{"id":27633,"date":"2020-09-11T19:21:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T23:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashtonschool.edu.do\/?p=27633"},"modified":"2020-09-11T19:21:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T23:21:17","slug":"7-tips-to-make-the-road-a-little-less-bumpy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashtonschool.edu.do\/es\/news\/announcements\/7-tips-to-make-the-road-a-little-less-bumpy\/","title":{"rendered":"7 consejos para hacer el camino un poco menos accidentado"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enjoy this interesting article from a student perspective:<\/p>\n

Being in Online School can have its perks, yet, at the same time can be a bit of a challenge. These are some tips that can make your journey a little bit less difficult. I promise it will be better if you keep all of these things in mind when you start school.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Study Place:<\/span><\/p>\n

For you to be able to take your classes in a comfortable way you need to have a specific space, YOUR space. Create an area where you feel pleasant, where no distractions take place. In order to feel this way, there is one thing that is essential: good lighting. Good lighting benefits your eyesight and can affect your energy levels as well. Try to set up your study place to be kind of appealing, this would help with your motivation towards learning. Just stick to a school themed space, where you can comply with your work. Always check that you are maintaining your posture, this something that is really important, since we are spending several hours per day seated on chairs. This will help you avoid back pains and other factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Organize Yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n

Organization is the key for Online school. Be prepared, have your notebook and books handy, have your ipad and computer fully charged. Have all your supplies ready including pencils, pens or whatever you may need. Something that can help you is to have an agenda, where you can take notes of upcoming tests, presentations, your daily homework, reminders, etc. Having this will prevent you from getting lost or handing in work late. Have your calendar printed out or know your classes. One trick I personally do is have the link to my google sites in my favorites, so when I click it, it just takes me there directly. You can add it to any apple device on the\u00a0 Safari browser, this will save you so much time. It\u2019s a life changer. Being organized is without a doubt going to make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Time Management:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take online school as seriously as you would\u00a0 normal onsite classes. Do all\u00a0 of your homework the day before, don\u2019t leave anything for the last minute. Take care of your time, take into consideration any extra minutes that you get from an early dismissal to work on\u00a0 assignments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Set a Routine<\/span><\/p>\n

This is extremely important and so easy to achieve. Have a routine, wake up maybe 1 hour or 30 minutes before class whatever works for you. Take a bath, get out of your pajamas, have breakfast, do a workout or do yoga to boost your energy before class. This would help you to get into an extraordinary mindset. These seem like such minor details but believe me they make a real difference. Having this time for yourself before class is going to be the best. Avoid rushing and waking up at the exact time your first class starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Eliminate Distractions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Personally I feel this is the most challenging tip, no distractions. Being home increases our \u201cneed\u201d to use our cellphones and social media. But try to avoid it as much as possible, maybe turn off the ringtone or notifications to help yourself. Take note that it is also important to have a place where nobody bothers you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Be active\/attentive during class<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s\u00a0 not just having your camera on, having your microphone off and being present in class. You need to be really present, ask questions, talk, share thoughts, ideas, express yourself. This will help to keep you engaged during class, and not get as easily distracted.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a07. Be POSITIVE:<\/span><\/p>\n

I must be honest this one at times may be the most challenging. It\u2019s not at all easy to always be\u00a0 positive but try your best to be so. We are all tired of this situation, but, for right now this is our only alternative. Let\u2019s get the most out of it. Have a big smile in each class, greet your teachers and classmates. Remember at the end of the day every subject will help you grow as a human being.<\/span><\/p>\n

In my experience, I have been following all of these tips since day 1 of my online school trajectory. I\u00a0 specifically highlight tip #4\u00a0 because it seems kind of unnecessary but since I started setting my routine and doing yoga, I’ve seen and felt the change, I love it. I hope that you liked these tips and take them into consideration at all times! This will definitely make the road less bumpy.<\/span><\/p>\n

-Maria Jose Caminero –\u00a0 10 A\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>