AIEP BULLETIN - STAYING PRODUCTIVE TIPS
The coronavirus pandemic is prompting many businesses across the country to close their offices, pressuring their employees to work from home. Not only is this affecting businesses but also students. Schools and colleges are closed, thus they are providing online classes for the students to complete their studies.

Working and studying from home during this time may not be what you planned, but you can make the most of it. It takes time to get used to the new normal, so give yourself time to adjust to your new everyday life. Below are some helpful tips on how to stay productive when working and studying from home.
WORKING FROM HOME - HELPFUL TIPS
The daily routine is a lot different for many workers as the world continues to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There is no morning commute, no lunch break with your co-workers, no stopping by your coworker's desk and waving hello. It's a difficult transition that is impacting our lives. We can still be productive and continue having positive vibes. Here are a few tips that you can use to manage effectively while working from home:

  • Designate a workplace - Set up an area at your house to use as a workspace
  • Practice the Pomodoro Technique - Take a 5-minute break, every 25 minutes. It can be tempting to work for hours at a time without taking a break, especially if you’re comfortable with where you are. But it’s important to establish regular breaks throughout the day so it can motivate you to continue being productive
  • Get ready for the day - Continue doing your normal routine, take a shower, and get dressed for the day, as if you are going to your workplace
  • Set a schedule - Create a daily schedule and write a to-do list. This will help you stay organized and not miss important tasks
  • Create an eating plan - Plan your meal and snacks ahead of time, so you won't struggle with what to eat when it's your break time

VIRTUAL CLASS E-LEARNING - RESOURCEFUL INFORMATION
We should be thankful that students have the opportunity to study from home, to connect with their teachers virtually and not miss any lectures. The students might be struggling and stressing over online classes, we are here to share useful information to help your student be productive. Below are a few tips from  Newsela Article,  that will help your children and host students adjust to their new setup and engage fully in virtual class time:

  • Find a quiet place to set up - Choose a spot where there will be minimal distractions from family 
  • Prepare for class - Have your materials ready, just like ordinary class time
  • Set a goal for yourself - Ask questions and share positive feedback to your classmates
  • Check if you are muted - It is important to be muted so there won't be any background noise across your teacher's and classmate's speakers
  • Practice active listening - Pay attention to the speaker, keep your eyes on the screen, don't open other windows on your device during class time
  • Follow your teacher's instructions - Follow the teacher's instructions on how to indicate that you'd like to and when you can ask or answer a question without interrupting the lesson
  • Stay engaged through chat - You can use the chat feature in your platform to ask questions or agree with what your classmates are sharing
  • Keep calm and troubleshoot - Technical glitches can happen at any moment, but you should not panic. Try to check your WiFi, restart your computer, and log back in

Let's i ncrease positive feelings  towards our work and reduce procrastination while working/learning from home!
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