{"id":13001,"date":"2020-07-01T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/?page_id=13001"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:55:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:55:55","slug":"online-and-remote-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/online-and-remote-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Online and Remote Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>ONLINE AND REMOTE LEARNING<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/online-learning.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p>While many college students are familiar with the unique challenges in online coursework, the COVID 19 pandemic has compelled all students to adjust quickly to very new and different learning conditions. Remote learning can have an effect on how you motivate yourself, how you manage your time, and how you study and take exams. Review the other sections of the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/\">Study Your Way to Success<\/a><\/em> portal for specific strategies on these topics, then scroll through this section for tips and strategies to address challenges you may experience as you adjust to learning remotely.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/pdf.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/URI-AEC-Tips-for-Remote-Learning-.pdf\">&nbsp;URI AEC Tips for Remote Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.unc.edu\/tips-and-tools\/online-and-remote-learning\/\">Online and Remote Learning Tips for Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">STUDY YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS MENU<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu menucenter \" data-name=\"Study Your Way to Success\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-study-your-way-to-success\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-13263\" class=\"study menu-hover main-menu menu-active menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13263\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/study-strategies-that-work\/\" title=\"Study Strategies that Work\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13575\" class=\"plan menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13575\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/planning-and-time-management\/\" title=\"Planning and Time Management\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13578\" class=\"learn menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13578\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/learning-from-reading\/\" title=\"Learning From Reading\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13572\" class=\"motivation menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13572\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/motivate-procrastination-distraction\/\" title=\"Motivate, Procrastination, and Distraction\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13569\" class=\"online menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13569\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/online-and-remote-learning\/\" title=\"Online and Remote Learning\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13566\" class=\"test menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13566\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/test-prep-test-taking-and-test-anxiety\/\" title=\"Test Prep, Test Taking and Test Anxiety\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"type-intro\" style=\"text-align: center\">Online and Remote Learning<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves compact\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/Communication-is-Key.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><b>Communication is Key<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">When studying remotely, communication with professors, advisors, and other helpful people becomes more important than ever &#8211; and sometimes more challenging. As you review your course syllabi and plan your work in Brightspace, you\u2019ll likely have lots of questions. Effective communication is critical to staying on top of things &#8212; and it may require patience, a little advanced planning, and some strategic thinking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Explore the links below for tips on communicating effectively in your online courses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/reach.louisville.edu\/tipsandtools\/onlinelearners\/\">Online Communication for Distance Learners<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@lportwoodstacer\/how-to-email-your-professor-without-being-annoying-af-cf64ae0e4087\">How to Email Your Professor (Without Being Annoying AF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearningtips.com\/2015\/02\/tips-for-communicating-with-your-online-instructors\/\">Tips for Communicating with Online Instructors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/Stay-Motivated.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><br \/>\n<b>Stay Motivated<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p>Some students find it more difficult to motivate themselves when studying remotely. Feeling isolated from other students and professors when you&#8217;re confused, facing difficulty finding good times and study spaces &#8212; lots of things can serve to demotivate you if you let them. There is a lot you can do to motivate yourself in general &#8212; here, though, are some tips that are especially useful for motivating yourself for online studies.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the links below for tips on staying motivated when studying remotely.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/professionalprograms.pearson.com\/blogs\/5-tips-to-keep-motivated-when-learning-online.html\">Five Tips to Keep Motivated While Learning Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyinternational.com\/news\/5-ways-stay-motivated-distance-learning\/\">Ways to Stay Motivated When You are Distance Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/distance-learning-10-ways-keep-motivation-high\">Distance Learning: 10 Ways to Keep Motivation High<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves compact\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/Manage-Your-Time-Carefully.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><b>Manage Your Time Carefully<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">When studying remotely, planning and time management becomes even more important. While studying on campus provides at least <em>some<\/em> structure, remote learning can sometimes feel entirely unstructured. Classes may not meet, study space may be harder to find, and everyday reminders (like talking with friends about when assignments or exams are due) may be less common. A good plan is absolutely necessary to getting your work done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Follow the links below to read about additional time management strategies for online learning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northeastern.edu\/graduate\/blog\/time-management-tips-online-students\/\">Seven Time Management Tips for Online Learners<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wgu.edu\/blog\/time-management-strategies-online-college-students1810.html\">Time Management Strategies for Online College Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/education.seattlepi.com\/poor-time-management-online-learning-1435.html\">Poor Time Management in Online Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/uri-library.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><br \/>\n<b>Create an Effective Study Space<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">When it comes to creating off-campus study spaces, one strategy does not fit all. You may live alone, with a large family, with roommates, in a big house, a small apartment, on a farm, in a city &#8211; you get the idea. Even going to a local library or cafe, can present extra challenges. In remote learning, planning how to make the best use of space and technology is just as important as planning time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Follow the links below for tips on creating study spaces that work wherever <em>you<\/em> work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.utep.edu\/extendeduniversity\/utepconnect\/blog\/april-2017\/7-ways-to-organize-your-study-space-for-success.html\">Seven Ways to Organize Your Study Space for Success<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/academy\/popular\/how-to-create-a-good-study-space-for-online-learning.html\">How To Create a Good Study Space for Online Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves compact\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/Check-Your-Tech.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><b>Check Your Tech<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Before you even register for a class, you\u2019ll need to consider your tech needs. Do you have the technology the course will require? Are there tech tools that will make it easier to get organized, or read, or stay focused? Where can you get help if you need?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Follow the links below for planning strategies and connections to helpful URI resources.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/blog\/online-learning\/tech-tools-online-college-students\/\">17 Tech Tools for College Online Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ramtech.uri.edu\/home\">RamTech URI Technology Sales and Services<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/camera-video.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLSxTdOzKAFOCZjXav1aCRQ\">Brightspace Video Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/Taking-Online-Exams.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><br \/>\n<b>Taking Online Exams<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p>As a college student, you may already have a lot of experience in taking computer-based exams. Taking tests is challenging under any conditions (see the Test Prep and Test Taking section of the Study Your Way to Success Portal for many great tips). But taking online exams as part of remote learning can present its own challenges and require its own strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the links below for remote testing-specific strategies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cengage.com\/tips-taking-online-exams\/\">Tips for Taking Online Exams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/teachonline\/taking-testsquizzes-in-your-online-class\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many college students are familiar with the unique challenges in online coursework, the COVID 19 pandemic has compelled all students to adjust quickly to very new and different learning conditions. 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