By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Many schools are moving to remote learning as we work towards healing our world of Coronavirus. But e-learning is not a new concept; schools have been using elements of remote learning long before the pandemic hit. And once the pandemic is …
7 tips for e-learning
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. E-learning is not a new concept, but many students around the world have been thrust into virtual school with no warning, thanks to the Coronavirus. So I thought Iâd share some basic tips for e-learning that might make this experience a …
Study hack: How to make your own quizzes
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Let me start with this: The absolute worst way to study is to re-read your notes or your textbook. Re-reading is not studying. Re-reading is not learning. Re-reading is just your eyeballs moving over the same stuff it already moved over. …
I donât like my teacher: How to deal with âbadâ teachers
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. My favorite teacher in the whole world was my second grade teacher because she took me to the fifth grade classroom to borrow cool books. Somehow, this very same teacher was my sisterâs least favorite teacher in the whole world. My …
What to do when youâre absent from class: College edition
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This is part two of a two-part series about what to do when youâre absent from class. Part one outlined strategies for high school students, while this post is more appropriate for students in college or graduate school. As I wrote …
What to do when you’re absent from school: High school edition
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Absences happen. In most cases, an occasional absence from school is not a big deal – as long as you do the right things when you return. On the flip-side, if you donât know what to do when youâre absent from …
How to write an email to your teacher: Tips, rules and examples
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In most situations requiring you to communicate with your teacher, it is best to talk in person. I advise face-to-face meetings when possible because this reduces the chance of miscommunication. In-person meetings also give us the chance to communicate via body …
How to set goals and meet them using reverse engineering
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If youâre already getting the grades you want, then you likely already know how to set goals and meet them. Good job. If you are not happy with your grades or with how you (donât) accomplish things in general, then itâs …
How to do a Brain Dump to reduce anxiety and prioritize tasks
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. One of the most helpful mental and productivity strategies I have ever learned is how to do a Brain Dump. I did not invent this strategy, or its name, but thereâs no doubt I use it more than anyone. On top …
5 common study mistakes of college freshmen
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. In this post, I feature insights from Sara Pennington of SegueToCollege.com. In this Q&A, I ask Sara three key questions about misconceptions and common study mistakes that college freshmen often fall victim to during their first year out of high school. …