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Give me some tips to get success in distance learning courses.?

Hey guys, I enrolled for online classes a while ago and I’m trying so hard to stay on top of the game. I’m finding it hard to stay motivated and concentrate on my lessons. Please help me with some tips to succeed and perform well before I give up! I know I can score good marks in exams but there’s so much distraction from other things. Thanks in advance.

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1. Here are some suggestions: -Schedule an exact time during your day (just like you would if you had to physically go to class) that you will be on the computer/working on your assignments. So like from 5pm-7pm: work on distance learning assignment. Of course, this can vary from day to day, based on the other things you have to do. -Get rid of distractions...well the ones you can get rid of)...like phones/tv/music/etc. -If you get distracted easily, use more (but shorter) time periods to do your work. How long before you start to lose concentration? 30 minutes? Then work for 29 minutes, take a (set amount of time) break, and get back to work for another 29 minutes. -Break up assignments into smaller 'chunks'. Sometimes really big assignments can get overwhelming. Break up big assignments into a series of little assignments can make the work seem more manageable. -Reward yourself when you stick with your schedule or when you finish your assignment. The better the reward, the you will procrastinate getting it done! ***Think of it like this...how would you motivate a kid to get their homework done? How could you help to them to 'tune out' the distractions? Then do the same thing for yourself. That has always worked for me in any distance course I've taken. Hope this helps!
2. I was a single mom working with two children and a geriatric dog when I finished my degree online....I can REALLY relate when you talk about distraction!! What helped me was.... 1. I turned off the speakers on my computer unless I needed them for the class--that stopped me from listening to music as I worked...which always encouraged me onto other things. 2. I set a time (usually 90 min. at a time) that I would only focus on my work. I would have a timer up for myself (and my kids) so I could know there was an 'end in sight'. I would have them take care of messages/answering the phone, the door, the dog (who needed to go out every 30 min.), everything without interrupting me--because once I was interrupted--I was toast! 3. I would make sure I had a drink and/or a snack so that I would not have the excuse, "gee, I'm thirsty"...again, once I got up--I was done. 4. I would do something a little active before I sat down. I'd never go from watching TV to the computer...I'd do a little housework or take the dog for a short walk. That way I wouldn't get "nudgy" sitting at the computer and "need to stretch"...once again, once I got up--it would take me twice as long to get settled in again! 5. I kept only the work I was doing at the computer desk and I made sure the 'house' was as quiet as it could be. 6. The best thing for me though, was a list which I kept by the computer which tracked my progress through my work. Then I could feel good about what I have accomplished (I had a lot of papers & research) and that I was making progress--so I wasn't overwhelmed. Good luck to you, I hope this helps a bit. I know this isn't easy--but you can do it!
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