- Technical issues<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Not everyone has access to uninterrupted internet connectivity during these online classes. Also, not to mention frequent power cuts in a country like ours. This is a bigger cause of concern during tests and exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Distractions\/Time management <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
We often find ourselves disturbed by household errands, siblings as well as neighborhood processions. These prevent us from getting into the right head space necessary to concentrate. As a result, we have to put in more hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Staying Motivated<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen you don\u2019t see your home as a space of work, it\u2019s kind of a struggle to get in that mindset,\u201d says Emily Effren, a senior at Texas Tech University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, it is difficult to find the motivation to get started on coursework, given that students may not be attending class at a set time on a physical campus, according to experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Lack of In-person Interaction<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Lack of in-person interaction with both students and the professors is particularly challenging, and adjustment in this aspect is especially difficult for lab courses. Isolation due to this is one of the main pitfalls of online learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Uncertainty about future<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is one of the main issues, making not just students but everyone around the world anxious. Uncertainty about the academic future, responsibilities at home, etc., are all the leading factors for students\u2019 anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from this, there are other challenges like increased screen time, causing increased fatigue, headaches, avoidance, procrastination, minimized awareness, etc. The list just goes on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do we overcome this? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Solutions:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Communicate with fellow Students\/colleagues <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
We are missing out on the best asset that the college has to offer \u201cThe peer group\u201d. Previously let us say we had a fatiguing day; a boring lecture or a hard day in the lab that exasperated us. We had friends that went through the same ordeal, which we joked about on the way back to the hostel or canteen, and de-stressed ourselves. We used to have those group gaming and fun sessions, making our college life memorable. Try engaging more with your peers, call them up. Plan activities, play games, or maybe just watch something together. It will make you feel happy and complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meditation, playing an instrument, running, cooking, staying organized, and if needed, seeking professional help are some other ideas to improve one\u2019s well-being during times like these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create a Dedicated work Space <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Assign a workspace in your home, preferably a chair and table. Don\u2019t choose a place where you can feel too relaxed and may end up dozing off. Make sure any arrangement has enough space for your notes, coffee, laptop, etc. Research has shown an increase in productivity with dedicated workspaces while also separating your home from studying. The increased productivity reduces the time required to spend studying, thus empowering you to do what your heart desires in your spare time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep a schedule<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ever found yourself stuck in binge-watching or gaming the entire while you have plenty of stuff to do? And later feel bad about doing it? Can we still enjoy these things and feel better about ourselves at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key is scheduling. We neglect it, but the truth is that fixing a schedule always helps channel our day positively and effectively. We students don\u2019t plan our day, sometimes because we feel lazy or we don\u2019t feel the need to do so and just do whatever feels right or gives joy at the moment. Research shows a person who schedules his day is more effective than one who does things as and when it comes up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By this, we don\u2019t mean you should micro-manage every minute of the day, nor are we suggesting you study every hour of the day. We are merely asking you to set a fixed sleep schedule and other important things in your day like lunch, dinner, or any other important activity; the rest of the activities can be flexible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Engage in a routine that includes being active, eating, and sleeping on time. A routine will create a sense of structure and foster the need to be present and control daily functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fake a commute <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Remember your early morning routine, where some early risers had a relaxed breakfast and decided they wanted to walk to the classrooms or catch a bus? The \u201c Just in time people\u201d had to decide regularly if they had enough time to finish their breakfast or pace towards classrooms because of strict professors. And, of course, those who never saw breakfast and wished the professor allowed them to enter class after it started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All these commute activities set our brain in the right state for the learning ahead. But more often than not in an online environment, we\u2019d just wake up and join the classes, and fall asleep ten minutes into it. An easy solution for that is to just fake the commute, take a brief walk, maybe within the house(or outside if possible), accompanied by songs or podcasts you like. People who followed this said it helped them trick the brain into the difference between work and house space.
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- Uncertainty about future<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Lack of In-person Interaction<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Staying Motivated<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Distractions\/Time management <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n