I am taking two online classes and two in person classes this semester. I'm not a huge fan of online classes because I tend to procrastinate even more than usual. This being said, in my other online class I have procrastinated so much that it shows in my grades. No matter how much I study, I still get low grades for my quizzes and tests. This is my fault because of the lectures. Watching lectures online has always been a problem for me and since I never watch it on time, I have a lot to watch in a short amount of time.
I've learned that I have to pace myself or take less online classes if this will continue. One online class is fine because I organize myself to watch lectures twice a week but since studying abroad, it has become more difficult and I watch the lectures whenever I think I have time. I am studying a lot for my next exam in that class and hopefully it will pay off. I get frustrated when I do not see the results I want but I am the only one at fault. Sometimes the information doesn't click and thats also what is happening. If I sit down and put all my focus on it, I will hopefully do well.
Hi Cristina, I have had the problem of procrastination too. I am still trying to limit how much I procrastinate because it does show in the grades. I think it is is smart that you have taken less online classes and that you are found a new way to pace yourself. I have learned throughout my failures that pacing myself has helped me learn to combat procrastination.
ReplyDeleteHey Cristina! There is a quote by Michael Jordan that is relates to this concept really well. It goes like, "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." Great post Cristina!
ReplyDeleteHi Cristina! I personally do not mind online classes but I can see how they can cause problems. Something that I do is I try to watch the lectures that I need to watch within 24 hours of the lectures being posted online. I also know that for most online classes there is still an option to watch the live lectures when they are recorded.
ReplyDeleteCristina, I completely relate with your struggles about online class. It is definitely a difficult thing to balance online classes due to the amount of disconnect from the professor and the rest of the students. Especially when classes are exclusively offered online and there are no other ways to take them. I wish you the best of luck in your future classes!
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