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education, your assignments may take longer. Each time you come back to an assignment

(from Instagram for example), you have to get familiar with it, find your spot, remember what
you were going to do next, etc. You may make more mistakes as well because these

distractions and switching between tasks will tire out your brain. Also, you will remember
less because you are not able to commit what you are learning to long-term memory due to

distractions. What you can do is focusing on one thing at a time and take breaks between tasks
(you can study 25-50 minutes and take a break 10 minutes).

Note-taking and engagement: Make sure you take notes and are mentally engaged in the

course. Taking notes will increase retention and help you stay engaged in the topic.
Do not procrastinate: During online education you may less harried but sticking to a

schedule and meeting deadlines are still important. Hence, follow your schedule and finish
your work the same way you were doing before.

Ask for support: If you have questions about the tasks or the content, do not hesitate to ask
your teacher or your peers. Keeping communication channels open will help you keep

updated and relieve your stress anxiety about any issues related to school work.

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6) PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING MOTIVATION TO ATTEND CLASSES
6.1. WHAT IS MOTIVATION?

Motivation is the process that initiates, directs and sustains goal-directed behaviors.

Motivation includes the biological, emotional, social and cognitive forces that drive behavior.
The term motivation is often used to explain why a person does something. It is the driving

force behind people’s actions.

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