During this pandemic while we all 'shelter-in-place' as required, it can be easy to feel isolated. While you can't meet in person, you can create study groups with other students. You can use email, phone calls, or apps to facilitate these study groups - whatever works for your group.

Remote study group apps like Google Hangouts, Zoom, FaceTime, or Teams are an effective way to help one another when struggling to understand a concept. Teaching each other helps to internalize the material more easily. Additionally, you can utilize the study group to ensure that everyone is staying on top of assignments (see Strategy 2 - Set Realistic Goals). An added bonus is you’ll find you complete your assignments more quickly.

Study groups, however, are only useful if you structure them and everyone is prepared.

Did You Know?

MATC's Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) has resources available on their website relating to study groups. While campus is currently closed and MATC study spaces aren't available, the TLC has information about creating a study group, tips for a successful study group, and preparing for a study group session.