Effective Study

Habits in
Distance
Learning
School Year 2020-2021
 ACTIVITY
1. The class will be divided into 7-8 groups. With
atleast 5 members.

2. Share your usual routine in studying. Which among

these practices do you consider as effective? Which
are ineffective?
 ACTIVITY
3. Summarize your answers (effective and ineffective
study habits) using a google slide presentation.

4. Choose 1 groupmate who will present your group's

work.
01 Plan Ahead
Planning ahead will allow you to
ensure all your academic
responsibilities are met, and will
help you feel a greater sense of
control during an uncertain time.

Assignments
Transitions
Help Resources
02
Get Organized
Just as with face-to-face coursework, learning
remotely requires you to stay organized and
keep up-to-date on recent developments
within your courses.

Track
Prioritize
FInd a Rhythm
03
Find your Space
Building a routine, in which you
study consistently in one space,
can help you feel a sense of
control over your academic work

Study Space
Digital Environments
State-Dependent Learning
04
Resist Multitasking
During this time away from in-person classes,
be intentional in blocking distractions and
focusing on one thing at a time

Establish Media Expectations

Communicate
Maintain Accountability
05 Avoid last-minute
work
Nobody works better at the last minute!
Especially when at a distance from faculty
and peers, it can be challenging to motivate
yourself to start an assignment.

Ask Questions
Connect with peers
Brainstorm
06
Incentivize your work
Build rewards into your work, so that you feel
more motivated and enthusiastic about
completing it.

Self-Care
Accepting Support
Setting Goals
07
Get Enough Sleep
It may be tempting to sleep in when you
do not have to hike across campus to an
8:30 class, but lacking a routine will do
you no favors.

Sleep Habits
Sleep Management
Sleep Hygiene
 JOURNAL
Why is it important to have an
effective study habit especially in
distance learning?
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed with
all things expected from teachers.
Start small. Once you picked that up,
move to the next step.