Online Classes: A Survival Guide

Some practical tips for being just as successful in your online classes as you are in your in-person ones.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - How to Take Online Classes Seriously
03:39 - Calendar/Task Manager Tips
06:00 - How to Get Digitally Organized
07:27 - How to Break Up Your Day
09:01 - Dealing with Isolation

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[kyletremblay]

I took an online summer course. When he said it's easy to fall behind. It's REALLY easy.

[PowerhouseCell]

*"It used to be so simple"*
*I think you're overestimating me there*

[andreak.]

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.

[iambatman]

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

[superbros]

I think the biggest problem for many is the environment at home is not the best to study.

[heatherhughes]

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

[berryandlisa]

God bless you for making this so early in the semester. I'll probably watch this every week because it's so informative

[MisterPol]

Schools need to test different possibilities. Online classes work great for some. But I think colleges should decrease tuition if classes are taught online!

[DemetriPanici]

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.

[seattlecryptid]

Missed opportunity to call this "Thomas Frank's Declassified Online School Survival Guide". Still a fantastic video!

[divyeshagrawal]

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.

[americohagim]

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

[xsilverx]

I accidentally closed my eyes during a physics class and woke up an hour later

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Good habits formed at youth make all the difference.”
― Aristotle

[robertus]

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 _YouTube_ channel projects, blog, courses and overall digital world exploration.

[bluebell]

we started the online fall semester and I'm genuinely dying slowly

[jobwink]

He protec,
He attac,
But most importantly,



He's got your bac

[denebvegaaltair]

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.

[red_dll]

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.

[selenegan]

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.