How to Study from Home Effectively
Home-based learning become compulsory for many months during the pandemic, and so obviously Institutes of Higher Learning and other course providers followed suit.
While we’ve mostly gotten used to studying from home, many of our current learning habits may be just quick adaptations of what we used to do in school.
If that sounds like how you hit the books, you’re going about it wrong! Perfect your home-study game like this:
Study Actively
What is active studying? It’s as simple as asking questions before, during, and after study time. Normally, your teacher was on hand to make sure you were doing this real-time, but when your class is on Zoom it’s easier to skip out.
So, it behooves you to make it a mental habit when you start studying. As you go through the material, ask yourself questions like: “How would I apply this concept?” “What is an example of this phenomenon?”
Study at the Right Time
We’re all unique individuals, so it follows that we all have our own individual study patterns. Some people are night owls, others are freshest in the morning.
Study when you feel most productive and don’t try to force yourself to study when your brainpower isn’t at its peak. Try to study when you are most alert, so you are able to process and retain the information that you are studying.
Have a Designated Study Area
If you’re still sharing the table with your three siblings, maybe it’s time to have a talk with them or your mum. Make sure that no matter how cramped the house gets, each and every person has his or her own designated study/work zone.
Take note: Try to reserve your bed for sleeping and avoid studying in it, as it should be a place for rest. Also, keep your study space clean and organised to minimise clutter on the desk and in your mind.
Do your Chores First
Take care of daily chores before starting your study session to avoid being distracted by what you have to do next. In addition to making it easier to focus on the task at hand, you can look forward to relaxing when your study time is done rather than dreading the chores that need to be completed.
Create A Timetable (and stick to it!)
When you were in school, you had a timetable. Carry that habit to your home learning and schedule your learning, your work, your breaks and everything else. This is especially useful when you have multiple subjects to study.
You may wish to write your schedule down and use a timer to help keep track of time and to make sure you stick to the timetable you created.
Studying from home has many perks, but self-discipline and effort are key to enjoying them! Now hit the books!
Home-based learning become compulsory for many months during the pandemic, and so obviously Institutes of Higher Learning and other course providers followed suit.
While we’ve mostly gotten used to studying from home, many of our current learning habits may be just quick adaptations of what we used to do in school.
If that sounds like how you hit the books, you’re going about it wrong! Perfect your home-study game like this:
Study Actively
What is active studying? It’s as simple as asking questions before, during, and after study time. Normally, your teacher was on hand to make sure you were doing this real-time, but when your class is on Zoom it’s easier to skip out.
So, it behooves you to make it a mental habit when you start studying. As you go through the material, ask yourself questions like: “How would I apply this concept?” “What is an example of this phenomenon?”
Study at the Right Time
We’re all unique individuals, so it follows that we all have our own individual study patterns. Some people are night owls, others are freshest in the morning.
Study when you feel most productive and don’t try to force yourself to study when your brainpower isn’t at its peak. Try to study when you are most alert, so you are able to process and retain the information that you are studying.
Have a Designated Study Area
If you’re still sharing the table with your three siblings, maybe it’s time to have a talk with them or your mum. Make sure that no matter how cramped the house gets, each and every person has his or her own designated study/work zone.
Take note: Try to reserve your bed for sleeping and avoid studying in it, as it should be a place for rest. Also, keep your study space clean and organised to minimise clutter on the desk and in your mind.
Do your Chores First
Take care of daily chores before starting your study session to avoid being distracted by what you have to do next. In addition to making it easier to focus on the task at hand, you can look forward to relaxing when your study time is done rather than dreading the chores that need to be completed.
Create A Timetable (and stick to it!)
When you were in school, you had a timetable. Carry that habit to your home learning and schedule your learning, your work, your breaks and everything else. This is especially useful when you have multiple subjects to study.
You may wish to write your schedule down and use a timer to help keep track of time and to make sure you stick to the timetable you created.
Studying from home has many perks, but self-discipline and effort are key to enjoying them! Now hit the books!
