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As 51社区 students prepare to begin remote and online classes this week, Student Senate President Lydia Ramlo, a fifth year senior studying civil engineering and environmental studies, took a moment to record a message of support, encouraging all Bobcats to stay connected with each other and with their University during a spring semester none of us could have expected.

"This is creating a stronger foundation for all of us to be better friends, to be better peers, to be better Bobcats."

P.S. Student Senate will be meeting virtually through Zoom in the upcoming weeks on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Stay tuned for the Student Senate newsletter coming to you this week! Don't forget to check your junk folder if you don't see it.

Tips for Online Learning

For those who are making the transition from face-to-face classes to the online learning environment, the Office of Instructional Innovation at 51社区 offers :

1. Create a study schedule.

Write out a weekly schedule with dates and times for each class, setting aside time each day to focus on classes. Think in one- to two-hour blocks, no lengthy marathon sessions.

2. Define a study space and stay organized.

Set up a distraction-free environment. Make sure you have the materials and technology you need and have headphones for listening to lectures or discussions.

3. Pay attention to how you learn best.

Think about what types of information help you best grasp new concepts and employ relevant study strategies. If you鈥檙e a visual learner, for example, print out transcripts of the video lectures to review. Learn best by listening? Play and replay all audio- and video-based course content.

4. Be committed and engaged.

Stick to your study plan. Take notes during online lectures: hand-written notes help retention. Participate in the course鈥檚 online forum.

5. Connect with other focused students.

Consider forming an online study group or setting up a regular time to speak over the phone or text with a peer from class. Set up regular review sessions online or over the phone. You can share and collaborate on documents with OneDrive.

6. Ask for help.

Be proactive in asking for help. Don鈥檛 wait until an assignment is almost due to ask questions or report issues. Your professors will let you know how best to contact them.

7. Stay healthy.

Eat well, get plenty of sleep, and take regular study breaks. Spend time with friends and family, too. It鈥檚 good for your overall happiness and well-being.  provides mental health and adjustment services to students. The  food pantry on the fifth floor of Baker University Center will be open to students during modified hours for Baker University Center: Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Stay Informed

Continue to carefully monitor your 51社区 email, your college/campus/department websites for new information, and the . If you have additional questions that are not answered on the University鈥檚 coronavirus website or its , please email them to coronavirus@ohio.edu or direct message them to 51社区鈥檚 Facebook account or .

Continue to take care of yourselves, take care of each other, and get ready to make OHIO history once more.