Saturday, February 22, 2014

How To Pass Your Online Class

How To Pass Your Online Class

By Darrel Jefferson


If you were to divide college into three basic parts it would be getting good grades, having a social life, and getting adequate sleep. During your college experience, you most likely are only able to choose two of the three options. But putting of your sleep during you school years can be absolutely detrimental. Below are a few reasons why sleep should be at the top of your list when you are writing down your most important priorities and how to get the most out of your sleep as well.

Your school experience can be filled with so many up and downs that it can be so difficult to try and stay consistent with anything.

Many people find it helpful to have a scheduler, notebooks, highlighters, binders, and other materials that are common in traditional classes. You will, after all, be working with textbooks, taking notes, and preparing assignments and papers.

Whether you are able to only find 20 minutes in your packed schedule or have time to go to the gym everyday, staying consistent with exercise can greatly improve your sleep. Exercise allows your body to sleep better, and this will help with your energy levels and keep you able to focus more and be more productive during your studies.

The main reason people fail online courses is because they approached it with the wrong attitude. A lot of students sign up for online classes thinking that they will be a walk in the park. While this is true on occasion, it is not the rule. Colleges that are offered completely online especially will offer more difficult (AKA quality) courses that actually require work and learning.

Now that we have the basics out of the way, we can start to get into more detailed tricks. First, be positive! Studies have shown that someone with a positive attitude has more of a brain chemical that helps with memory. This not only makes your day a whole lot better, but it also helps you by giving you better short-term memory, problem solving skills and decision making skills. When you repeat something-like flashcards-while in a peak short-term memory state like this, then it will be easier to get the information into your long-term memory.

Avoid caffeine several hours before you decide to go to sleep and you will get a better nights rest. That better nights rest will help you be more energized and alert when you are taking your test or finishing up your papers.

Whatever you decide to do to improve your sleep, make sure that you are keeping sleep at a high priority. Every college student, whether you study accounting, event planning, or programming, you need adequate sleep to do your best. You will do better in your studies, better in your tests, and of course, your grades are sure to improve.




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