Online Classes and Remote Learning
Taking courses online or remotely creates unique challenges that you may not encounter while face-to-face in a classroom. These types of courses require you to stay organized and manage your time even more so than when you're in a physical classroom. You may find you need to revamp the strategies you're using for these courses.
Definitions & Strategies
Setting goals helps you visualize what you want to accomplish and gives you a sense of direction and purpose. While it seems like creating a goal is a simple task, some careful thought and planning is required in order to make a goal more achievable.
First, review what you should consider when creating goals:
Next, use start planning your goals! Use the template below to help guide you in creating your goals:
At times it can seem like you have no time. You need to go to class, do your homework, work, hang out with your friends... it seems hard to find enough hours in the day to make it all happen. Learning to manage your time well will make a huge difference in your ability to juggle multiple responsibilities. Check out the resources and activities below to get some of your time back!
Time Management Strategies
Time Management Strategies
Time Management Schedules Overview
Activites & Resources
Use the templates below to create your schedules. Remember to include things like time to eat, sleep, study, workout, etc., in addition to class times, work schedules, and other standing meetings.
There are numerous ways to access your instructors for help with online courses and remote learning.
- Try various methods (email, Canvas, phone) - You can find their contact information here.
- Use office hours and the syllabus
- Ask questions during class
- Stay after class for help
Technology is of vital importance to success in online and remote learning. UW-Whitewater's Instructional, Communication & Information Technology office can help get the most from your technology when learning remotely.