Items tagged with "Distance learning"
Articles
Motivation from a Distance
Motivation is something that we all struggle with. If we haven't got it we're worried about finding it and if we have got it we're worried about losing it! I was recently reading over an article on the postgraduate toolbox website, written by one of our regular contributors, Jo Draper, on "How to keep motivated when writing a thesis". The things she suggests are useful and include creating a timetable, taking breaks and rewarding yourself. These are all great ideas for keeping going and can be done whether you are studying within the university environment or not. Her final idea for motivation however is less wide ranging in reference to distance learners. It was to create or join a study/writing group, where a few people get together to work at the same point in space and time. Although this might not work for everyone, the principle is that at certain points in our PhD or postgr... read more
Blog Posts
All you need is a bit of enthusiasm!
Studying from home can feel like a slog sometimes and we are all guilty of a certain lack of motivation in a comfortable environment. This post is an article written for Postgraduate Toolbox by Jo Draper from Wordsworth Reading, about how to cope with working from home! So, you have enrolled in a distance learning course. All your course material has arrived. You have cleared a space in the spare bedroom and your new shiny pencils are sharpened and ready to go! Deciding that you are going to undertake a home study course is a big step in itself. It requires commitment and an ability to self-motivate. Firstly you need to find a quiet corner where you can study and keep all your course materials. Maybe in the home office, spare bedroom or even your kitchen table- just as long as it works for you. If you are unable to find a quiet space in your home then try your local library... read more