Time to sleep

If you are like most of us, your sleep might be suffering during the COVID-19 emergency. Stress and anxiety are taking a toll on our daily routines, including our sleep patterns. But despite the threat of the coronavirus and its rapid and pervasive disruption to our lives, we can control our behaviors and reduce the impact of the emerging pandemic on our sleep.

Learning in a time of crisis

Learning in a time of crisis

Managing our emotions during times of crisis is a daunting task. There are so many things we worry about that it’s very difficult to keep our feelings under control. But as learners, we must make an effort because our ability to learn during this time suffers significantly.

Tips to cope with COVID-19 anxiety

If you are feeling anxious and stressed about the COVID-19 outbreak, you are not alone – many students are experiencing higher than normal stress and anxiety levels right now. Here are six tips for coping with the COVID-19 epidemic and helping to prevent the spread of the virus.

Managing time like a machine

Managing time like a machine

I recently crossed paths with a short TedEd lesson on time management that taught me a few things about how machines manage priorities. I personally manage my daily routines with a higher degree of human touch, but it doesn’t hurt to learn new ways of doing things. Here are some strategies you can implement to manage your time and become more productive.

Reading strategies that increase comprehension

Reading and learning at the college level requires a strategic approach. Now that we are moving from face-to-face to mostly virtual learning, there’s a big chance you’ll have more readings assigned. The following ideas should help you improve your reading skills and increase your comprehension levels. While most of them are related to reading college textbooks, the basic principles are applicable to a large number of reading materials.

Online learning checklist

Online learning checklist

Willingness to learn, ability to work independently, and effective communication are some essential skills for all learners. To simplify your preparation or online learning, you can use this short “checklist” to understand the essential skills and tools required to succeed in online and distant learning settings.

How to succeed in online environments

You have been “sitting” in the classroom for nearly ten weeks. All of a sudden you are being asked to change to a completely different format of instruction (or a variety of them). It sounds threatening, but it doesn’t have to be. On this post we’ll share some videos and ideas to help you adapt.

Quick tips for an efficient learning transition

Quick tips for an efficient learning transition

Adjusting to the abrupt transition to new learning formats during the COVID-19 outbreak is going to require some significant effort. Don’t despair; it will be challenging but manageable. Here are some tips to help you manage this transition efficiently.