https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab en-us 2023-09-04 21:48:40 UTC 2023-09-06 00:37:11 UTC hello@padlet.com kayleighjones21 https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685631396 In this video, Thomas Frank discusses some of the ways to make taking online classes easier and more manageable. I personally enjoy taking more online classes because it allows me to have a flexible schedule so that I have time for work and allows me to work at my own pace because sometimes if the class is moving too slowly for me I get bored and frustrated. Over the course of this video, Thomas Frank discusses five important tips for managing online classes, which include treating online classes like face-to-face classes, staying on top of a calendar and/or a to-do list, being digitally organized, breaking up your day, and creating a virtual study group. I definitely agree with most of these tips, especially about being organized with your to-do list and organized with your computer. I have found that online classes can be easy for you as long as you stay on track with assignments and due dates, especially because those could be your downfall if you do not stay on top of them. However, I do not feel that it is as important to create a virtual study group. I would rather study on my own, plus, I get more work done that way. Adding people to the same study group as myself would only distract me from what it is that I am studying. Another good tip is breaking up your day, which I use in my online classes because every once in a while I do need a break and need to step away from my computer.]]> 2023-09-05 23:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685631396 kayleighjones21 https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632024 Over the course of this video, Thomas Frank provides tips on how to stay focused while working at home. The main ideas that he goes over in this video are intentionality, distractions and their removal, and mental resistance. What he means by intentionality is that when you sit down to get work done ensure that you are sitting down to work with an actual plan to get work. I know that sometimes I sit down at my desk and then I just scroll through Instagram and Etsy. However, if you sit down in your workspace with at least three things that you intend to get done for that day, it will help you focus better on those tasks. The third part of this video is all about distractions and how to avoid them. The way that Thomas Frank suggests doing this is by getting all unnecessary distractions out of reach, like a cell phone, video games, toys, etc., or maybe even having a separate space to get work done away from everything else. The final section of this video is about combatting mental resistance, which is when our brain chooses not to start something new because it is too large, would take up too much time, or just because we do not want to start anything new, which is how I felt about this padlet in the beginning. However, once you get started it is easy to keep going and working on that one task. So to actually get started it can be beneficial to break the one task up into smaller sections or set a time limit on how long you are going to work on that task at a time so as to reduce the fear of starting something new.]]> 2023-09-05 23:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632024 kayleighjones21 https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632494 In this video on motivation, Thomas Frank discusses a few key tips to stay motivated. I chose this video even though he does not talk much about online classes because staying motivated is very important when it comes to online classes. Everything that you do in online classes has to be self-motivated because there is no teacher standing at the front of your room telling you to work on this assignment or that assignment. The first tip is to treat class like the learning opportunity it is because if you are really focused on learning something new in the course you are more likely to be motivated to do more of the work in order to learn something new. The next tip is to establish contact with teachers, which is what you should be doing even in a face-to-face class just in case you need some assistance with the course. Then, he talks about creating a plan for homework and studying so that you have a set schedule in place that will help you stay on track and not get behind on work. The final two tips I feel like go together; one tip says to know when to quit and the other is about making time for fun. Knowing when to quit is more about knowing when you are too overwhelmed and you need to drop something in your schedule to have more of a balance rather than dragging everything else down with it. Plus, this will give you time to have real fun like going to the movies with friends, which is very important because it breaks up all of the work load that comes with online classes and it helps reduce some of the burnout that you might feel as the school year progresses.]]> 2023-09-05 23:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632494 kayleighjones21 https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632787 The article from Penn Foster about how to study for an online course supplies important tips and tricks for taking an online course, especially if you have not taken an online course before. This article connects with the other sources in this padlet because it offers some insights into what it is like to take an online course and some common ways to make taking an online course more manageable. The five tips included in this article are getting organized, setting a schedule, limiting distractions, taking notes, and setting goals. Similarly to the other article, the first three tips are commonly discussed in the other sources of information in this padlet, but the last two I have found are very helpful. Taking notes is important when it comes to online classes because it helps you keep you grounded in the class and reminds you that you actually have a class, even though it is online. Additionally, setting goals can help you by encouraging you to complete more tasks and can even help break down large assignments or projects. ]]> 2023-09-05 23:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632787 kayleighjones21 https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632938 In this article from Ohio State, the author examines five important tips for online classes. These five tips include creating a schedule to manage your time wisely, staying organized, remaining engaged, taking care of yourself, and knowing where to go to get help. Most of these tips, especially the first three were discussed in the previous videos, but I found that the last two tips are also very important when it comes to online classes. Taking care of yourself and making sure that you set aside time for yourself is important when taking online classes because it can be easy to get lost in the assignments and due dates and forget that you actually need to sleep or eat. It is also important to know where to get help if you are confused in your online classes. For example, CFCC has a learning lab for tutoring, which can be beneficial if you are really struggling with your online classes. This article fits in with the other videos and sources because it comes up with new tips to succeed and manage online classes.]]> 2023-09-05 23:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kayleighjones21/aqhc4wfap03d2yab/wish/2685632938