More and more research is showing that relying on phone apps for time management doesn't help students as much as writing by hand.
When you write by hand, rather than tap into a laptop or tablet, you slow down just enough to think more about WHAT you are writing. Handwriting activates the thinking part of the brain and helps with memory.
Meeting and learning via Zoom is hard for students, of course, but there are some things you can do to surf this zoom wave well, and make a positive impression on your teacher!
So what is with all this talk of stickers and markers? What do they actually DO? It turns out, they do A LOT when it comes to learning.
Find out more about the Centered Student Planner with a video from it's creator, Prof. Ginny Horan
The problem with fully online classes is that we fall victim to the "out of sight, out of mind" phenomenon.
By learning to manage your time, you reduce your stress. When you reduce your stress, you feel better.
Most people are visual learners so "seeing" what they need to do, written in a planner, helps them remember.
You already MADE the decision so follow through.
College is where you will make very deep friendships that will sustain you far more than any romance, so focus on your friends as much as you can.