Our Student Success team, who are dedicated to ensuring our student stay motivated and reach their goals during their studies, have compiled some tips and advice to best prepare for online study.
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RMIT Online – Prepare for
Online Study
Be prepared for online study success
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Content overview
1. Build a strategy for study
2. Get your environment right
3. Know what services are available to you
4. Types of assessments
5. Other study tips, trips and hacks
6. Questions
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Build a strategy for study
Time management is key
• Unpack your day, week and month
• Let’s get out the diary…
• 15-20 hours minimum
• When are you most productive?
• What can move out, in and around?
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Build a strategy for study
Let people know about your study plans
• Talk to your boss
• Have a chat to your friends and family
• What events do you have on?
• Do you have any holidays coming up?
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Get your environment right
Study space
• Have a dedicated room or space to study in
• Get comfortable
• Internet connection
• Limit distractions
• Don’t procrastinate
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Know what services are available to you
• Online library
• “Smarthinking”
• You can visit the campus or other universities
• Use your student email, and always check it!
• IT issues? Contact 03 9925 8888
• We are always here to help. We are dedicate to your
success
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Types of assessments
Group Assessments
• Reports
• Essays
• Graded Discussions
• Group assessments
• Open Book Quiz
• Case studies
• Presentations
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Other study tips, tricks and hacks
• Miss a deadline? Don’t give up
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions
• Engage in discussions
• Take breaks
• Join a study group
• Confidence comes in time
• Keep your eyes on the prize
• We are only a phone call away