How to Stay Organized
Staying organized during virtual learning may seem difficult, but it has lasting effects. Staying organized helps you get to your classes on time, be neat, and most importantly, it can make you feel proud. Staying organized is really important.
To begin getting yourself organized, you can pin and bookmark important tabs. To pin a tab, right-click the tab and select the pin option. To bookmark a tab, click the star at the top right corner. For example, I pinned Google calendar, Gmail, one empty classroom tab for quick access, and a google doc with my class links. I bookmark all of my classes and put them in a folder labeled “classes.” Pinning and bookmarking tabs helps to get quick access to information you need daily.
Another really helpful tip is to make a doc and add all of your class links into it. Google Calendar is an extremely valuable tool. Google Calendar shows when assignments from Google Classroom are due. It also tells about the holidays coming up. It even lets users add events like special meetings or appointments and teachers’ public calendars.
Sometimes staying organized without screens can be really helpful too. I use whiteboards, chalkboards, paper, the LIS student agenda book, and more! Writing down all the homework on a whiteboard helps to know what needs to be finished and what is already done. Sometimes I take a post-it and write down the homework I am planning to finish today or tomorrow. Writing down a to-do list or schedule helps too. Staying organized in these ways really help you to stay focused and prepared for class each day.
Helpful Daily Tips for Learning
First, you want to sit in a quiet place with no distractions during classes. You may choose to sit at a desk in your room to improve focus. Sitting by a window can give you a calming, bright view of the outside. Have a glass of water with you and go to the bathroom before class, so you don’t miss anything. Always be ready with any material you may need for your next class. For example, you want to make sure you have your math textbook ready before class starts. During classes be sure to keep your video on, it really does help reduce distractions. Make sure you eat a healthy breakfast, brush your hair, make your bed, and wear clothes you would wear to school. Doing this will make you feel good and ready for virtual school. Having a routine similar to pre-virtual learning will also help you when we transition back to hybrid, or regular instruction!
Hema G.
Staff Writer
