The University of Washington has transitioned from in-person classes to online classes due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Studying from home can be challenging – you may find yourself easily distracted by your pet, family members, the fridge, the TV, roommates, and your bed. Tech problems or limited access to equipment might also create a barrier to effective online learning. For a number of reasons, you might just find yourself not as motivated or productive. Some of you may also struggle with anxiety related to COVID-19 while also facing academic stress. Studying from home will require stronger willpower than usual to stay focused and adapting those tried and true strategies in this new learning environment.
To make this difficult adjustment a bit more manageable, we’ve included some tips below for distance learning.