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Top 5 Tips for Online Study Groups

March 24, 2020 by Jackie von Spiegel

Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation! But studying together online might be a challenge. Here are some tips.

1. Get your group together

  • 3-5 classmates who want to achieve a good grade.
  • Email your classmates on Carmen to invite them to start a group.
  • Schedule recurring CarmenZoom meetings and set reminders.

2. Agree on a study session format

  • Discuss your group goals.
  • Decide how you will approach each study session (e.g., review study guide from professor, use study questions in your textbook, etc.).

3. Show up prepared

  • Be familiar with course material before study session.
  • Identify difficult topics or questions you have about the content.

4. Stay organized and focused

  • This can be challenging, especially when they are your friends!
  • Identify a group leader to identify goals for each session and keep the study session moving toward those goals.
  • Take short breaks at scheduled intervals.
  • Minimize distractions – put your phone on Do not Disturb/Downtime and minimize irrelevant tabs and apps.

5. Review, review, review

  • Do a quick wrap-up at the end of the study session to recap.
  • Allow the last 10-15 minutes of the review session to address your progress toward your goals.
  • Take note of questions the group has for the professor or TA.

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