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Strategies to make online learning a success
Excerpts from article published by the India Today Web Desk
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated college students to transition to digital classes as a full-time learning model for the very first time. Students and educators soon identified the unprecedented opportunity of online learning namely higher flexibility, self-paced learning, and a comfortable learning environment.
Here are five strategies to help you stay focused, accountable, and self-motivated in your online class
1. Stay focused
Online courses use a combination of learning methodologies which includes live videos, pre-recorded videos, audio lessons, and interactive content, making them more engaging and user-friendly. To achieve an effective learning outcome, keep your notepad and pen handy to take notes or jot down questions. Stay focused on your learning objective and reinforce the same by reflecting on notes taken and video recordings.
2. Familiarise yourself with learning tools and apps
There is a flurry of online tools and learning management systems used by schools and colleges. Familiarise yourself with how the different tools or platforms used in your online classes work, exploring ways to maximise its utility for you.
3. Be an active participant
Being an active participant in your virtual classroom is essential to having success in online classes. Enhance your understanding of the course by asking and answering questions during and after the class. A virtual meet-up session is one of the quickest ways to communicate with your teachers and resolve your doubt. Find a study-buddy, build a study group, and engage in online discussion boards to foster an involved and open learning environment.
4. Organise your study schedule
Mark your weekly study schedule on a calendar, factoring in prior commitments that may interfere with your regular study schedule. Break up your study time into smaller chunks dedicated to specific activities like attending lectures, reading, assignments and exams, and online discussions. Use a timer to conclude your activities and have fun checking them off your to-do list.
5. Set up a study station
A designated classroom setting creates a conducive learning environment and facilitates better learning outcome. To achieve the same level of academic success and boost up the online experience, a student must set up a dedicated learning station. Choose a study station that has limited distractions and a strong internet connection. Additionally, make sure your seating is comfortable and the place has good lighting to avoid eye strain.
Career
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Time to upskill yourself is now
Excerpts from article by Sanjeev Goel, published in The Financial Express
Advancement of skills is essential to survive and thrive in today’s nonstop world. For an organisation to remain relevant today, it needs people who are keen to adopt new skills and keep up with the ever-changing business demands and landscape. With technology causing a tectonic shift in the workplace and creating new opportunities that can be fully realised only through a modern workforce, there is a dire need for professionals to learn new skills that are essential in the evolving job market.
Here are three essential professional courses to further your career prospects
Data analytics
Data analytics proficiencies are in high demand amongst businesses that are looking to use their collected data to generate useful business insights. The pandemic and the subsequent new-normal of remote work are fuelling the demand for data skills. Several working professionals and students are opting for advanced learning courses in data analytics which will help them stand out and move ahead in their careers.
Cybersecurity
Today, with the growing instances of cyberattacks, cybersecurity has become a lucrative career choice for professionals. To help organisations keep their data safe, enterprises need specialists who are a step ahead of cybercriminals. Hence, now is the right time to get a degree in advanced cybersecurity technology.
Design strategy and innovation
Enterprises need to reimagine business, reengineer systems and recreate value all the time. Design strategy is a catalyst for innovation at all levels. Now, more than ever, every industry needs fresh value creators who can help organisations learn, adapt and seize new opportunities. A course in design strategy and innovation gives critical thinkers the skills and knowledge to utilise design thinking and to leverage design for strategic organisational change and enhancement.
Professionals across the country are choosing to learn newer skills and acquire higher education through professional courses amid economic uncertainty, and health and safety concerns. With the changing landscape of Indian enterprises, it would prove immensely useful for the current and future workforce to be better prepared and take challenges head-on, armed with a professional education.
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the article mentioned above are those of the author(s). They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of ICS Career GPS or its staff.)
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