Study at Home? Tips to Create Learning Atmosphere

Since the spread of Coronavirus Disease-2019 learning in the classroom has been replaced by an online system. Quoting from government regulations concerning preparedness and anticipatory measures to prevent infection, schools divert online learning so students can learn from home.

Studying at home is a comfortable, low-pressure environment. However, there are a few reasons it can be difficult to study at home; At home and distraction can prevent you from accomplishing what you need to get done. Watching TV, taking a nap, scrolling through social media, or other activities, are big productivity killers that take you away from your goal of studying for or completing that assignment.

Here are several of many ways to help you stay focused and get more done when studying at home.

1. Get A Good Night’s Sleep

Students of all ages should get at least eight hours of sleep every school night. It’s the best way to ensure that the brain is refreshed and ready to process all of the information learned during the day. It may be tempting to stay up late to cram, but it’s more beneficial to get enough rest. A full night’s sleep is especially important the night before a test—a good night’s sleep makes you more alert and improves memory for test material, leading to better test results.

2. Study At The Right Time

Every student has his or her daily highs and lows. Some people are night owls while some people prefer the morning. Take advantage of the time of the day you feel most productive, and don’t try to force yourself. Try to study when you are most alert, so you can process and retain the information that you are studying.

3. Have A Designated Study Area

Whether it’s the kitchen table or the desk in your bedroom, create an area to study that is a designated study zone. Try to reserve your bed for sleeping and avoid studying in it (it can be all too easy to take a nap!). Most importantly, keep your study space clean and organized so you can put more time into studying (and less trying to find a pen that works).

4. Create A Timetable

Creating a timetable helps organize your time, schedules your breaks, and is especially useful when you have multiple subjects to study. Write your schedule down so you can remember it and refer to it often. Set reasonable limits for how much time you spend studying each day, and break your study session up into manageable chunks of time.

Although it seems convenient, studying at home can be difficult—procrastination and distraction can happen easily. But with a little bit of planning and organization, it can be an effective (and comfortable) place to study.