Being organized and prepared is an essential part of learning. When studying in class, structure for learning is provided, but in an online setting, you must create your own structure and be more self-directed. Don’t be afraid to experiment and be flexible as different strategies may work for you at different times.

For organizing your school work, time and physical space:

• Carve out a positive work space, one where you feel able to focus.
• Try different methods to manage social media.
• Chunk time and material into manageable sections.
• Keep an agenda or calendar, either printed or on online.
• Create checklists to keep you on task.
• Keep separate notebooks or folders for each course

Tips to make remote learning a success

Check out the English Colleges’ Survival Guide to Online Learning for more information on tips for online learning and to help you succeed!

Topics include:

• Motivation
• Organization
• Time Management
• Attention
• Foundations of Learning
• Study Routines
• Groupwork

Content on this page based on the English Colleges’ Survival Guide to Online Learning, prepared by professionals from Champlain Lennoxville, Champlain St. Lambert, Champlain St. Lawrence, Dawson College, Heritage College, John Abbott College, Marianopolis, Vanier College.