Because of the dangers of face to face interactions for children and students, online classes have emerged. Students now have to stay indoors and attend their classes from the comfort of their condo homes. However, the online setup has definitely put quite a challenging situation for most students considering that this is an unconventional setup for most learners.
Due to the sensitive nature of the country, the government have locked down schools to prevent face to face classes. This is an unprecedented measure but it is still effective in securing the educational institutions and their pupils regardless of any recent events.
There are a lot of things to consider before going back to school amidst the pandemic most especially the conduciveness of the learning environment. It is important that students have an environment that encourages learning and productivity.
To be able to achieve those here are the things you need to remember in going back-to-school amidst the pandemic:
Back-to-School Essentials
Efficient Learning Space
Since a lot of the learning environments are now situated at home, students need to have a space that caters to their learning preferences. Having separate space or even considering condo living, solely for school helps students to prioritize tasks and focus on learning.
In addition, a comfortable chair, an appropriate desk, proper lighting, and temperature control should be considered to ensure a comfortable learning environment. This will also allow students to concentrate in a better way.
Reducing Distractions
Children and adolescents are more sensitive to the physical and other sensory elements of the surroundings. It is important that the comfortable learning environment follows this fact by removing any kind of distraction that may hinder concentration. With a common learning space, children may feel nervous during school which will most definitely affect their performance in class.
It is therefore important that you install good quality sound-proofing for your home-based classes so that students are not distracted with noises outside of the room such as traffic noise or construction noise.
Appropriate and Efficient Devices
A lot of people are now using mobile devices for various purposes including work and studies. It is therefore important that students have a device that suits their learning needs and preferences. While most of the online learning platforms are available on mobile devices, it is important to keep in mind that not all devices provide an optimal performance for the learning environment. For example, tablet computers have been noted to be more appropriate than mobile phones because of their bigger screens which will enable students to perform more efficiently.
In online learning, efficient and appropriate devices can aid students in easily accomplishing tasks and acquiring information needed in their process of learning. Researching on devices that caters to the need of your workload saves you from the stress of having the wrong and inefficient gadget.
Stable Internet Connection
Having a stable internet connection is one of the most important things for online learning. It should be noted that an unstable internet connection can slow down the process of learning and cause a lot of problems from tasks’ delay to improper communication between the instructors and students.
A steady connection is the foundation of online learning and there are a lot of ways to boost your internet connection. By doing so, missing any classes or deadlines are out of the picture.
Time Management
Deadlines can be tough but having a time management strategy can help students in acing their assignments. It is important to know that there is no way to avoid time management but it can be done in a more efficient way.
Time management should not be taken for granted because it is important regardless of your learning environment. A lot of people just assume they would have time for everything and even more people tend to leave things until the last minute.
While this may seem ideal, you need to remember that school work will only grow and pile up over time which will lead to a stressful situation. It is always better to tackle things early on so that you can proceed with other tasks freely and efficiently.
Support System
Stress from school is unavoidable but having a support system helps students' motivation. This can be achieved by having supportive people who will keep you inspired and motivated through the hard times of school.
Having friends and family support also improves concentration. In addition, it provides students with someone to talk to when they have questions. Having someone to talk to is important because this way students will have someone that will motivate and encourage them. Having a teacher or friend there for you can really help students overcome any problems in the learning process.
Taking Breaks
Having a break from school work can help you work efficiently and productively. It not only allows you to refresh your mind for education but also allows you to have breaks from the monotonous work. Having a break can add to your energy level and prevent you from getting tired from the school work.
Break time is definitely needed in studying and working online because it gives students time to relax and do things they enjoy. There are several forms of breaks that can be taken like listening to music, watching videos, reading a book, or even taking a nap. The breaks will prevent your mind from getting tired and allow you to concentrate better on the task at hand.
Staying Active and Healthy
With the long hours of sitting down and working on tasks, keeping an active lifestyle for students can help in resetting their mind and body. It is important to have a good diet because this will not only provide energy for the day but it can also help students focus better.
In addition, exercise and physical activities can keep students blood pumping and improve their cognitive abilities. It is therefore important that students maintain their health so that they can concentrate better and perform better in school. For example, condo living offers you an in house gym that can cater to the physical activities of students.
Having Self-discipline
The most challenging thing about studying at home is balancing between work, school, and social life. It should not be taken for granted if you are trying to balance academic life with social life because you need to keep up with your physical and emotional needs as well as your progress in school.
To avoid falling short in one of the three things, self-discipline is needed. Having self-discipline will allow you to learn how to balance your time and prioritize your tasks in a more efficient way. There is no way to truly have everything under control but by practicing and developing a self-disciplined behavior, your life will be as organized as it can be.
Maintaining a Routine
Having consistency from one task and another will help students stay on task throughout the whole day. This helps students manage their time efficiently so that they would not waste their free time just because they do not know what to do with it.
Having a schedule for the day will be the best option because you will not have to worry about what to do with your time. It is important for students to set goals and objectives and make sure they follow through with this. This will always help them in achieving their goals and becoming more productive in school work.
The Perfect Environment for A Conducive Online Schooling
Vista Residences vows to provide comfortability of their clients without compromising their convenience and security. With that being said, Vista Residences continues to top-tier properties across the country’s premier universities, and developed business districts.
For example, Vista Pointe, a condo in Quezon City, offers an exciting, comfortable, and convenient option for college students, without jeopardizing their safety and security. In acquiring a unit in this pre-selling condo, students’ well-being and school performance is well taken care of. Vista Pointe’s amenities and features consist of 24-hour security, Fitness and Wellness Gym, Function Room, Swimming Pool, and a Study Hall.
Vista Residence is the condominium arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. They offer a wide range of condominium units from ready for occupancy condo units to pre-selling condo projects. These projects are strategically located within the vicinity of premier universities and business areas.
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