A Series from the UConn School of Business
Succeeding In A Virtual Classroom

Take time to reflect on your virtual experience so far and examine areas that challenge you as a learner.

This semester is an opportunity to hone skills such as organization, adaptability, and strong communication so that they benefit you now - and in the long term.
Leveraging Your Learning Style
Know How You Learn

Once you know how you learn, you can successfully adapt to new teaching styles every semester.

Knowing your learning style can teach you how your mind gathers, interprets, organizes, and “stores” information for further use, which allows you to make the most of the time and energy you spend on new subjects.  
Make Your Notes Work For You
Strategies For Beginners

  • Scan for important ideas before reading more thoroughly.
  • Mark key words and concepts (examples).
  • Write down questions within the text as they occur to you.
  • Be selective about what you write: don't just list every fact you see!
  • Take notes by hand or type .(whichever works for you).
  • Draw things out if possible.
Advanced Note-Taking Strategies

  • Do you prefer the simple life? 'The Outline'
  • Want to maximize your review time? 'The Cornell'
  • Focused on one specific topic? 'The Mind Map'
  • Practicing your active listening skills? 'The Flow Chart'
  • Would you rather work smarter, not harder? 'Writing on Slides'
  • Are you a visual learner? Love to doodle? 'Bullet Journal'
Can I Just Write On The Article?

Sure! But ask yourself: "Am I taking notes, or just highlighting?" Keep yourself honest (and retaining information) using the strategies in the link below.
Do You Have An Audio Learning Style?
Listen to the LAUNCH Podcast!

Hear from experts across UConn's campuses.
Questions? Do you have a suggestion for online academic resources that will help students while engaging in remote learning?

Email ruth.morris@uconn.edu.