, your bed, which keeps tempting you to go back to sleep. It’s not productive, right?
Well, throw your worries away! Here are some tips on how to stay productive while studying from home.
1) Location is key
Try to find yourself a comfortable but conducive place to study. That means get off the couch, you potato, or out of bed! You can study in an air-conditioned room to prevent your brain from overheating from too much studying and to fight against another enemy, summer heat, or in places where you can shut the door and keep distracting people and noises out. Find a comfortable table and chair, and if you don’t have those, temporary ones will do! Such as arranging a row of boxes or cartons to form a makeshift table!
In your space, keep your phone away as much as possible because the entertainment will just be there waiting to distract you. For now, refrain from studying at coffee or milk tea shops, it's important to stay inside your house to be protected from the virus.
2) Find a buddy
Some might find it harder to study when someone is talking to them, but finding a companion can be very helpful. It can be a sibling, parent, guardian, or anyone also studying or working from home. You can ask them questions to understand the topic better and since studying continuously can be very stressful, you'll have someone to chat with for a minute or two if you need a break. The most fun thing about it though is that you can motivate each other!
3) Create a fun plan and include studying in it!
SCHEDULE. An interesting and colorful study plan for students. Photo Credit: https://www.youtube.com
Yes, it can be a boring month for some of us if we don’t do anything! Making an interesting plan and including learning in it could be very productive. It is essential to have a plan, especially when you need to study at home alone. You should make a structured plan just like your school's schedule so you can be strict with your time.
Since you’re studying alone and in one spot, which can be boring, don’t forget to make it enjoyable! You can make some time in your schedule to walk your dog, water your plants, or take a cold bath.
Always remember not to overburden yourself. If you really can’t take the stress, you can take a short nap and get back to studying when your brain is ready. Don't be too relaxed either; if you are, you might not be productive. The trick is to balance it all!
4) Use the magic of the Rule of Three
POWER OF THREE. To-do-list that is counted from one to three. Photo Credit: https://www.huffpost.com
The Rule of Three states that you put only three tasks from your workload at a time in your to-do list. Once you achieve those three tasks, write down another three tasks that you have to do until you accomplish everything. Using the Rule of Three can help you see your requirements as light and easy. It breaks down all your long lists of requirements into smaller ones. Sounds really manageable, doesn't it?
5) Take down notes! Seriously, take down notes!
NOTES. A person taking down notes with a ballpen and a notebook. Photo Credit: https://www.thebrunettediaries.com
As a student studying at home, you'll be getting information and lectures from reading and watching on your computers. My tip for you is not to take advantage of the convenience of being able to get back to the readings or rewind and play videos repeatedly. Take down notes, everyone! Grab your notebook and ballpen or on any digital note-taking devices and take down notes while reading or watching. This will make it easier to understand your lessons; it's better than watching lecture videos over and over. All you have to do is to write down keywords, make it interesting to read and there you have it! With this, you're going to understand your lessons easier and faster. Start now, students!
Studying from home is not easy… I mean studying in general is hard, right? But these tips can be beneficial for you in focusing on your studies while we are under the COVID-19 threat. I hope this article helps you. Good luck during this month-long suspension. Also, don’t forget to clean your study spot and observe proper hygiene. Stay safe, try to study and learn something new everyday students! //by Danzar Dellomas
For more information, you may visit: https://time.com, http://blog.online.colostate.edu, https://www.simplyconvivial.com
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