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How to Stay Motivated as an Online Student

Sometimes earning your degree online can feel like a slow process. Graduation can feel like a far-off goal when you're trying to fulfill your academic assignments while also attending to your personal responsibilities. It can be difficult to keep the same level of motivation and excitement you had when just starting your degree. Being able to stay motivated in the face of any hardships and complacency will be important when trying to keep up with your studies. Having the right tools and strategies in place can help mitigate any negative thoughts and maintain a productive state of mind. Here are six tips on how to stay motivated while enrolled in an online degree program.

Motivation Tip #1: Create a Schedule and Stick to It

The ability to make an efficient schedule is a powerful time management skill. Being able to judge what needs to be done in a day while acknowledging how much of that work you will be able to actually complete is a necessary skill to have when working in a professional environment. Cultivating this skill can also help keep you motivated by showing a progression of how much work you have accomplished. It can also help by making large tasks more achievable by breaking them up into smaller amounts of work. You will have a larger feeling of accomplishment and be more motivated to do more this way than if you looked at the project as a whole.

Motivation Tip #2: Realistic (but Challenging) Expectations

When making goals for your studies, it can be easy to overestimate what you think can be done in a day. Starting with the highest goals in mind but only getting parts of it done due to responsibilities needing immediate attention. Making goals that will match up with what you are realistically capable of completing in a day will make you feel more accomplished when you meet these expectations. Instead of feeling defeated, you will be in a better position to succeed.

Motivation Tip #3: Short-term and Long-term Goals

Making both short-term and long-term goals for yourself is a great way to keep yourself motivated. Long-term goals like receiving a coveted promotion or a complete change in careers can provide strong reasons to complete your studies. However, these far-off goals are not the only ones you should have. Short-term goals like making a good grade on a test or completing assignments within a specific period can give more immediate gratification.

Motivation Tip #4: Create a Study Group

Online school is difficult to go at it alone. Everyone needs some kind of support while embarking on their education journey, and no one else has the insight into what kind of help you need like your fellow students. Being able to see you are not alone and that you have a group of people you can rely upon can be a great help in providing the motivation you need to succeed. You can help and encourage others in this same way, creating a feedback loop of positive energy.

Motivation Tip #5: Take Care of Yourself

Your emotional wellbeing can easily be overlooked when working toward your education goals. It is often said that we are our own worst critics. It can be easy to look at yourself and criticize every little thing that others may or may not observe about yourself. Practicing positive self-talk and reflection creates a kinder mindset. A positive mental state to tackle assignments can be created through the power of positive reinforcement. If you do well on an assignment or test, treat yourself with a special reward. This can give a faster and more tangible gratification than a good grade on a single task, thereby increasing your motivation. Even if you do not meet your goals, it is still worth giving yourself some kind of reward. Preventing burnout and lack of motivation is important when trying to achieve a long-term goal.

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10 Tips for Success in Online Classes

by Jessenia Rivera

It's no secret that a sudden shift to online instruction may leave many students feeling overwhelmed about their academic success.

Learning from home has its challenges, but here are some tips and strategies recommended by USF Instructional Technology faculty members James Hatten, PhD, and Sanghoon Park, PhD, to help you successfully navigate the transition to online learning.

Set Yourself Up for Success from the Beginning

1. Establish a productive learning environment

Working on assignments from a slouched position and streaming Netflix at the same time is not ideal if you aim to be productive. Dr. Hatten, who specializes in online teaching and learning, recommends that students choose an area in their homes that's free from common distractions.

"The couch is probably not the best place to be at," Dr. Hatten says. "Get up and go to a place in your house that you can make your workplace."

2. Set a schedule for completing and reviewing assignments

Working on three courses at the same time can cause for an individual to experience a high level of stress, but this can be avoided if you allocate specific times to work on each class. One example Dr. Hatten shared is working on one class between the hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This schedule allows students to create a type of structure often seen with traditional, in-person classes.

"My belief is that most people end up either procrastinating or getting too involved that they won't shut (their computers) off," Dr. Hatten says. "So have a set time of some sort."

Along with the time you set aside to complete assignments, it's also suggested to have a set time to look over the tasks for every one of your classes so that you can set up an agenda for each week. In doing this, you won't mistakenly forget to turn something in.
3. Seek virtual interactions with your peers
Studying with a group of peers in the library or simply receiving on-the-spot clarifications from classmates is obviously not possible during this time. However, forming virtual interactions through platforms such as GroupMe or Microsoft Teams is a feasible action you could take in order to maintain that sense of collaboration and community.
4. Use the 'chunking' strategy to section out tasks
The term "chunking" refers to taking a large task or a large amount of information and dividing it into smaller units. Instead of staring at a computer screen for three hours at a time, Dr. Hatten suggests that students "chunk" their time by following a specific pattern.

"Work on one class, figure out a task and then reward yourself at the end," Dr. Hatten says. "So, what I mean by that is: Get up, get some coffee, get a snack, go for a run or just get away for a half hour. Then come back and do the next chunk."

Find Ways to Stay Motivated

While there are various steps you can take to create a routine and maintain productivity, every now and then a lack of motivation may set in and you could find it difficult to accomplish the task at hand. Dr. Park, whose research is focused on developing motivational interventions for online learners, explains why exactly students may experience this.

"Online courses basically mean that you are learning separate from others," he says. "The feeling that you're isolated from your peers and even your instructors-that physical and emotional distance, causes many motivational issues."

Dr. Park encourages individuals to firstly recognize when their motivation is low and then determine the reason why. Below are a few strategies he advises students to use.
5. Try to increase your interest in the work
There may be times where you go over an assignment or task that seems rather tedious. Instead of waving it off as the days go by, think about how you can turn the assignment or task into an engaging one. Using this strategy means using your imagination to creatively modify the work you'll turn in.
6. Make the work you're doing online more personally significant
You may experience a lack of motivation when you feel unconnected to an assignment or task being given. Dr. Park encourages students who are confronted by this feeling to think critically about how that assignment could be useful in helping them in the future.

"You have to find a way to connect the task to what you're interested in already," Dr. Park said. "If you're in the graduate level, you may want to consider using those completed assignments or tasks for the conference presentations."
7. Imagine yourself on a path toward mastering the subject
This kind of talk is executed when you think out loud about the goals you're trying to accomplish. The conversation with yourself can usually begin like this: What will I achieve by completing this assignment?

Dr. Park shares an example on how answering this question can produce a continuous response that starts with the credit you earn for the assignment, then the grade your receive from taking the course and finally ending with landing the dream job you'll have after graduation.

"Thinking like this is what leads you to say: This is not something I must do, this is something I need to do to achieve my goals," Dr. Park says.

Keep a Positive Frame of Mind
8. Problem-Solve on Your Own
As you adjust to working online, it's important to remember that most questions can be answered when you read instructions carefully and when you go over each module properly. Though professors are prepared to answer your questions, instead of sending multiple emails throughout the day for each problem you're facing, it may be more productive to first try to resolve the issue yourself through a Google search.
9. Focus on Your Self-Care
It's completely understandable if you need to step away from the computer for a few hours or if you need to take a day to sleep-in. Taking the time to recover is necessary and you shouldn't feel bad about it.
10. Have Compassion for Others
Remember that individuals everywhere are going through many of the same experiences you are right now. Have patience towards those who might not know how to set up a video chat or who may be taking a longer time to adjust to this "new normal."
To assist USF students with the academic and wellness support needed during this unprecedented time, the university has prepared a toolkit of information and links to helpful resources on all campuses. Visit the Academic Continuity website to learn more.

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Online learning has become an increasingly popular component of higher education, and it's easy to see why. With the ease of "getting to class," the lower overall costs, and the flexibility offered to those who work and care for families, distance education has a lot going for it.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as of "fall 2020, some 75 percent (11.8 million) of all undergraduate students were enrolled in at least one distance education course, and 44 percent (7 million) of all undergraduate students exclusively took distance education courses." Especially in this post-pandemic world, it seems virtual education is here to stay.

With the increasing prevalence of distance learning and its likely ubiquity going into the future, it's only natural that students will have lots of questions. Let's look at some of the most common, as well as provide 15 tips for succeeding in online school.

How Do Online College Classes Work?

First, an overview of online classes and what to expect. After all, knowing what you're getting into is integral to understanding how to be successful in online classes.

So, how do online college classes work? It's relatively straightforward: you complete all the same coursework, assignments, and exams through an internet connection rather than in person. Students simply log into an online portal rather than walking or driving to campus to sit in a brick-and-mortar classroom.

Once students log in, they can watch live lectures or prerecorded video segments from their instructors, download and read assigned materials, participate in group discussions, and even send direct messages and questions to classmates and the professor. Students can submit assignments and papers, take quizzes, post short videos, and so forth, all through their online class portal.

Are Online Classes Harder?

The simple answer is: no. Since all the same things happen online as they do in an in-person classroom, most students don't even have to make much of an adjustment to their previous conceptions of school.

There are just a couple of caveats to the ease with which some students can adjust to an online learning environment. If you lack technological fluency, it might be challenging to utilize the computer and software necessary to access course materials. Make sure you have a good device and internet connection, practice logging into the portal before classes start at the beginning of term and know whom to call on campus if you get stuck.

If you generally struggle with time management, that can also be a problem when taking online classes. In an in-person environment, regularly seeing peers and your professor face-to-face can help keep you on track with turning in assignments. Your instructor might helpfully remind everyone of the upcoming pop quiz, or your classmates might discuss the assignment that's coming up due. Fewer reminders and, to a certain extent, the enforced structure of an online classroom means it's entirely up to you to stay on top of your coursework and turn in assignments on time.

For those who find things like technology and time management more difficult than others, you should consider online classes as an opportunity to hone those skills. Improving your technical aptitude and time management will serve you well no matter where your career might take you, so embrace the challenge. And if you need technology assistance or tutoring, those resources are always available to you.

What Are the Advantages of Online Classes?

There are quite a few advantages to online learning, including:

Less time commuting, which you can spend on studying or taking extra classes

Quicker feedback from professors and assistants

The ability to "meet" with your classmates from anywhere

Plenty of online resources in your online portal

Reduced overall cost of online classes

The ability to work on much of your assignments from anywhere, at any time

No need to live near your campus

How to Be Successful in Online Classes

Understanding how to be successful in online classes is key to getting your degree in a reasonable time frame and moving on to a rewarding career. That's where our tips for online classes come in.

1. Find/Create a Productive Learning Environment

On the upside, you get to work from wherever you want... but lots of "wherevers" are pretty distracting. If you want to succeed at online learning, you need to manage your environment. Choose somewhere you can work for uninterrupted stretches, distraction-free, with access to internet, food, a bathroom, and materials.

2. Find Ways to Stay Motivated

Even though some aspects are easier, online college classes can prove just as draining as their in-person counterparts. Remember your "why" when you're in a slump. What are you getting out of this program, and why is it worthwhile? Write it down and stick it on your mirror as a daily reminder to help keep you motivated.

3. Keep a Positive Mindset

Positivity is key, but sometimes it's hard to maintain. Consider creating a mantra to get you through the tough times, such as "I have enough, I do enough, I am enough" or "I got this."

4. Don't Skip/Miss Classes

A temptation of online learning is to assume that no one is watching, but that's often not the case. Even when it is, just a few missed classes can prove hard to come back from, so try to avoid it wherever possible. Even when you just really, really don't want to -go anyway.

5. Stay Connected and Speak With Your Instructor

Your instructors want to help, so make sure to stay in touch with them. If they know you're dedicated, they're more likely to help you when you can't avoid missing class or need an extension.

6. Set Goals for Yourself

Goal setting is a big part of getting organized. Set daily, weekly, monthly, and term goals to guide you toward the finish line.

7. Limit Your Time on Social Media

Social media is another temptation when taking online classes since it's right there in your web browser. However, social posts can make you feel bad in addition to distracting you. If you need to, use an app that manages your internet options and locks you out of social media apps until certain times of the day.

8. Develop Strong Time Management Skills

This is a learned skill, so you'll get better at it over time. If time management isn't a strong suit, then be very intentional. Sit down and look at your calendar, then block out every part of your day (including non-school activities) and assign half-hour increments to each.

9. Connect With Other Peers in the Class

Other students are a huge resource, so get in touch with them. They can help you understand the material, and it's always good to have friends.

10. Stay Active

Physical activity is one of the best stress management techniques around. Whether you play a sport, hit the gym, or focus on getting your steps in, don't let that lapse because you're in school.

11. Be Sure to Have the Necessary Technology

Don't have everything you need? Do what you need to do to obtain a computer, mouse, internet router, or whatever it may be before school begins. If you're unsure of everything your online course will require, your school should have a list of basic technology requirements available.

12. Do Your Best to Avoid Multitasking

Multitasking simply doesn't work. You're just rapidly switching your attention from one task to another, which uses extra energy, disrupts your focus, and increases the likelihood of error. This is not only a poor use of your time and mental resources, but you're also likely to be caught not paying attention.

13. Be Productive When Working in Teams

We get it: not everyone loves working in teams, especially those of us with social anxiety or who are generally more introverted. But it's extremely likely your career will require you to work well with others, and it's a trait many employers actively seek out. When such an assignment comes up, be sure to communicate well, pull your weight, and don't procrastinate.

14. Learn How to Problem-Solve on Your Own

When you learn remotely, you have more agency. However, you also have to do more for yourself. That includes gathering materials, understanding technical requirements, and reaching out to others. Decide upfront to be proactive and problem-solve on your own.

15. Set a Schedule for Completing and Reviewing Assignments

It's easy to fall behind if you don't schedule your tasks ahead of time. See the sections on goal setting and time management for ideas on how to create a schedule. If you can, leave yourself an extra day to read through assignments before you submit them.

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The term Time Management is a misnomer. You cannot manage time; you manage the events in your life in relation to time. You may often wish for more time, but you only get 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds each day. How you use that time depends on skills learned through self-analysis, planning, evaluation, and self-control. Much like money, time is both valuable and limited. It must be protected, used wisely, and budgeted.

People who practice good time management techniques often find that they:

Are more productive.

Have more energy for things they need to accomplish.

Feel less stressed.

Have more free time to do the things they want.

Get more things done.

Relate more positively to others.

Feel better about themselves. (Dodd and Subdheim, 2005)

Finding a time management strategy that works best for you depends on your personality, ability to self-motivate, and level of self-discipline. By incorporating some, or all the ten strategies below, you can more effectively manage your time.

1. Know How You Spend Your Time

A time log is a helpful way to determine how you use your time. Record what you are doing in 15-minute intervals for a week or two. Evaluate the results:

Did everything you needed to do get done?

Which tasks require the most time?

What time of day when you are most productive?

Where is most of your time is devoted (i.e. job, family, personal, recreation)?

Identifying your most time-consuming tasks and determining whether you are investing your time in the most important activities can help you to determine a course of action. Having a good sense of the time required for routine tasks can help you be more realistic in planning and estimating how much time is available for other activities. Many apps exist to help you keep track of your time, as mentioned in Strategy 3.

2. Set Priorities

Managing your time effectively requires a distinction between what is important and what is urgent (MacKenzie, 1990). Experts agree that the most important tasks usually aren't the most urgent tasks. However, we tend to let the urgent tasks dominate our lives. Covey, Merrill, and Merrill (1994) categorize activities into four quadrants in their Time Management Matrix: urgent, not urgent, important, and not important. While activities that are both urgent and important must be done, Covey et al. suggests spending less time on activities that are not important (regardless of their urgency) to gain time for activities that are not urgent but important. Focusing on these important activities allows you to gain greater control over your time and may reduce the number of important tasks that become urgent.

Creating a "to do" list is an easy way to prioritize. Whether you need a daily, weekly, or monthly list depends on your lifestyle. Be careful to keep list-making from getting out of control. List manageable tasks rather than goals or multi-step plans. Rank the items on your "to do" list in order of priority (both important and urgent). You may choose to group items in categories such as high priority, medium priority, or low priority; number them in order of priority; or use a color-coding system. The goal is not to mark off the most items, but to mark off the highest priority items (MacKenzie, 1990). A prioritized "to do" list allows you to set boundaries so you can say "no" to activities that may be interesting or provide a sense of achievement but do not fit your basic priorities.

3. Use a Planning Tool

Time management experts recommend using a personal planning tool to improve your productivity. Personal planning tools include planners, calendars, phone apps, wall charts, index cards, pocket diaries, and notebooks. Writing down your tasks, schedules, and items to remember can free your mind to focus on your priorities. Auditory learners may prefer to dictate their thoughts instead. The key is to find one planning tool that works for you and use that tool consistently.
When using a planning tool:

Always record your information on the tool itself. Jotting notes elsewhere that must be transferred later is inefficient and wastes more time.

Review your planning tool daily.

Keep a list of your priorities in your planning tool and refer to it often.

Keep planning tools synchronized. If you keep more than one, make sure your phone, computer, and paper planning tools match.

Keep a back-up system.

Apps on your phone can be great planning tools. Apps typically fall into one of the following categories:

Time Trackers - Gain an awareness of how you spend your time.

Time Savers - Increase productivity and break time-wasting habits.

Task Managers - Prioritize and organize tasks to improve time management.

Habit Developers - Create healthy habits to encourage time management.

4. Get Organized

Disorganization leads to poor time management. Research has shown that clutter has a strong negative impact on perceived well-being (Roster, 2016). To improve your time management, get organized.

Set up three boxes (or corners of a room) labeled "Keep," "Give Away," and "Toss." Sort items into these boxes. Discard items in your "Toss" box. Your "Give Away" box may include items you want to sell, donate, or discard.

The next step is to improve the time you spend processing information. For example, tasks such as email can eat up your day. To combat wasted time, implement an email organization system that allows you to process the information in each email as efficiently as possible. Use folders, flagging, or a color-coded system to keep track of what's what.

5. Schedule Appropriately

Scheduling is more than just recording what must be done (e.g., meetings and appointments). Be sure to build in time for the things you want to do. Effective scheduling requires you to know yourself. Your time log should help you to identify times when you are most productive and alert. Plan your most challenging tasks for when you have the most energy. Block out time for your high priority activities first and protect that time from interruptions.

Schedule small tasks such as drafting an email, creating a grocery shopping list, reading, watching webinars or listening to podcasts for long commutes or when waiting for a call or appointment. Capitalize on what would otherwise be time lost. Avoid nonproductive activities, such as playing games or scrolling through social media. Limit scheduled time to about three-fourths of your day to allow for creative activities such as planning, dreaming, and thinking.

6. Delegate: Get Help from Others

Delegating means assigning responsibility for a task to someone else, freeing up your time for tasks that require your expertise. Identify tasks others can do and select the appropriate person(s) to do them. Select someone with the appropriate skills, experience, interest, and authority needed to accomplish the task. Be specific. Define the task and your expectations while allowing the person some freedom to personalize the task. Check how well the person is progressing periodically and provide any assistance, being careful not to take over the responsibility. Finally, reward the person for a job well done or make suggestions for improvements if needed. (Dodd and Sundheim, 2005). Another way to get help is to "buy" time by obtaining goods or services that save time. For example, paying someone to mow your lawn or clean your house, or joining a carpool for your children's extracurricular activities frees time for other activities. The time-savings from hiring someone for specialized projects is often worth the cost.

7. Stop Procrastinating

People put off tasks for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the task seems overwhelming or unpleasant. To help stop procrastination, consider "eating the big frog first." A quote commonly attributed to Mark Twain says, "If it's your job to eat a frog today, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the big frog first." Unpleasant tasks we procrastinate completing are "big frogs." Complete these tasks as your first action of the day to get them out of the way. Another option is to "snowball" your tasks by breaking them down into smaller segments, completing preparatory tasks, and eventually completing the larger task at hand. Whether you choose the "big frog first" or "snowball" method, try building in a reward system for completed tasks to help stay motivated.

8. Manage Time-Wasters

Reduce or eliminate time spent in these activities by implementing some simple tips.

Handheld Devices

Take advantage of voice-to-text features such as transcribed voicemails or to make notes or draft emails and text messages when you are on the go.

Avoid small talk. Stay focused.

Take any necessary action immediately following a call.

Impose screen time limits and regularly monitor your digital wellness (see Strategy 10).

Schedule breaks from your devices.

Email

Set aside a specific time to view and respond to email, but don't let it accumulate to the point it becomes overwhelming to sort.

Turn off notifications for email.

Handle each item only once if possible.

Immediately delete or unsubscribe from junk emails.

Keep address books up-to-date and organized.

Utilize built-in shortcuts to sort email.

Unexpected Visitors

Schedule time for face-to-face visits.

Inform visitors of your time constraints and politely offer to reschedule.

Set a mutually agreeable time limit for the visit.

When someone comes to the door, stand up and have your meeting standing to help keep it brief.

In-Person and Virtual Meetings

Know the purpose of the meeting in advance.

Arrive early.

Start and end the meeting on time.

Prepare an agenda and stick to it. Use a timed agenda, if necessary.

Don't schedule meetings unless they are necessary and have a specific purpose or agenda.

Use recording software or designate a note-taker.

Family Obligations

Use and sync virtual calendars for easy sharing between busy family members.

Make each family member responsible for consulting the master calendar for potential conflicts.

Create a central area or agreed upon app for posting communications such as appointment reminders, announcements, and messages.

9. Avoid Multi-tasking

Psychological studies have shown that multi-tasking does not save time. In fact, the opposite is often true. You lose time when switching from one task to another, resulting in a loss of productivity (Rubinsteim, Meyer, and Evans, 2001). Routine multi-tasking may lead to difficulty in concentrating and maintaining focus. Do your best to focus on just one task at a time by keeping your area clear of distractions, including turning off notifications on your devices, and set aside dedicated time for specific tasks.

10. Stay Healthy

The care and attention you give yourself is an important investment of time. Scheduling time to relax or do nothing helps you rejuvenate physically and mentally, enabling you to accomplish tasks more quickly and easily. Be sure to monitor your screen time as a part of your digital well-being, setting boundaries to stay healthy. A study conducted by Google showed that four out of five study participants who took steps to improve their digital well-being believe their overall well-being was positively impacted as well (Google, 2019). To improve your digital well-being, set time limits or utilizing built-in software on electronic devices such as phones and tablets to help maintain your digital wellness. Blue light blockers and grayscale mode may also help you improve your digital well-being. Set a time each night to shut off all digital devices to give your mind time to relax; this can also help improve your sleep schedule.

Unfortunately, poor time management and too much screen time can result in fatigue, moodiness, and more frequent illness. To reduce stress, reward yourself for time management successes. Take time to recognize that you have accomplished a major task or challenge before moving on to the next activity.

Conclusion

Whatever time management strategies you use, take time to evaluate how they have worked for you. Do you have a healthy balance between work and home life? Are you accomplishing the tasks that are most important in your life? Are you investing enough time in your own personal well being? If the answer is "no" to any of these questions, then reevaluate your time management strategies and transition to ones that will work better for you. Successful time management leads to greater personal happiness, more accomplishments at home and at work, and a more satisfying future.

Authors

Previously updated by:
Roxie Price, University of Georgia Extension
Dana Carney, University of Georgia Extension
Rachael Clews, K-State Research and Extension

Originally written by:
Sue W. Chapman, retired, UGA Extension
Michael Rupured, retired, UGA Extension

References

Covey, S. R., Merrill, A. R., & Merrill, R. R. (1994). First things first: To live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy. Simon & Schuster.

Dodd, P., & Sundheim, D. (2005). The 25 best time management tools and techniques: How to get more done without driving yourself crazy. Peak Performance Press, Inc.

Google, Global (DE, ES, FR, IT, PL, U.K., U.S.). (2019). Digital wellbeing survey (General population, 18+ years, n=97).

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Status and Revision History
Published with Full Review on Apr 25, 2014
Published with Minor Revisions on Aug 26, 2020
Published with Full Review on Feb 19, 2024

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