Monday, March 24, 2014

How To Pass Your Online Class

By Darrel Jefferson


It doesn't matter if you are going to school or not-having a better memory is a goal that many people have. This can be quite difficult for some people for a variety of reasons such as stress, environment and even diet.

Before your class even starts, make sure you have all the required materials and that you are familiar with the course website. If you have the syllabus before the first day of class, carefully go through it and know what will be expected so you can hit the ground running.

One of the most important things a person can do to maintain or improve their memory is to get plenty of sleep each night. This is something that practically everyone struggles with, but being rested can not only make you more alert, it lets your brain spend more time dedicating your day to memory. Because this doesn't happen when you get less sleep, you end up forgetting minutiae that could potentially be quite important.

From day one, make sure you know when all your assignments, quizzes, and tests are due. Have a schedule written down that will ensure you don't forget assignments or leave them to the last minute. If you are determined to do well, plan time each day to work on your online class. Once it becomes a solid part of your daily routine, the weight of your class hanging over your head will all but disappear.

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.

That is, after all, the point of gaining an education! Right? The quality of your education will be determined by how seriously you take learning. You are paying good money for your online classes - don't let that investment go to waste!

Second, use techniques like memory games, flashcards or word games to keep your mind active. Puzzles are another good way to keep your brain working. In a lot of ways, your brain is a lot like a muscle; the more you use it, the stronger it becomes. In order to improve memory, some people prefer to take a more comprehensive approach: they work on memorizing short passages of literature, poetry or any other written material each day. While these passages don't have to be very long, you can work to make them longer as you see improvement-and there will be improvement.

It doesn't matter if you are taking Business Administration, Accounting, or New Media Marketing. No matter what subject or level of difficulty your class is, you can pass with flying colors!




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