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It's scary easy. The first time I took online classes I failed them so badly, and just gave up. A few years later, I buckled down and took microbiology and statistics online and got Bs!! It's possible!
Lol so true, I did everything right. I set a schedule, set goals, prepared a specific place to learn and for 3 weeks I was exactly on target. But then I began to slip, cousin came over to visit so I missed a day, got a headache so I missed another day, then I was frustrated that I was 2 days behind so I missed a 3rd day and it kept on getting worse.
Genuine question: is it normal to have an online history class that is No lecture, PowerPoints with pictures, shorthand professors notes, and textbook reading only? We get office hours but only to ask specific questions.
weird tip: if you’re having trouble taking online classes seriously, try putting your shoes on before class. (jeans work too) for me, it tricks my brain into thinking i actually have stuff to get done.
Additional tips: 1. Start the day with a walk (and sunshine) 2. Plan regular breaks 3. Try to use good posture 4. Try walking while you listen to lectures instead of sitting. Sitting all day is not good for you
Exactly! It’s so hard to study at home, and I can’t go anywhere else, as my uni is in a different city, the library has a time limit per person, and it’s covid season (so coffee shops are a bust)
Schools need to test different possibilities. Online classes work great for some. But I think colleges should decrease tuition if classes are taught online!
Lot's of people are staying at home or off campus this tear so I think that already helps reduce cost. Aside from that I guess it is true that the operation budget of universities should be a lot less since there's no events to hold and less staff necessary. I get that most people don't sign up for college just to end up having online school, but maybe they could take a gap year or some alternative instead
Online doesn’t mean the teachers are working less, or tutors are working less, marking assignments working less, and all the people working behind the scenes being paid remotely, aren’t working less... all this would do is give universities permission to cut costs, which means cutting staff. Let’s not deprive people of jobs.
Tip: if you have a spare computer monitor or even a tv, using it to expand your computer screen is a great way to watch lectures/view slides, while also working on taking digital notes
A summary: 1. Treat your online classes as regular classes. 2. Add things to your to-do list regularly. 3. Get digitally organized(handle your class files properly). 4. Break up your days to rejuvenate yourself. 5. Form a Virtual Study Group.
8 hours? jesus, all our classes only last an hour per encounter and we only have 3-4 subjects per day so it only lasts till lunch, but 8 hours in front of a screen?!
After my first semester of online classes in my Master's program I can attest to the fact that Thomas hit this one out of the park. 10/10 would Thomas Frank again.
@@xsilverx1198 I honestly wouldn't even hear the key, once i'm asleep i'm out I don't even hear alarms when I sleep either my body will naturally need to wake up or someone will need to wake me up
I had a lot of work and tests in school lately, which kept me awake in three consecutive days. I had an hourly break on friday so I decided to take a nap...I literally slept through my alarm and missed my entire chemistry lesson...I was so frustrated when I woke up to my german lesson and everybody was questioning my mysterious dissappearence... I am really glad that the holidays will be here soon
My real education as a teenager was: 1. Books I chose to read myself 2. Learning to manipulate/program computers (taught myself) 3. Video games (found them myself) 4. Maths/Humanities for Idea generation/connection (school) #1-3 happened despite formal schooling, not because of it. The Online world also helped me develop my current _UA-cam_ channel projects, blog, courses and overall digital world exploration.
Tip adding to your "breaking up the day": do housechores as study breaks. I always clean the house when I'm tired from working in front of my screen. Wiping the walls, greasing the sofas, and washing the carpets can be a real workout and you'll feel more productive than just walking up and down the stairs.
Online classes are a double edged sword: It is convenient to attend them from home but it is so easy to get distracted. I'm just hoping that libraries are open again next semester. I found out that it is super hard for me to get to work on things when I basically don't really leave my home. And I only have 1 room + the bathroom so I can't even go to another room. And because I don't really leave my room much, I kinda loose my sense of time and get up at around 10am. It sucks. I want to change this. Breaking up my day is a great start.
I've had some success with a wifi keyboard for my phone so I can go to local parks and work there. Started on it when I watched CGPgrey's 'spaceship you'.
@@MrThorSir True, that is a good point. I could use my phone as a hotspot for my tablet or laptop. The problem I have with that is my low volume of mobile data. I can't watch streams or videos with 2gb for a long period.
@@red_dll Sure, but you can plug textbooks into text to speech apps, download video/audio or complete writing assignements/composing email/reviewing notes etc. Its not perfect, but the change of scenery does help- I got real improvements just by going out and writing a 'what am I doing today' list, even if I couldn't actually get the work done there.
For isolation, I play Study With Me youtube videos which essentially mimic the silent study companionship or "work calls" without having your Webcam on (for those who are anxious about being on conference video). The ASMR of Study With Me videos can be really helpful for me, especially if the videos were filmed in a library or cafe, which I LOVE working in, but can't go to right now. So a UA-cam video of someone studying can be really helpful to play while studying and working to promote focus and productivity. :)
I find it funny that when Thomas always ends with "as always, I'm not your dad" and then I think about the possibility that his future child watching his videos and wondering if he/she is adopted.
Super important point about online classes, especially if you're starting a new program/course and haven't met (and won't meet) any of your new classmates in real life: **It is really, really lonely.** Making connections, both social and academic, with your classmates and the faculty is going to be *super* hard. Especially for students in transition periods, this disconnect could potentially lead to a much higher dropout rate than normal. Make an effort to connect with your classmates! Find them on social media and make a group where you can share your notes and post memes, play some Jackbox games or something with them, anything you can think of. You aren't going to get any freebie social interaction this semester between classes (or heck, in class). *You* have to make the effort to get to feel like you belong in your course, because you do.
1:34 TIP 1: Treat online class like real class Definitely Thomas doesn't know how I behave in class 🤣 Jokes aside, Thanks for the Survival Guide. This probably the best guide in UA-cam!
I watch Netflix when the teacher gives a lecture. I’m still being on top of assignments but nothing stimulates me like in-person classes. I need to stop it.
Genuine question: is it normal to have an online history class that is No lecture, PowerPoints with pictures, shorthand professors notes, and textbook reading only? We get office hours but only to ask specific questions.
I do almost everything you say, even taking notes on Notion and having folders in folders per class. And it was going alright for me even though I was self-quarantined for 14 days, communicating with nobody physically. Now, everything is falling apart. I feel like I'm sitting on the desk for the whole day and end up nothing achieved. I don't even remember what we did during the last session and I start forgetting about the assignments even though I stick notes everywhere and set alarms for everything... I think I'll try to watch online classes outside maybe sitting in a cafe or somewhere quiet and healthy. Or I'll end up doing nothing but sitting at the same spot for the entire day... And study groups sound fun! I'll try and find people who may wanna join. Thanks for the advice!
It's easy to complain, but difficult to overcome and adapt. Watching your videos for the past 3 or 4 years now has helped me with the latter so much, so thank you Thomas. Keep grinding!
3 things that made me literally laugh out loud: 1) Thomas power walking. Had to rewind that cuz it was so hilarious 2) The furby(?) bit 3) the last 15 seconds is gold
I did the virtual study group with my friends during quarantine and exam period. And really helped staying motivated to study hard during exams without feeling completely isolated.
1. Treat online class like real class. 2. Calendar and to do lists. 3. Be digitally organized. 4. Take breaks or atleast change your location when studying. 5. Deal with Isolation by studying together virtually.
I was set to start online school tomorrow, but we’ve got 2 hurricanes for the price of 1, thus I’ve got more time to convince myself I’m being productive by watching productivity videos
I'm going back to school and decided on online classes because of work... Thank you for this it really helps to focus me haha 30 and going back to school is nerve wrecking 😭😭
1st time viewer here! 🙋 this video was recommended in one of the FB groups I follow 😊 Love the tips! This school year is really more challenging not only for us teachers but more so for students who have to rely on their self-discipline & internal motivation to succeed on their classes.
doing Pomodoro and im currently working on a class assignment, and watching this during the break. I dont like this class but Pomodoro is helping me get through it thanks for telling me about it.
thanks, bro, love this, it's simple, effective, and straight to the point while every other video tells you to basically get fancy stuff and a colourful keyboard.
Thanks for these tips! My online fall semester began a few days ago and I've already felt myself falling behind w/ a disjointed schedule, so I hope your advice will help me stick closer to my daily routine.
True story: My 11-year-old is watching 'The Legend of Korra' in the living room right next to me when you asked, "Where were you when the Fire Nation attacked?"...
Took your tip about emailing my professors ahead of time (initially to save on the textbook racket) & it paid off in spades. Thank you. All my classes are online thanks to covid 😰 but I'm already confident & prepared for a new to me learning platform.
I'm realy enjoying online classes, especially the prerecorded ones! I've never been so on top of uni work in my life! Turns out I needed Quarantine to show me that going to lectures and falling asleep in them is not an effective way to study 😅
The hardest thing for me is getting complete instructions on assignments,journal entries, discussion boards. We are also required to go to an actual in person event. Doing the reading, blackboard and mind trap assessments are easy and straightforward. 😊
This is the first video on this topic that has made sense & kept my attention all the way through. I think that says a lot about the quality of the channel & it's skill at explaining detailed topics.
O yeah, the time zone!!! Thank God I ran into your video today because it's the second day of my online college courses and I have assignments that are due today by 11:59pm EST. However I'm currently located at PST which means in reality I have make sure I turn them in no later than 8:59pm PST,🤦. Great Tips!!!
“The key to success is to appreciate how people learn, understand the thought process that goes into instructional design, what works well, and a range of different ways of achieving goals.” - Tim Buff
Going back to school online soon with my husband working from home and my two kids doing online school. I think the tips in this video will be really helpful for me.
To be honest I complete things way faster and manage my time better when in isolation, I feel like I get distracted easily when in a physical learning environment. Although the iPhone is the definition of distraction.
how do you manage to keep your sense of time, for me i have been stuck in lockdown for over 5 months. i feel like i have lost all structure in my day, and just feel aimless, time just blends into itself, and it can be really hard to stay motivated to do anything. even when i sit down to study, it just feels like an endless blur of study time, everyday when i wake up in the same tiny room, and sit at the same desk, it just feels like and endless expanse of time, without any direction or structure to guide me, or keep my focused on a goal.
Live The Future This will sound weird, and I’m trying different methods because there’s some problems with it. However, it worked for me over quarantine. Alarms on my phone. Instead of a calendar where it’s an abstract time structure that could be lenient, I wanted something that forced structure into my day when in quarantine. So I plan out my entire day with alarms, and it’s obviously a lot harder to ignore even if you’re in a rut. Like I said before though, it being on my phone is problematic because having a phone while working is asking to be distracted. However, alarms did force a sense of urgency and a sense of time, and I feel I get more work done. When you hear your alarm in the morning, whether you roll out of bed or jump out, you always get up to at least hit snooze. It’s a lot harder to lose structure in your day. This only worked for me and I’ve never heard of this method anywhere else, but keep trying different methods to get your sense of time back.
@@shaddjimenez4524 thanks a lot, I'll definitely try those tips. yeah, it's just when you lose the structures and routines that you've built up over the years, that suddenly gets disrupted, then you're sometimes left a bit disorganized. hopefully, i can get used to this new system.
Having been in an online MBA program for the past 2 years, it has been nothing short of fantastic. Depends on the organization/university offering the online class as some do it way better than others, generally speaking, there is an asynchronous portion (with deadlines) as well as live sessions and course work/group projects, all of which with deadlines. It's not all too different from work life where you simply make sure to get the job done; with online classes, it's making the time, studying, and getting the assignments done.
As things shift towards online, there for sure will be some improvements but some issues too. One the one hand you'll have quality education at a cheaper price available for more people. But, you'd also have a lot of teachers out of a job, and whole institutions that would fall. Not that I don't think it shouldn't happen either
Y’all I’m actually crying. It’s my first year of uni, and my grades have significantly gone down from hs, and I’m struggling to catch up with all of my classes (and all i do is study).
Never been this early... I really agree about remembering everything better when you connect the memories with the place you were at when you acquire it (which is lacking in online classes). Thanks a lot for your tips and video Thomas, from France!
I've been taking online classes even before the pandemic. I prefer it. Mostly because I can go ahead in the material and set myself at a comfortable pace.
The most useful tip that has helped me is be conscious of due dates!! Being aware gives me a chance to work ahead and making sure I’m not going to have missing assignments.
Can't agree more! All your points are a great takeaway for students who have just started online learning or are already students of online school. My friend's daughter has just joined International Schooling, an online school, and is enjoying the learning journey as now she gets some extra time to focus on her basketball classes...I will surely share your video with her.
Y'all I tried Focusmate out and it is a GAME CHANGER. This might be the single resource which helps me pass my online classes and keep up with research from home 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
The timing of this video is just awesome! Decided to go back to school due to less work hours and it’s my first time with online classes.I’m currently having trouble with allllllll of this. THANK YOU
staring at a screen from 8am to 3:20pm with a very small amount of breaks then tuitions for 1-2hours and watching videos to understand the topics in depth is taking its toll on me.
As an Optometrist myself, I'd like to kindly share with you a tip: if you don’t have prescription glasses (and you don’t need to), you can still get glare-reducing glasses to protect your eyes. This type of glasses is similar to polarised sunglasses. However, don’t buy a pair on your own, it’s better if you seek an eye specialist first and have your eyes assessed before you purchase glare-reducing eyeglasses.
My high school is at a time zone 12 hours behind where I live. You can imagine my enthusiasm towards the jet-lagged life I'm going to endure for the next couple of months.
For dealing with isolation, if you're too shy or don't want to video chat with a stranger, you can also look up some "Study with Me" videos. A lot of the time a youtuber will go live, study or work, and leave the video up on UA-cam. I did this last semester and it gives off the same effect. It also helps to monitor how much time you spend studying.
Such a fantastic video. I remember hearing your name pop up in cortex and seeing how much effort you put into the flow of the video and the "stock" footage is amazing. Now I gotta go through the whole backlog!
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you forgot to link focusmate and work call links (making angry sounds)
I took an online summer course. When he said it's easy to fall behind. It's REALLY easy.
It's scary easy. The first time I took online classes I failed them so badly, and just gave up. A few years later, I buckled down and took microbiology and statistics online and got Bs!! It's possible!
@@Lynker Those sound like some tough courses! Stats in class was tough enough hahah.
Lol so true, I did everything right. I set a schedule, set goals, prepared a specific place to learn and for 3 weeks I was exactly on target. But then I began to slip, cousin came over to visit so I missed a day, got a headache so I missed another day, then I was frustrated that I was 2 days behind so I missed a 3rd day and it kept on getting worse.
So true been taking online classes for about 3 months now. You miss a couple of days for some reason and don't pay attention. You're damned.
Genuine question: is it normal to have an online history class that is No lecture, PowerPoints with pictures, shorthand professors notes, and textbook reading only? We get office hours but only to ask specific questions.
weird tip: if you’re having trouble taking online classes seriously, try putting your shoes on before class. (jeans work too) for me, it tricks my brain into thinking i actually have stuff to get done.
Thx I really need something to get me motivated or more serious 😅
When I was taking online classes I put on what I wore for sixth form. I found it help put me more into the "zone".
Yeah seriously sometimes to get started with homework I put my sneakers on. So weird but it helps me get motivated and be productive.
yeah, i put shoes on in my room and my mom will use my laptop to beat me :D
I usually do this when I'm taking classes during the day! glad to see I'm not crazy lol
Additional tips:
1. Start the day with a walk (and sunshine)
2. Plan regular breaks
3. Try to use good posture
4. Try walking while you listen to lectures instead of sitting. Sitting all day is not good for you
The hero Gotham needs.
This is just another episode of his channel he did years ago
@@cosmicrider5898 lol that's a new one
It’s too hot for allat.
If you can even do step 1 in some places.
I think the biggest problem for many is the environment at home is not the best to study.
Facts its so hard to balance everything into a routine and start from there
Yup!
Exactly! It’s so hard to study at home, and I can’t go anywhere else, as my uni is in a different city, the library has a time limit per person, and it’s covid season (so coffee shops are a bust)
This.
Hence why I stay after work and study in my office. My house (small kids) is distracting, to say the least.
*"It used to be so simple"*
*I think you're overestimating me there*
Looool, I mean now is simpler right?
Boomers haha
Schools need to test different possibilities. Online classes work great for some. But I think colleges should decrease tuition if classes are taught online!
Btw thank you for your content cause to me, youtube is like an online school. I've learned a ton about self development from you!!
Lot's of people are staying at home or off campus this tear so I think that already helps reduce cost. Aside from that I guess it is true that the operation budget of universities should be a lot less since there's no events to hold and less staff necessary.
I get that most people don't sign up for college just to end up having online school, but maybe they could take a gap year or some alternative instead
Online doesn’t mean the teachers are working less, or tutors are working less, marking assignments working less, and all the people working behind the scenes being paid remotely, aren’t working less... all this would do is give universities permission to cut costs, which means cutting staff. Let’s not deprive people of jobs.
I totally agree! Teachers save gas/documents (paper)/time/etc.!
I just played this video rn after my first online class today...what coincidence for it to be a recommended video lol
Tip: if you have a spare computer monitor or even a tv, using it to expand your computer screen is a great way to watch lectures/view slides, while also working on taking digital notes
I do that and it helps SOOO much
i use this and i gotta to say it has really helped me :)
Ipad side car and android tablets could also work
You could also use a spare iPad
OMG, you are a genius !!! I never thought about it!! Thank you a lot!
God bless you for making this so early in the semester. I'll probably watch this every week because it's so informative
Why would you watch this every week LOL, maybe you can just jot it down the information.
Yes!! Getting ready to sign up for Calc this week!!!! It’s good to keep up with good habits!!
I was just about to writte this exact same comment.
Yep
Just write the tips on a paper don’t waste 12 minutes a week that 48 minutes a month worth of a one subject study
A summary:
1. Treat your online classes as regular classes.
2. Add things to your to-do list regularly.
3. Get digitally organized(handle your class files properly).
4. Break up your days to rejuvenate yourself.
5. Form a Virtual Study Group.
Thank you!
gracias amigo
S-Study group? sorry u need friends for that.. i dont have some of those
Thank you
ur goated.
Zoom is literally making me brain dead I’m stuck on there for over 8 hours a day sitting in front of a screen I hate it and it’s so boring
True
Same man I can't concentrate more than 15 seconds
Why do teachers insist on using it?! I hate having to do it and it is more than a waste of time than anything else
8 hours? jesus, all our classes only last an hour per encounter and we only have 3-4 subjects per day so it only lasts till lunch, but 8 hours in front of a screen?!
Ikr
After my first semester of online classes in my Master's program I can attest to the fact that Thomas hit this one out of the park. 10/10 would Thomas Frank again.
lol @ the last part
Missed opportunity to call this "Thomas Frank's Declassified Online School Survival Guide". Still a fantastic video!
I accidentally closed my eyes during a physics class and woke up an hour later
Did that in a computer lab. Because i drank benadryl 😅
I slept soundly through my ethics class this morning. now im so lost
@@wonderlight3609 I’ve decided to hold a key in my hand so when I fall asleep it drops to the floor and I wake up from the sound. Try it.
@@xsilverx1198 I honestly wouldn't even hear the key, once i'm asleep i'm out I don't even hear alarms when I sleep either my body will naturally need to wake up or someone will need to wake me up
I had a lot of work and tests in school lately, which kept me awake in three consecutive days. I had an hourly break on friday so I decided to take a nap...I literally slept through my alarm and missed my entire chemistry lesson...I was so frustrated when I woke up to my german lesson and everybody was questioning my mysterious dissappearence... I am really glad that the holidays will be here soon
My real education as a teenager was:
1. Books I chose to read myself
2. Learning to manipulate/program computers (taught myself)
3. Video games (found them myself)
4. Maths/Humanities for Idea generation/connection (school)
#1-3 happened despite formal schooling, not because of it.
The Online world also helped me develop my current _UA-cam_ channel projects, blog, courses and overall digital world exploration.
oh i feel that most of my learning happens through Instagram and netflix
“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.”
― Aristotle
2:00 Nice touch with Ali Abdaal!
We love Ali!
We love a good crossover 🙂
Him: “..as always, I’m not your dad”
Me: 😢
For now...
-Dad!
-IM NOT YOUR DAD!
He protec,
He attac,
But most importantly,
He's got your bac
Job Wink thats cuz he’s thomas franc
So he's our new baccpacc?
we started the online fall semester and I'm genuinely dying slowly
Bro same! I have felt so out of touch with my friends, reality, and even my life
SAME OMG midterms hit and i started falling behind😭 i'm watching this to get myself back together :(
Tip adding to your "breaking up the day": do housechores as study breaks. I always clean the house when I'm tired from working in front of my screen. Wiping the walls, greasing the sofas, and washing the carpets can be a real workout and you'll feel more productive than just walking up and down the stairs.
Online classes are a double edged sword:
It is convenient to attend them from home but it is so easy to get distracted.
I'm just hoping that libraries are open again next semester. I found out that it is super hard for me to get to work on things when I basically don't really leave my home. And I only have 1 room + the bathroom so I can't even go to another room.
And because I don't really leave my room much, I kinda loose my sense of time and get up at around 10am. It sucks. I want to change this. Breaking up my day is a great start.
I've had some success with a wifi keyboard for my phone so I can go to local parks and work there. Started on it when I watched CGPgrey's 'spaceship you'.
@@MrThorSir
True, that is a good point. I could use my phone as a hotspot for my tablet or laptop.
The problem I have with that is my low volume of mobile data. I can't watch streams or videos with 2gb for a long period.
@@red_dll Sure, but you can plug textbooks into text to speech apps, download video/audio or complete writing assignements/composing email/reviewing notes etc.
Its not perfect, but the change of scenery does help- I got real improvements just by going out and writing a 'what am I doing today' list, even if I couldn't actually get the work done there.
But that's sad to countries who have a weak internet....
@@MrThorSir Why didn't I think of simply downloading the videos? That is a great idea.
For isolation, I play Study With Me youtube videos which essentially mimic the silent study companionship or "work calls" without having your Webcam on (for those who are anxious about being on conference video).
The ASMR of Study With Me videos can be really helpful for me, especially if the videos were filmed in a library or cafe, which I LOVE working in, but can't go to right now.
So a UA-cam video of someone studying can be really helpful to play while studying and working to promote focus and productivity. :)
I find it funny that when Thomas always ends with "as always, I'm not your dad" and then I think about the possibility that his future child watching his videos and wondering if he/she is adopted.
Haha so funny 😐
Lmao that made me laugh 😆
😂😂😂
Super important point about online classes, especially if you're starting a new program/course and haven't met (and won't meet) any of your new classmates in real life: **It is really, really lonely.**
Making connections, both social and academic, with your classmates and the faculty is going to be *super* hard. Especially for students in transition periods, this disconnect could potentially lead to a much higher dropout rate than normal. Make an effort to connect with your classmates! Find them on social media and make a group where you can share your notes and post memes, play some Jackbox games or something with them, anything you can think of. You aren't going to get any freebie social interaction this semester between classes (or heck, in class). *You* have to make the effort to get to feel like you belong in your course, because you do.
1:34 TIP 1: Treat online class like real class
Definitely Thomas doesn't know how I behave in class 🤣
Jokes aside,
Thanks for the Survival Guide. This probably the best guide in UA-cam!
Definitely Thomas doesn't know that our instructors don't treat the class as a real class 😭 they don't even upload the syllabus on time 😒
@@albacorona2472 no, they don't do that on time in a "real" class too 🤣
Really?😱
I watch Netflix when the teacher gives a lecture. I’m still being on top of assignments but nothing stimulates me like in-person classes. I need to stop it.
Genuine question: is it normal to have an online history class that is No lecture, PowerPoints with pictures, shorthand professors notes, and textbook reading only? We get office hours but only to ask specific questions.
I do almost everything you say, even taking notes on Notion and having folders in folders per class. And it was going alright for me even though I was self-quarantined for 14 days, communicating with nobody physically. Now, everything is falling apart. I feel like I'm sitting on the desk for the whole day and end up nothing achieved. I don't even remember what we did during the last session and I start forgetting about the assignments even though I stick notes everywhere and set alarms for everything... I think I'll try to watch online classes outside maybe sitting in a cafe or somewhere quiet and healthy. Or I'll end up doing nothing but sitting at the same spot for the entire day... And study groups sound fun! I'll try and find people who may wanna join. Thanks for the advice!
this is honestly the perfect video for any student right now, its so tough :((
It's easy to complain, but difficult to overcome and adapt. Watching your videos for the past 3 or 4 years now has helped me with the latter so much, so thank you Thomas. Keep grinding!
he posts the best videos at the perfect timing omg. starting the semester tomorrow aaaa
Me too!! Good luck!!
Thank you! You too!!
3 things that made me literally laugh out loud:
1) Thomas power walking. Had to rewind that cuz it was so hilarious
2) The furby(?) bit
3) the last 15 seconds is gold
I’ve had classes that were mostly online they weren’t so bad. It just takes discipline. Like working remotely.
I did the virtual study group with my friends during quarantine and exam period. And really helped staying motivated to study hard during exams without feeling completely isolated.
1. Treat online class like real class.
2. Calendar and to do lists.
3. Be digitally organized.
4. Take breaks or atleast change your location when studying.
5. Deal with Isolation by studying together virtually.
the production value of this is insane
I was set to start online school tomorrow, but we’ve got 2 hurricanes for the price of 1, thus I’ve got more time to convince myself I’m being productive by watching productivity videos
This video just popped up on my suggested and this is literally life saving thank you so much, hopefully you'll get to 2million subscribers soon!
0:27 How did I not realize it before?! You've been hiding in plain sight Thomas Lopez - KNOWLEDGE!!!
I'm going back to school and decided on online classes because of work... Thank you for this it really helps to focus me haha 30 and going back to school is nerve wrecking 😭😭
I’m starting 2nd year of dental school online for the first few weeks apart from clinics.....this video hopefully will help me cope 😁🇬🇧✌🏼
The “Study Together” is perfect for working with others in silence. Been using it for the past few days and it’s worked wonders.
1st time viewer here! 🙋 this video was recommended in one of the FB groups I follow 😊 Love the tips! This school year is really more challenging not only for us teachers but more so for students who have to rely on their self-discipline & internal motivation to succeed on their classes.
doing Pomodoro and im currently working on a class assignment, and watching this during the break.
I dont like this class but Pomodoro is helping me get through it thanks for telling me about it.
Me watching this, ignoring the mountains of overdue work I have left to complete by September:
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thanks, bro, love this, it's simple, effective, and straight to the point while every other video tells you to basically get fancy stuff and a colourful keyboard.
Thanks for these tips! My online fall semester began a few days ago and I've already felt myself falling behind w/ a disjointed schedule, so I hope your advice will help me stick closer to my daily routine.
Best wishes!
Who else needed this? Thank you for posting and sharing these tips!!
True story: My 11-year-old is watching 'The Legend of Korra' in the living room right next to me when you asked, "Where were you when the Fire Nation attacked?"...
aside from these tips being super spot-on and easy to get done, this man is charming!
As a teacher at university I need one of those from the other perspective!
As a student I can tell you that I hate this. I just can't concentrate to look at screen more than 30 minutes
Going back to college while working full time. I'm starting off by taking 2 online classes during the summer semester. Thank you for these tips!
Currently in quarentine for two weeks. Every zoom lecture brings me closer to death.
Took your tip about emailing my professors ahead of time (initially to save on the textbook racket) & it paid off in spades. Thank you. All my classes are online thanks to covid 😰 but I'm already confident & prepared for a new to me learning platform.
I'm realy enjoying online classes, especially the prerecorded ones! I've never been so on top of uni work in my life! Turns out I needed Quarantine to show me that going to lectures and falling asleep in them is not an effective way to study 😅
The hardest thing for me is getting complete instructions on assignments,journal entries, discussion boards. We are also required to go to an actual in person event. Doing the reading, blackboard and mind trap assessments are easy and straightforward. 😊
*Thomas’s videos are practically already an online class*
This is the first video on this topic that has made sense & kept my attention all the way through. I think that says a lot about the quality of the channel & it's skill at explaining detailed topics.
Ughh thank you for this. I’m only on Day 2 of classes and im already feeling a little overwhelmed
O yeah, the time zone!!! Thank God I ran into your video today because it's the second day of my online college courses and I have assignments that are due today by 11:59pm EST. However I'm currently located at PST which means in reality I have make sure I turn them in no later than 8:59pm PST,🤦. Great Tips!!!
lol at the "here in my garage" - tai lopez re-enactment 🤣🤣
Love you Thomas Frank! ❤️
“The key to success is to appreciate how people learn, understand the thought process that goes into instructional design, what works well, and a range of different ways of achieving goals.”
- Tim Buff
Thomas's experience with his ridiculously amazing examples makes up the best self help video
Wow this would have been so useful months ago 😭😭
Going back to school online soon with my husband working from home and my two kids doing online school. I think the tips in this video will be really helpful for me.
To be honest I complete things way faster and manage my time better when in isolation, I feel like I get distracted easily when in a physical learning environment. Although the iPhone is the definition of distraction.
You should look into getting an app called Forest
how do you manage to keep your sense of time, for me i have been stuck in lockdown for over 5 months.
i feel like i have lost all structure in my day, and just feel aimless, time just blends into itself, and it can be really hard to stay motivated to do anything.
even when i sit down to study, it just feels like an endless blur of study time, everyday when i wake up in the same tiny room, and sit at the same desk, it just feels like and endless expanse of time, without any direction or structure to guide me, or keep my focused on a goal.
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This will sound weird, and I’m trying different methods because there’s some problems with it. However, it worked for me over quarantine.
Alarms on my phone. Instead of a calendar where it’s an abstract time structure that could be lenient, I wanted something that forced structure into my day when in quarantine. So I plan out my entire day with alarms, and it’s obviously a lot harder to ignore even if you’re in a rut. Like I said before though, it being on my phone is problematic because having a phone while working is asking to be distracted. However, alarms did force a sense of urgency and a sense of time, and I feel I get more work done. When you hear your alarm in the morning, whether you roll out of bed or jump out, you always get up to at least hit snooze. It’s a lot harder to lose structure in your day.
This only worked for me and I’ve never heard of this method anywhere else, but keep trying different methods to get your sense of time back.
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thanks a lot, I'll definitely try those tips.
yeah, it's just when you lose the structures and routines that you've built up over the years, that suddenly gets disrupted, then you're sometimes left a bit disorganized.
hopefully, i can get used to this new system.
Having been in an online MBA program for the past 2 years, it has been nothing short of fantastic. Depends on the organization/university offering the online class as some do it way better than others, generally speaking, there is an asynchronous portion (with deadlines) as well as live sessions and course work/group projects, all of which with deadlines. It's not all too different from work life where you simply make sure to get the job done; with online classes, it's making the time, studying, and getting the assignments done.
As things shift towards online, there for sure will be some improvements but some issues too. One the one hand you'll have quality education at a cheaper price available for more people. But, you'd also have a lot of teachers out of a job, and whole institutions that would fall. Not that I don't think it shouldn't happen either
My classes have actually gotten more expensive. There is an "Online learning fee" bs that our college has.
@@paulgarcia2887 I guess I shouldn't have put it past schools to figure out a way to be more expensive
Astoundingly, after a lot of failure in the past and time off of school... I'm doing a lot of this. Kind of proud of myself.
Y’all I’m actually crying. It’s my first year of uni, and my grades have significantly gone down from hs, and I’m struggling to catch up with all of my classes (and all i do is study).
I understand the feeling.
I hope your ok 😽
i'm so sorry i understand that
Yup I know how it feels online school sucks even more than in school 🏫
If all you're doing is studying, them you're studying wrong.
I did my Bachelor's from a Design college and I'm learning more from Skillshare these days. The wonders of online classes...
9:18 - I thought that was the llama speaking until it zoomed in 😂
Never been this early... I really agree about remembering everything better when you connect the memories with the place you were at when you acquire it (which is lacking in online classes). Thanks a lot for your tips and video Thomas, from France!
No one is pointing out how he purposefully showed Luffy instead of Goku.
I was searching this comment
Dr basmati are they not the same person?
@@randomguy-ys1mu you and me both heck even wano sanji and zoro.
RIGHT????
I've been taking online classes even before the pandemic. I prefer it. Mostly because I can go ahead in the material and set myself at a comfortable pace.
9:05 that's actually the best thing about learning online for me
amen to that
The most useful tip that has helped me is be conscious of due dates!! Being aware gives me a chance to work ahead and making sure I’m not going to have missing assignments.
Man I want this man to hit 2 mill rn
This guy helped me SURVIVE!
Can't agree more! All your points are a great takeaway for students who have just started online learning or are already students of online school. My friend's daughter has just joined International Schooling, an online school, and is enjoying the learning journey as now she gets some extra time to focus on her basketball classes...I will surely share your video with her.
You: Isolation during studying is bad
Me, an introvert: THE WHAT
Y'all I tried Focusmate out and it is a GAME CHANGER. This might be the single resource which helps me pass my online classes and keep up with research from home 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
The whole "folder in a folder in a folder" system is the only reason I managed to survive the "socially distanced" semester 😂
The timing of this video is just awesome! Decided to go back to school due to less work hours and it’s my first time with online classes.I’m currently having trouble with allllllll of this. THANK YOU
Omg 0:24 "very expensive ones taught to you by guys in their garages" as you put on the round glasses XD
staring at a screen from 8am to 3:20pm with a very small amount of breaks then tuitions for 1-2hours and watching videos to understand the topics in depth is taking its toll on me.
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just gonna leave this here
As an Optometrist myself, I'd like to kindly share with you a tip: if you don’t have prescription glasses (and you don’t need to), you can still get glare-reducing glasses to protect your eyes. This type of glasses is similar to polarised sunglasses. However, don’t buy a pair on your own, it’s better if you seek an eye specialist first and have your eyes assessed before you purchase glare-reducing eyeglasses.
That Tai Lopez reference had me laughing like mad
My high school is at a time zone 12 hours behind where I live.
You can imagine my enthusiasm towards the jet-lagged life I'm going to endure for the next couple of months.
Whew this is the earliest I’ve ever been 😂
All tips were designed thoughtfully. Thanks mate. Also it was great to know about focusmate.
He wasn’t lying when he said it was easy to fall behind
The editing gets better and better with each new video, keep up the amazing work!
Thanks ;)
Matt D' Avella watchout! Thomas is comming for you on the biceps war
Self discipline is the most important set aside all the distraction that can affect to your learning
Online classes: Saving the world's education systems since 2020
For dealing with isolation, if you're too shy or don't want to video chat with a stranger, you can also look up some "Study with Me" videos. A lot of the time a youtuber will go live, study or work, and leave the video up on UA-cam. I did this last semester and it gives off the same effect. It also helps to monitor how much time you spend studying.
9:18 - Oh thomas you are never really alone ..! haha hilarious
Such a fantastic video. I remember hearing your name pop up in cortex and seeing how much effort you put into the flow of the video and the "stock" footage is amazing. Now I gotta go through the whole backlog!
How timely was this?! I've been doing so many Online Classes during this time. It's really helped my improve my own content.