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Student Success Resolution #4: Turn Off Technology
By Meaghan Montrose
By now you should already be reaping the benefits of the first three resolutions for academic success. Keep up the good work and focus on incorporating today’s tip into your study habits.
Technology is a great thing- computers, cell phones, MP3 players, Kindles, video games, etc… The problem: these devices can become huge distractions when you are trying to do your work. The solution: put away the technology while you are studying.
Although it seems like a skill, multi-tasking is not a good thing. Trying to do multiple things at once will make you less effective and less productive than if you did each task separately. With this in mind, it is not a good idea to check your email, watch television, or text with friends while you are also doing homework.
Here is the plan- turn off all of the distracting pieces of technology and keep them out of sight when you are ready to study and do your schoolwork. You can incorporate these fun distractions as rewards in your study plan. (Refer to Student Success Resolution #2: Less is More) After studying for a small chunk of focused time, take a quick break to do something fun like send an email, listen to a song, or play a video game. This will give your mind a little break and allow you to come back to your work refreshed!
Bottom line: turn off the T.V., cell phone, computer, and iPod if you want to be successful and efficient with your studying. (Hey, you might be losing them anyway if you don’t keep your grades up!)
Did you miss the last tip? Check out Student Success Resolution #3!
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