5 tips to handle a day unplugged
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The document provides five tips for students to manage their study effectively on ICT maintenance days, emphasizing the importance of preparation and the benefits of unplugging. Suggestions include downloading materials beforehand, reprioritizing study schedules, creating study aids, improving study spaces, and taking breaks. It highlights the significance of regular maintenance for university systems, comparing it to the necessity of servicing a car.
5 tips to handle a day unplugged
- 1. social.usq.edu.au CRICOS: QLD00244B NSW02225M TEQSA: PRV12081 5.2.O 12.2016 Graphics & Photos © Shutterstock 5 TIPSTO HANDLE A DAY UNPLUGGED 1 Consider what you need to download or print prior to being unplugged, then on ICT Maintenance Day, grab a cuppa, head for the couch and study old-school style with your textbooks, pen and paper. Research shows that those ‘who write out their notes by hand actually learn more than those who type their notes’* , so make the most of this opportunity. *NovaNext.com 2 Take some time out to re-prioritise your study schedule and set fresh study goals for the rest of the semester. 3 Spend time preparing study cards or revision sheets for upcoming exams. 4 Tidy or spruce up your study space so that you can return to your studies in a relaxed setting. 5 Schedule yourself a pit stop to relax and take a break from study altogether. While regular maintenance is essential, we understand that not being able to access certain USQ systems can be inconvenient. Whether you use these days as an opportunity to study unplugged or take a break from study altogether, preparation will help you stay on the road to study success, so be sure to stay up to date with upcoming ICT Maintenance Days by checking out the ICT Maintenance Calendar. University systems are just like your car; if you never check the fluids or pump up the tyres, it won’t work when you need it. Servicing our ICT systems is just as critical as keeping your car in tip- top working order, which is why USQ plans regular ICT Maintenance days throughout each semester. While some USQ systems undergo their regular services, think of these 5 tips as your courtesy car to prepare you for an ICT Maintenance Day and keep your study on track.