{"id":3470,"date":"2021-10-05T20:09:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/?p=3470"},"modified":"2021-10-05T20:09:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T12:09:28","slug":"10-effective-pandemic-proof-study-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/?p=3470","title":{"rendered":"10 Effective Pandemic-Proof Study Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Paul Marvin Tio Gamboa<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last two years have led to drastic changes that we never really saw coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The travel restrictions that we face and even the way we interact with the people around us have been quite unprecedented in our time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shift to online learning seems to have been inevitable even during pre-pandemic times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We teachers just didn\u2019t expect it to happen this abruptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019re two years into the new normal in school life, we\u2019ve come to learn that some study habits will never go out of style and at the same time, embrace new ones that will make sure that you stay on top of your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are ten tips that have been tried and tested by students and teachers themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write down your goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Similar to writing a lesson plan or syllabus, you must always begin by defining your objectives or goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They give you a sense of purpose and make your progress more tangible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identify concrete goals that are habit-oriented<\/em> rather than being grade-oriented such as consistently submitting requirements on time or organizing your notes better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These habits will eventually lead to your bigger and broader goals such as getting better grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a plan and stick to it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a lot of efficient students, making to-do lists helps them stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try downloading a task management app for your devices if you haven\u2019t yet, or stick to, well, sticky notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track deadlines and meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use your phone\u2019s calendar app or a planner of your choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You certainly don\u2019t want to miss a synchronous lecture or a really important meeting with your group mates let alone forget that your paper is due in less than 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The devices that you use have a lot of built-in apps and features that can boost your productivity, so maximize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spruce up your study area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be a small trinket on your work desk, a wallpaper of your pet or favorite band on your gadget, or cool stickers to personalize your school stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning is meant to be fun, and having these small items can ease you into a great mood even on a \u201cmeh\u201d<\/em> day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annotate texts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to level up your note-taking. Write on the pages of your books and readings. Yes, you heard that right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies have shown that interacting with the texts that you read significantly improves the retention of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting and underlining key words and writing down your comments and insights along the borders of the page are common annotation techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still on the fence, you can always use a digital copy and annotate PDF files. *wink* *wink*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always check your emails and<\/strong> Learning Management System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dawn of online learning has certainly led to the creation of new habits like checking emails for students and teachers alike for important announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m sure you wouldn\u2019t want to sit alone in a Zoom meeting waiting for the rest of the class and your professor to come in. \u201cOh wait, should I have checked my email?\u201d Your guess is as good as mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control notifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know that it\u2019s already difficult enough to pay attention to an online lecture and even more so resisting the urge to check that social media notification that popped up on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up specific settings to control notifications especially during school hours. Discipline is key, grasshopper. \ud83d\ude0c\ud83c\udf43<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Form study groups with your best friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing beats sharing your pleasure (or lack thereof) for learning with good ol\u2019 chums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular video calls and having a support system in a time when we\u2019re geographically apart has never been more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to your teachers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be shy to ask for help from your professors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are literally just one [polite] message away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust me, we teachers appreciate your show of initiative way more than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t procrastinate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do your tasks right away so you can finish early and maximize time for rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An early weekend never hurt anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forming effective and sustainable habits can lead to amazing results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s great is that you can take these practices with you when you set foot into the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a reliable internet connection at this time is crucial if you want to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can #LearnSmart with 2 GB per day of study apps with DoubleGigaStudy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avail of Smart\u2019s amazing data promos by downloading the GigaLife App<\/a> on your iOS and Android devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul Marvin Tio Gamboa is a humor-driven faculty member of the Ateneo de Manila Junior High School. If not found teaching English to his Grades 7 & 8 classes, he can be found playing Pok\u00e9mon Unite with his students and having brownie breaks in between.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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