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Staring at a computer all day can take its toll on your body. Restlessness, eye strain, body soreness and sedentary sitting can all lead to unhealthy students. Here are some ways to make sure you are working out more than your brain during the day:
Use a stand-up desk – Stand up desks are geared towards those who want to be able to sit down and stand during their work or study day. It is a great option to allow a student flexibility and a healthier work day.
Audio books – When required, many students choose to listen to audio books for class. Why? Students can then can run, jog, walk or exercise all while listening to a required book for school. This also helps reduce strain on your eyes after a long day on the computer.
Videos – Work out or stretch while watching videos. Videos are also important in online class. They are used as class materials and allows a student to watch all while stretching or working out.
Take breaks – Plan out time for specific classes each day. Know your limit and stop when you know you are burning out. Take a break and do something fun or creative to reset your brain for getting back into class.
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Some college bound students are hesitant about getting their degree online due to the lack of interaction that they would get with in-person learning. The good news is that there are plenty of schools that will allow students to have a hyflex educational experience. Hyflex learning presents the components of hybrid or blended learning in a flexible course structure that gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
Hyflex Learning is when a student can learn in a more flexible manner. This method allows for students to take their course either in person or online during either during the set class time, or at a time of their choosing. Students can choose if they’d like a combination of classes that involve in-person, synchronously online, and asynchronously online. Students can decide how to participate.
Students can use two types of learning methods for hyflex learning. Synchronous online environments occur in real-time with participants actively participating together. Asynchronous environments are not in real-time but students can learn and participate on their own schedule.
Here are some key points for hyflex learning:
- Attend classes at your own pace, your own choice of in-person or online learning.
- Technology is highly valued in hyflex learning for real-time virtual instruction, recorded classes, learning modules, materials, and student portals.
- Learners can decide if they want in-person instruction (synchronous), or at the time and place of a learner’s choice (asynchronous)
- Allows students to make their own schedules around work, extracurricular activities and family time.
Studying and working from home can become distracting. There is always something else you can be doing, or others buzzing around while you are trying to do work. Here are some solutions to ensure success with online learning:
Minimize Distractions – Make your workspace uniquely yours and define it into areas for school vs. personal. Wearing headphones can really help you can drown out other noises and keep you focused on completing tasks. If needed, go to a shared communal workspace or a coffee shop. Whatever keeps you motivated to get your work complete in a timely manner is your best bet.
Time Management – Online schools are real schools. You have real deadlines. It is always helpful to make your own schedule on top of what your teacher requires. Since there is always something that can go wrong, especially with technology, be prepared by setting your deadlines a full 24 hours before an assignment is due. That way, if something does go wrong, you are finished a day before. Back up your work with online storage and save a hard copy to your computer.
Finding Support – Your teacher is there if you need it, just like in person. If you are struggling, reach out to your teacher or ask if they know of another person who needs a study buddy in your class that can keep you challenged and on task.
