Assigned discussion forums and open forums are a great way to share your experience with your colleagues and instructors.вЂќ For example, try relating the content to scenarios outside of the course. вЂњIt may be helpful for you to reinforce that knowledge by applying it in different ways. вЂњBy virtue of the course design, you should be presented with various opportunities to apply the content and topics,вЂќ said Nate Hinerman. Finding a way to apply the concepts you learn can help you make the most of course materials. One challenge you may face is retaining course content. I appreciate being more confident to say something and share an idea.вЂќ I tried to raise my hand more to contribute to the discussion and hopefully encourage my peers to speak.

вЂњIn the Zoom environment, it can be more challenging to raise your hand and see everyoneвЂ™s faces. вЂњThe Intro to Business and Data Analytics class helped me to become more confident in classroom speaking,вЂќ reflects Aaliyah Sibanda, a high school student who enrolled in an undergraduate course. Outside of forums, seize every opportunity to participate in discussions. Planning ahead will allow you to take advantage of rich discussions and share your ideas and experiences with classmates. вЂњCarve out a dedicated amount of time each day to log in and comment on forum discussions,вЂќ recommends Marcia Ruben, chair of the Management department and program director of the MS Leadership. This can be an adjustment, but forums provide meaningful opportunities for richer discussion that allow you to spend time crafting responses to written comments. In an online course, discussion forums may be the only regular interaction you have with other students outside of group assignments or email exchanges. вЂњItвЂ™s a good idea to map out the deliverables for each week on your calendar and block out time to complete your work.вЂќ вЂњRead the syllabus carefully at the beginning of the term and review the course schedule, assignments, and due dates,вЂќ advises Nate Hinerman, associate professor and department chair of the undergraduate Psychology program. Online learning provides the flexibility to participate in classes on your own schedule, but that flexibility can lead to procrastination. Whichever format you choose, here are five tips from GGU faculty and students to help you thrive in your remote courses. Asynchronous classes take place on eLearning platforms like Moodle that enable students to interact through discussion boards and pre-recorded videos on their own time. Our synchronous courses provide video interaction with students and instructors. GGU offers a range of online learning experiences including Zoom-enabled, synchronous (real time) courses as well as asynchronous courses, which are courses that donвЂ™t require logging on at specific times. But staying organized, motivated, and engaged in a virtual environment can be challenging, especially during COVID-19. These days, remote learning offers the flexibility and convenience that allows students to stay safe and healthy while balancing school with work and family commitments. Learn more about academic programs at GGU

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