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May 23, 2022

4 Tips to Succeed in Online Courses

Ever struggle studying online? Learn to be productive in your courses with these tips!

Do you love doing coursework online? Or did you choose it because it was your best option due to life circumstances? Regardless of what led you to decide to study online through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, you probably want to know how to make the most of it. There are a lot of incredible perks that come from going to school online, so here are four tips to help you stay motivated and productive!

1. Dedicate a study area

Create a space where you can focus on schoolwork.

Wherever you choose to study, it’s important to dedicate a space for it. In many cases, there can be distractions from family or roommates that make it hard to focus. When you have a designated study space that others are aware of, you’ll experience less interruptions and be more productive.

Decluttering your study space and keeping it clean can help lessen distraction so you can focus better. Turning off notifications on your phone, computer, or tablet can also be helpful.

2. Create a study schedule

Consider establishing a fixed schedule for study so it can become a habit. To create a schedule, you could use a digital or physical calendar, a planner, or even a simple notepad. Write out your schedule and tasks for each day of the week, repeated every week, and follow through with your coursework and assignments.

As you organize, you will become familiar with your routine, which will help you start each day feeling productive and prepared.

3. Communicate with instructors

Connecting with your instructors can help you succeed as a student and feel more invested and motivated in your courses. You can do this by communicating with them regularly about assignments, exams, or study questions. Your instructors care about you and want to support you! Letting them know where you’re struggling will allow them to better help you.

4. Separate work and downtime

Make time for both work and fun in your schedule.

Separating your work and downtime can help you avoid burnout and stress, while also improving productivity.

When you are done with your assignments, make a clean break. Giving yourself time to relax and take a break from coursework is healthy and important. It will help you to come back refocused and to work more effectively. Elder Clark G. Gilbert, commissioner of the Church Educational System and former president of BYU-Pathway, encouraged, “You need time to relax, exercise, and stay healthy by stepping away from your studies.”1

Stay productive and motivated

As you follow these four tips, you’ll be surprised at how effective you will be with your online coursework. You’ll also experience less stress! By dedicating a space for studying, following a schedule, communicating with instructors, and giving yourself time to relax and recharge, you will stay productive and motivated.

What practices have helped you to be effective in your online coursework? Share in the comments!

Find ways to relax and refresh.

1.^President of BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s Facebook page, post from Mar. 18, 2020, facebook.com/PresidentBYUPathway

Comments on "4 Tips to Succeed in Online Courses"

Friday Ezumezu says:

The tips are courageous. It’ll help!

Kudzanai says:

I really appreciate the tips.

Lilian Perez says:

Thank you so much! It is a great resource to send to BYU-Pathway students!

Laura Udobong says:

Great tips!

Blessing Achika says:

Thank you very much for this tips. I will surely apply them, and I know it will help me.

Sonibel Batista says:

Thanks for the tips. They surely will help me to become more productive!

Shantel Abbey says:

Thanks for the tips.

Vera M Walker says:

Thank you for sharing these tips.

Blessing Emmanuel Ojong says:

Thanks for sharing.

Cindy Ledingham says:

Thanks for sharing.

Eromosele Douglas says:

Thanks for sharing, these four tips will go a very long way.

Martika says:

Thank you for sharing these tips, they all make sense. I love to know if I follow them, it will bring me less stress.

prince job says:

Thanks for the tips, they are very helpful. For now, I don’t have a permanent study space; I study at work most of the time.

Stanley Obor John says:

Thanks so much Sister Symber Canepari, these steps are all wonderful. They will really help me to be a very effective and productive student with my studies in this great platform of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to study with BYU-Pathway… It is an honour to be part of this great Family Fold Of Faith. God bless our living prophet President Russell M. Nelson and all the Church organizations… Amen Hallelujah!

Relga-Zidrey Nkounkou says:

You are wonderful! These tips seem to be helpful. I will apply them. Thanks!

Ginger Esplin says:

This semester I have moved my study space to a different area of the house. I have noticed that I seem to be efficient with my assignments because there are fewer distractions (television, family noises, clutter, etc.)

PATRICIA LUNGILE SIBAYA says:

Thanks for these tips; they will really help me to improve my studies.

Precious Sylvia Aimuaenmwosa says:

Thanks for this privilege, these are wonderful tips. This will really help me a lot.

George Victor Yohane says:

Thanks for sharing this TIPS, they are so helpful.

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