"Shh, be quiet! I’m trying to learn!" Top 5 Strategies for Staying Focused During Remote Learning

In this episode, I want to talk about ways to maximize your remote learning, journey and challenges as we as SLPs respond to COVID-19.

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Focus

• Ways to maximize your remote learning opportunity!

Story

• My daughter, when she studies, can have music and a movie going on at the same time.  Her phone is right beside her and she seems to easily stay focused on her studies. Me?  I need it quiet!

Discussion & Reflection Questions

1. How do I maximize my remote learning
2. How do I establish boundaries
3. How to I stick to my boundaries
4. What happens if I don’t have a good day
5. What happens after my class
6. How do I keep in touch with my professor
7. How do I get the help I need to
8. How do I stay in touch with my cohort
9. What if I feel I am going stir-crazy

Challenge Of The Week

• Learn to embrace loneliness and find areas to grow outside of yourself.  

Quote Of The Week

 “A season of loneliness and isolation is when a caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you get your wings.”  Mandy Hale

Tips for Success

• During this stay-a-shelter time, we must learn to be resilient.  Reflect on the lessons you are learning so you can carry them forward into life-after COVID 19.

Download

•  Self Check-In (https://bit.ly/MLE5SCI)

Upcoming Topics

• What if you’re terrified of what’s coming?
• What’s next?  The future of SLPs
• 5 must-have skills for SLPs to master during this pandemic

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