Transitioning to remote learning
91勛圖厙 has officially transitioned to remote泭learning for the rest of the semester. If your student is feeling overwhelmed by the changes in course structure, they arent alone. Share these tips and encourage your student to take advantage of free resources to help with the transition.
Set up a work station
Its important for your student to find or create a space to participate in their remote泭classes just like their favorite on-campus study spot. Encourage them to find a quiet space to work thats free of distractions.
If your student finds themselves easily distracted, here are a few things to suggest to help them stay focused. They could:
- Take games off their laptop so they wont be tempted to play them.
- Use browser extensions like泭泭棗娶泭 to set time limits or block social media and other black hole websites.
- Create a phone-free area by turning off their cell phone or putting it in a different room during class. They could also turn off notifications on their laptop.
Manage time
Your students remote泭classes may or may not have designated times for lectures. In order to create a schedule and manage their time, your student should check Canvas泭to see if their lectures are set for certain times or if they are prerecorded. This can help them determine how to structure their days. They should confirm directly with their instructor if they arent sure.
Encourage your student to set designated times泭to watch lectures and complete assignments. This can help your student feel organized and keep pace with the course. Additionally, they should schedule breaks in between classes to give their brain a rest or move around.
As your student makes their schedule, they should make sure its manageable. Encourage them to pace themselves with their courses while staying on top of other daily academic activities. Suggest that they create daily to-do lists writing out tasks can help your student stay accountable, and its a great way to see progress for the day.
Stay engaged and connected
It can be challenging to stay engaged and motivated in remote泭classes. Encourage your student to:
- Attend their instructors and teaching assistants virtual office hours.泭
- Ask questions泭during lectures or on the discussion boards in Canvas.泭
- Create group chats with classmates.泭
- Make a study group泭that they can video-chat with a few times a week.
- Reach out for help if they need it.
- Check their email daily.
Find help
As your student transitions to remote泭learning, 泭is available to support students with technology challenges. They also offer a泭泭to help students navigate different features and challenges of remote courses.泭
Several of 91勛圖厙's tutoring labs are now offering online help for classes. Encourage your student to find help early if they find themselves struggling.
- ASAP Tutoring泭is available for first-year students and Bear Creek students. Sessions are now held via Zoom through泭.泭
- Economics泭offers a free "drop-in" tutoring lab online via Zoom.
- The MARC泭(Mathematics Academic Resource Center) is offering .
- The Physics Help Room泭is shifting to remote sessions via Zoom. Your student can access the full schedule and corresponding Zoom links on their泭Resources and Help page泭under Physics Help Room.
- 泭will be available via chat, email and phone. Librarians will also be available to meet with students, staff and faculty through Zoom.
- The Writing Center泭will be offering all sessions online. See泭instructions for signing up.
Additionally, New Student & Family Programs is here to support you and your student and can help connect you to the right resources on campus.