{"id":5159,"date":"2021-05-05T11:56:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T10:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=5159"},"modified":"2021-05-05T11:56:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T10:56:28","slug":"what-is-it-like-to-learn-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/virtual-events\/what-is-it-like-to-learn-online\/","title":{"rendered":"What is it like to learn online?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hi, I&#8217;m\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lilymae<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and I&#8217;m a UX Design master&#8217;s student at Loughborough Design School!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having completed my undergraduate degree mostly in-person (if you can even begin to imagine what that&#8217;s like), I was\u00a0definitely sceptical\u00a0as to whether I would really get the most out of my master<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s knowing that it was going to be mostly online. Switching from a Philosophy undergrad<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0degree to a master&#8217;s in the design school was daunting enough as it is, and I was worried at first as to whether I would get the quality of teaching that I needed to make the most of my experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>My new home for 2020\/21!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219913572 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219913572 BCX0\">Fast forward to now, I have been studying online for 6 months, and to my own surprise, I have\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW219913572 BCX0\">actually preferred<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219913572 BCX0\">\u00a0the online teaching experience over being in-person.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219913572 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219913572 BCX0\">Of course,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219913572 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219913572 BCX0\"> there are some downsides to being totally online, such as not being able to properly experience the social side of being at university, but there are also a lot of positives that have come out of the virtual experience.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW219913572 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Free Time<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gone are the days where you\u00a0have to\u00a0wake up at least an hour early if you want to make it to your first\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lecture or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0spend half of your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aster break sifting through the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">months\u2019 worth<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of handouts you picked up that you swore you would organise later. With everything being online, everything is right there at your fingertips.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All of\u00a0my teaching is done through Microsoft\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eams meaning it is really easy to attend the classes you need to on time. Even just having that spare hour every day that you would otherwise spend commuting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> really does make a difference, as you have more freedom and control to spend that time however you wish, whether you want to go on a nice walk, take some rest or spend time catching up with friends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easy Access to Help<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\">Another key benefit to learning online is being able to communicate with your teachers and peers&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\">very easily<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\">. From my experience, the teachers have really&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW117204977 BCX0\">made&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW117204977 BCX0\">an effort<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\">to make sure&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117204977 BCX0\">that they were active and online during the working day so that we could get help whenever we needed it. Sending messages through the chat feature in Microsoft Teams really helped with not only making the most of your learning, but also helps you to build good relationships with your teachers, with it being a lot less formal than emailing back and forth.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117204977 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>My virtual learning workstation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Confidence<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the future of work heading in a more digital direction, my biggest take-away from this online learning experience has\u00a0definitely been\u00a0learning how to adapt and collaborate in the digital world. I have been able to practice so many transferrable skills which I wouldn&#8217;t have\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">had the opportunity to do had we been completely in person. Even simple things such as setting up meetings, participating in group discussions online and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">getting to grips with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0collaborative tools\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has really<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0se<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">me<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0up for a job in the future<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as more and more firms start to shift some (or all) of their work online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having said that, don&#8217;t be alarmed if you don&#8217;t consider yourself tech-savvy. No-one is expected to know how to use these tools like the back of your hand when you first start out, and there is a lot of support available from the IT services if you&#8217;re having any\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">difficulties<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t forget, your lecturers are still learning too, and from my experience, they have made a huge effort in being transparent and being\u00a0open\u00a0to feedback to make sure we are getting the most out of our education. Making the switch to online in a short space of time doesn&#8217;t come without its technical difficulties\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of course, but<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0knowing that your voice is being heard and feedback is taken on board is what has made my experience of learning online so positive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My Top Tips&nbsp;for Online Learning&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slowly build up your confidence<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it can be difficult at first to reach out to tutors or speak up in class when it&#8217;s so easy to hide behind your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">screen but<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0taking small steps to put yourself out there\u00a0can do\u00a0wonders for your confidence later down the line<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know when to switch off<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it can be easy to lose track of time when you&#8217;re working from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your computer all day<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so set a time in the evening to go outdoors or do some exercise to separate your working time from your free time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Listen to yourself<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0if you find yourself feeling unmotivated, don&#8217;t force yourself to work &#8211; you&#8217;ll only give up sooner. Instead, use that time to do something you&#8217;ll know you&#8217;re going to enjoy. Putting yourself back into that positive mindset is likely going to bring back that motivation without you even realising!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay organised<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">my academic diary has been my best friend when organising my life, not just my study schedule. It really helps with making sure that you stay on top of everything, and it\u2019s also nice to put pen to paper\u00a0once in a while\u00a0instead of relying on technology for everything!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-3.jpg 828w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-3-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/05\/Picture-3-768x723.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption>There&#8217;s still a place for pen &amp; paper!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does the future look like?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As lockdown eases, whether universities decide to return fully in-person or to remain somewhat online, rest-assured your learning experience will not be compromised whichever way it goes. Even through the worst of the pandemic, Loughborough made sure our voices were heard and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0we were getting the most out of our degree by listening to our needs and being proactive about it. Personally, I&#8217;m looking forward to being back in-person soon, but had I not had such a great online experience too, that might have been a different story.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I&#8217;m\u00a0Lilymae\u00a0and I&#8217;m a UX Design master&#8217;s student at Loughborough Design School!\u00a0 Having completed my undergraduate degree mostly in-person (if you can even begin to imagine what that&#8217;s like), I was\u00a0definitely sceptical\u00a0as to whether I would really get the most out of my master\u2019s knowing that it was going to be mostly online. 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