#ONLINE CLASSES

[orchard-bliss]

Billy Collins, “Connect With Strangers Through Form”; Reading And Writing Poetry; (Masterclass.com).

[the-sun-is-also-a-star]

online class during covid was just me making a typo and typing "sluts" into the chat on a class with my whole entire grade and then my friends making fun of me for it for the next 4 weeks.

[rebeccathenaturalist]

One's sorrow, two's mirth...

While my birdwatching classes don't include material on bird-related nursery rhymes (or 90s alt-rock bands named for them), you will learn more about how to observe and identify the avian dinosaurs in your neighborhood and beyond!

In fact, now's a great time to check out all the classes currently on my schedule at https://rebeccalexa.com/class-schedule/! In addition to birdwatching, I also have classes on foraging, geology, lichens, ecopsychology, and more. Most of them are online, and all of them are open to the general public, no prerequisites or experience needed. Note that November and December dates are for 2023, all others are for 2024.

[trinitycove]

Changed my office around so I can see out the window ✨️

[discord-and-strife]

the icon that is @feste-de-jester

[stuhde]

Any tips for an online summer class? I'm struggling making a weekly routine that factors in work, social life etc.

hii, so sorry i took so long to get back you! i've gotten so poor at answering asks.

i have never taken an online summer class, but here are some tips from my uni zoom days:

start your day early. i know it's really tempting to roll out of bed and log into your class online, but you won't be able to keep a structured schedule this way.

and by schedule, make a schedule... for real! wake up and go to bed at the same time every day. eat breakfast at the same time every day. heck, even go for a walk in the morning and make it your "pretend" commute as if you were going to class in person.

get a planner, start using google calendar, whatever it is, you need to something to help you stay organized of deadlines, assignments, readings, office hours, and ofc, your class times. this will also help you figure out where you can accomodate (non-school) work and your social life.

online school can have you sitting for long periods of time, don't forget to stare up from your computer every 20 minutes just to look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds before coming back to your screen.

water and exercise!! this doesn't have to be super strenuous, but take a sip from a water bottle every 15 minutes, if you're on call with a professor during office hours, consider having your camera off (if allowed) and take the call outside during a walk. please remember to not neglect your health!

set up a designated work environment that is ideally, not in your room. if not, make a designated corner for in your room that is just for work. if you're not in that area/room you are not working - this helps your mental health and focus, which is why it's bad to work in your bed because your brain associates it with sleep!

turn your camera on. i know it SUUUUCKS, but this will help keep your focus in class if your concious that anyone can look at you.

get a application blocker and put your phone on do not disturb to limit outside distractions.

actively participate becuase it helps with information recall and deepens your unerstanding of the course material!

start an assisgnment as soon as as it is assigned - slow and steady wins the race!

i hope this helpful - good luck, you got this!

[cuckoosnestblog]

Online classes mean being like this 60% of the time asking what the fuck they're doing

[museumelina]

Ilya Repin (1844-1930), Students Preparing for an Exam, 1864, oil on canvas, Saint Petersburg, State Russian Museum; present at the retrospective expo Ilya Répine (1844-1930) : peindre l'âme russe at the Petit Palais in Paris, 21 October 2021-23 January 2022.

March 19, 2024. In order to validate a PhD in France, a candidate must do 100 credits worth of workshops, seminars, etc. Some require active participation, others simply require presence, but none of these are graded.

I'm in my first year as a PhD candidate and one of my goals for this first year was to get as many of the 100 credits as I could. I was so aggressive with this plan that I went over the 100 mark this week, with another dozen or so credits left to go from things I registered for in early April as well as the all-day workshop I sat through today about "Developing effective reading strategies and tactics".

I tried to go into this with an open mind, I hoped to get some ideas about more efficient reading, but then we spent most of the morning talking about building bibliographies. There are multiple dedicated workshops for doing just that, even though I personally find it quite concerning that after doing a Bachelor's and a Master's to be able to apply to doing a PhD, there's still a question about how competent we are in building bibliographies, but I digress.

I was not the only one surprised by this, and I actually went back onto the catalogue to read the description which did mentioned the word bibliography not one single time, but the instructor persisted and I suspect most of us just worked on our own things while pretending to pay attention. (It was online, thankfully.)

In the very beginning of the workshop though, before the instructor sunk all of our spirits down, she had us discuss in smaller groups our own reading techniques, which ended up being the most enriching part of the day. So here's a sequence of steps comprised by a group of PhD candidates across different disciplines:

BEFORE READING ask yourself what you hope to get out of this article/chapter/book, go a step further and write up a series of questions you hope to find answers to while reading.

DURING READING highlight/annotate/take notes.

We were a bit divided here, but me personally, I like to have some time between when I finish reading something and when I go back and extract the annotations, citations, etc. Let's call it the rumination phase.

AFTER READING consolidate/compare the information acquired from whatever you've just read with the previous things you've read. I make a dedicated page for every single thing I read in Notion, grouping together the citations I've pulled, my notes, my thoughts, and then in a separate, themed page, I'll add what I think is pertinent to the subject.

[studysnail]

prepping tomorrow’s to do list before I go to bed

[nonstandardrepertoire]

hi all! do you ever find yourself wishing you knew more about the grammar of Hebrew liturgy? have you ever wondered what a non-binary grammatical gender in Hebrew might look like? do you just desperately need to come up with an excuse to get out of evening commitments on three specific Wednesdays in March? well boy howdy, do i have a class for you!

next month, i'll be teaching a three-session crash course on liturgical Hebrew grammar, including the nonbinary system i've been using in my siddur. classes are online and sliding scale, with no one turned away for lack of funds. it would be rad to see some of you fine people there!

[srividyatantram]

This is regarding the Free Tantra class in Hindi. If you can't understand Hindi, kindly ignore and please share it with your friends who can understand Hindi, so that they can benefit 🙏🏻

[willinglyghoulified]

I know y'all are good for it, so I'm turning to you, Tumblr, for information.

I'm looking to further my education via online classes to become an editor (for writers), but I don't want to do a full-on bachelor's degree. I'm currently taking a Comprehensive English course on Penn Foster, so I'll get that certificate when I complete it, but I know it's going to take a lot more than that.

Note: I'm hoping that the course gets a little more college level though because so far, I've paid $299 for the course and it's reviewed high-school English. So we'll see if it increases in difficulty.

Without further ado, does anyone have any other tips, sites, courses, etc. that they would care to mention? I don't think Penn Foster has much to offer in the way of creative writing, editing, or publication, so I'm looking for straightforward and easy-to-accomplish options since I currently work a lot of overtime and I have almost zero motivation to study as it is until I switch jobs.

[maintohthakgayibhaishaab]

My online classes sir explained using these charac. and as i don't watch these shows im so clueless bhaee 😭😭

abb mujhe parhai samajne ke liye, shows dekhne padenge?!!! 😭😭

[rebeccathenaturalist]

The weather might still be a mess outside for a lot of us in temperate North America, but spring is going to be here in a month! In the meantime, I have plenty of online classes on nature identification, foraging, and other natural history topics (and some in-person options a little later in the year, too!) No prerequisites or degrees, needed; these are for everyone! You can check out my current schedule at https://rebeccalexa.com/class-schedule/

[theatozclasses]

The atoz classes Review — “Transforming Math Anxiety into Achievement: Our Online Classroom Success Stories”

For many children, math is more than just a challenging subject — it’s a source of stress and anxiety. The fear of numbers, the pressure to keep up with peers, and the frustration of not understanding can make math seem like an impossible mountain to climb. At The AtoZ Classes, we’ve seen these struggles firsthand, but we’ve also witnessed something truly beautiful: the moment when a student’s fear turns into understanding, and anxiety turns into achievement. I’d like to share the stories of a few students whose lives have been touched by our approach.

Riya’s Story: Finding Her Voice Through Math

Riya, a 6th grader from Delhi, had always been a quiet, thoughtful child. But when it came to math, her quietness turned into withdrawal. She’d sit at the back of the class, hoping she wouldn’t be called on, and her once-bright eyes would dim with every math lesson. Her parents, concerned and heartbroken, reached out to us at The AtoZ Classes, hoping we could help their daughter rediscover her love for learning.

Aarav’s Journey: Rebuilding Confidence, One Step at a Time

Aarav, a 10th grader from Bengaluru, was a student with big dreams. He wanted to pursue engineering, but math felt like a giant roadblock standing in his way. Despite his best efforts, the complex equations and new concepts left him feeling defeated. Aarav’s parents knew he was capable, but they also knew he needed more than just tutoring; he needed someone who believed in him.

When Aarav joined The AtoZ Classes, I knew that rebuilding his confidence was just as important as teaching him the material. We started with the basics, ensuring that he had a strong foundation to build on. But we also took the time to listen to his frustrations and fears. I remember many late-night sessions where we’d talk through problems, not just math problems, but the doubts and worries that were holding him back. Slowly, Aarav began to see math not as an obstacle, but as a challenge he could overcome. His grades improved, but more importantly, he started to believe in himself again. When Aarav aced his final exams, the smile on his face said it all — he knew he was back on track to achieving his dreams.

Ananya’s Transformation: Learning to Love Math

Ananya, a sweet 3rd grader from Mumbai, was struggling to keep up with her math lessons at school. The fast pace and the pressure to keep up left her feeling lost and frustrated. Her parents, worried that she might fall behind, reached out to The AtoZ Classes, hoping that a different approach might help.

From the moment I met Ananya, I knew she needed patience, encouragement, and a lot of positive reinforcement. We took our time, revisiting lessons as often as she needed, using fun, interactive methods to keep her engaged. I’ll never forget the day Ananya solved her first problem all by herself — she looked up at me with wide eyes, a mix of surprise and pride, and whispered, “I did it!” That moment was the turning point. From then on, Ananya approached math with a newfound curiosity and eagerness. Her parents couldn’t believe the transformation — they saw their little girl go from dreading math to eagerly looking forward to her lessons. Today, Ananya is excelling in math, and the joy on her face every time she solves a problem is a reminder of why we do what we do.

The Heart of The AtoZ Classes

These stories of Riya, Aarav, and Ananya are just a few examples of the countless students who’ve found not just success, but joy in learning math through The AtoZ Classes. What sets us apart is our belief that every child can succeed in math, given the right support and encouragement. We don’t just teach math; we build confidence, nurture curiosity, and celebrate every step of progress, no matter how small.

At The AtoZ Classes, we’re more than just educators — we’re mentors, cheerleaders, and sometimes, a shoulder to lean on. We know that math can be challenging, but we also know that with patience, understanding, and a personalized approach, every student can overcome those challenges. Watching our students transform from anxious learners to confident achievers is the most rewarding part of our journey.

If your child is struggling with math or needs a little extra support, we’re here to help. At The AtoZ Classes, we’re committed to turning math anxiety into achievement, one student at a time more info visit our website theatozclasses.com

[thelittleststudent]

Week 1 of classes done and so far so good!

My classes for Fall 2024:

Intermediate Algebra with Review - a 5 credit 16 week course I have to take before I can take my degree’s required math course. Math has never been my strong suit so I scored a little below average on my placement tests. But! it counts towards my elective credits so that’s nice.

Microcomputer Applications - a 3 credit 8 week course. this also goes toward my elective credits and i enrolled because i already took basically the same class in high school so i already know the material. easy credits.

World History Since 1500 - a 3 credit 16 week course that goes towards my gen ed credits. definitely going to be my hardest class, mostly due to the readings. i love reading but only subjects i’m specifically interested in and unfortunately history isn’t one of them.

Wellness for the Individual - a 2 credit 8 week course also going toward my elective credits. enrolled in this one out of self-interest.

Intro to Mass Communication - a 3 credit 8 week course that will replace my Micro Apps class when it finishes. this class will count toward my gen ed credits.

As you can see, 10/16 of the credits i’m taking this semester are toward my electives. This is because I took most of my gen ed classes as dual credit during high school, so I have very few left I need to finish.