EMBRACING THE NEW

NORMAL IN LEARNING
Online Learning Tips
and Better Time Management

Prepared by the Guidance and Counseling Center

 Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the presentation, the

students are expected to:
1. identify tips and resources that will
help them succeed in transition to
online learning, and
2. create a time management plan to
accomplish academic and other
activities.
.
Online Learning

⮚ Is education that takes place over the Internet.

▪ It is often referred to as “e- learning” among other terms.
⮚The term "e-learning" is used synonymously with online learning and
concerns the online delivery of instructional content as well as
associated support services to students. 
▪ However, online learning is just one type of “distance learning” - the
umbrella term for any learning that takes place across distance and
not in a traditional classroom.
 Advantages of Online Learning

1. Flexibility
Students have the freedom to juggle their careers and school because
they aren't tied down to a fixed schedule.

2. Reduced Costs
Online education can cost less due to a variety of reasons. For
example, there is no cost for commuting.

3. Comfort
Forget about attending classes for hours, sitting in an uncomfortable
chair, and suffering from back pain by the end of the day. You will not be
bound to physical class session when you opt for online education.
Advantages of Online Learning

4. Online Learning Accommodates Everyone’s Needs

The online method of learning is best suited for everyone.

5. Lectures Can Be Taken Any Number Of Times

Unlike classroom teaching, with online learning you can
access the content an unlimited number of times.
6. Offers Access To Updated Content
A prime benefit of learning online is that it makes sure that
you are in synchronization with modern learners. This
enables the learner to access updated content whenever
they want it.
 Advantages of Online Learning

7. Scalability
eLearning helps in creating and communicating new training,
policies, concepts, and ideas. Whether it is for formal education or
entertainment, eLearning is a very quick way of learning!

8. Consistency
eLearning enables educators to get a higher degree of coverage
to communicate the message in a consistent way for their target
audience. This ensures that all learners receive the same type of
training with this learning mode.
 Advantages of Online Learning
9. Self-paced learning.
When you start browsing through interesting online courses and
programs, you’ll notice the Self-Paced label on most of them. 

10. Documentation
All the information that you will need will be safely stored in an
online database.

11. Increased Instructor - Student Time

Students in traditional classrooms may not get the personalized
attention they need to have concepts clarified. 
 Advantages of Online Learning
12. Effectiveness
eLearning has a positive influence on an organization’s profitability. It makes it easy to
grasp the content and digest it.

13. Less Impact On Environment

As eLearning is a paperless way of learning, it protects the environment to a lot of
extent.
 Online Learning Tips for College Students

1. Demonstrate patience and compassion

  One thing you can control in this situation is your attitude.
Exercise patience when studying and when dealing
with others.
Online Learning Tips for College Students

2. Know your online tools – They are here to make

your life easier.

▪ Familiarize yourself with Zoom, Skype, Google
Hangouts and other similar video conferencing
platforms. 
▪ Log in to your school’s online student portal. 
▪ Utilize Google Docs. If you aren’t already using
this free resource, now is a great time to start.
Online Learning Tips for College Students
3.

Form good habits now, and take them forward with you.
▪ Manage your schedule. 
▪ Create a physical calendar for short term objectives. 
▪ Maintain a routine. This is so important, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Just start with a simple morning routine to start your day off on the right foot.
Online Learning Tips for College Students

4. Eliminate distractions – Maybe the hardest thing to do, but it is so necessary

you to experience success.
▪ Put devices on “Do Not Disturb” mode. 

▪ Close out any non-relevant tabs in your browser. 

▪ Create a dedicated learning space. 

This may not always be possible, but if you can,

designate a place to be your “classroom.
Online Learning Tips for College Students

5. Engage in good communication 

⮚ A life skill you need to develop, regardless.
▪ Stay engaged with professors for regular updates. 
▪ Be transparent about any personal needs or
limitations.
▪ Create virtual study groups with friends. 
Online Learning Tips for College Students

6. Practice self-care 

⮚ Physically and mentally, take care of yourself.

▪ Exercise a growth mindset, not a fixed mindset. 
▪ Try some new at-home workouts. 
▪ Stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is so important to your
health. 
▪ Get your sleep. 
▪ Take care of your mental health. The uncertainty
surrounding COVID-19 is causing a lot of stress and
anxiety for many.
Online Learning Tips for College Students

 7. Challenge yourself

⮚ Less social activities, because of social distancing, equals
more time to get ahead.
▪ Take control of your future. 

- Turn the Coronavirus pandemic into a net positive for

yourself.
TIME MANAGEMENT IN THE
NEW NORMAL
STUDENT WELL BEING AND LEARNING
 How are you utilizing your time in this NEW NORMAL?

“The key is not spending time,

but in investing it”
- Stephen R. Covey

It means, you can spend time on useful and

useless things, but if you call it “investing”,
you most definitely should invest it in
something that has value and importance to
you.
What is TIME MANAGEMENT?

• It is the process of controlling

your life through your use of
24 hours that you have in a
day.

• Helps you avoid burnout and

stress, and makes you more
productive.
 Why do we need Time Management ?
Everyone has the same 24
hours in a day, meaning,
• To save time it’s not about how much
time you have, but how
• To reduce stress well you can manage it
especially in this “New
• To increase over work output Normal.”

• To have more control over

our work responsibilities
TIPS FOR BETTER TIME MANAGEMENT
1. Know How You Spend Your Time
Analyze where most of your time is devoted – personal, family, recreation
etc.
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2. Set Priorities
Prioritize the tasks as per their importance and urgency.
3. Use Planning Tools
Provide a materials and write down the things that you need to do.
 Make a Habit

4. Get Organized
Implement a system that allows you to handle information
only at once.
 To-do list

5. Schedule Your Time Appropriately

Keeping a to-do list helps you remain organized and on top of things.
 Meeting Up
6. Delegate: Get Help From Others
There are people as well. Don’t do everything on your own.
 Discipline Yourself!

7. Stop Procrastinating
Try breaking down the task into smaller segment that requires less time commitment.
 BALANCE things
OUT

8. Manage External Time Wasters

Eliminate time spent and implement some rules that balance in your task.
 Finding
and
doing
the ONE
THING

9. Avoid Multi-tasking
Focus on and disthing one at time to avoid being overwhelmed.
 Becoming more Productive
10. Stay Healthy And Safe
Make your self healthy both physically and mentally by eating nutritious
food, exercising and getting enough rest.
 Activity: Online Learning Reflection

1. What are the challenges and lessons you have learned from the Pandemic
lockdown? How did you respond to these challenges?
2. What is your favorite thing about online learning?
3. What is your least favorite thing about online learning?
4. Why are time management skills important for online learners?
5. What is something that would make the online learning better? Try to think
about things you can actually do.
Remember this:
REFERENCES:

▪ Chapman, S. W. , Rupured, M. (2014, April). 10 Strategies for better Time Management. Retriev
ed from https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%201042_1.PDF

▪ International Journal on E-Learning, v8 n4 p495-510 Oct 2009.Retrieved from

https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ851849 -

▪ https://www.ccaurora.edu/programs-classes/online-learning/benefits-online-education
(advantages)

▪ https://elearningindustry.com/5-advantages-of-online-learning-education-without-leaving-hom
e

▪ https://elearningindustry.com/9-benefits-of-elearning-for-students

▪ http://www.sylvanlearning.com/blog/index.php/10-good-study-habits-new-school-year/

▪ https://gmat.economist.com/news-announcements/seven-tips-home-studying-during-coronavi
rus-pandemic

▪ https://thriveglobal.com/stories/online-learning-amid-coronavirus/
Feel free to consult with your Guidance Counselor
at Counseling on Demand in Canvas.