This page gives you all the resources you need to succeed in the context of distance learning.
You need to structure your study plan, which is an organized schedule, outlining study times and learning goals. Stick to your study plan with high commitment.
You might understand that demonstrating a high level of autonomy in every single learning activity is very important.
You should manage yourself to maintain your commitment and motivation throughout the session.
Effective strategies for distance learning:
Make sure that all your devices are working properly for each application you will be using for your online course:
- camera
- microphone
- speakers
- headphone
Professors should not require you to print materials. However, if you feel that you need a printer, make sure you also have enough paper and ink so that no situation will catch you off guard.
You should prepare right now some different alternatives you may use in case you encounter a technical problem, such as:
You could temporarily use your smartphone or tablet if your computer fails.
If you are experiencing internet connection problems, you could use "connection sharing" function on your cell phone (do not forget to check the data plan you have subscribed to) or ask a kind neighbor to give you temporary access to their network.
Back up your important documents and files regularly and reliably.
If you need to obtain books or printed materials, follow the instructions specific to your course and ideally do so as soon as possible and before the beginning of the course to avoid falling behind.
You may also order books or printed materials on Coop HEC (in French) or library website.
Taking an online course is not without challenges. Adopting certain behaviours and avoiding others during synchronous sessions will enhance your learning and make the experience more enjoyable for your teacher and classmates. Don't start your course without this guide!
Throughout your course, you will have to use a variety of educational technology tools. Whether it is an application installed on your computer or an online platform, your professor will tell you which tools you will need to get familiar with.
Use Teams – a collaborative work tool
Participate in a virtual class or workshop with Zoom
Record a PowerPoint presentation
Record yourself using Studio Yuja in your ZoneCours course site
You will be able to do many of the activities in your course at your convenience. Some activities could take place at specific times (for "synchronous" sessions planned by your teacher, team meetings, etc.), but for several other ones, you will need to organize autonomously your time devoted to them (for visualizing pre-recorded videos, reading documents, participating in a discussion forum, studying, achieving individual work, etc.).
We recommend that you visit the HEC’s Student Services website for resources helping you to establish your study strategies and promote your academic success.
HEC Montréal provides you with many resources and skills to help you succeed in the context of an online course, such as time management technics, self-motivation skills, study tips, etc., and more.
Taking an online course may cause more stress and anxiety than learning in a classroom. Furthermore, the current situation is adding stressful and anxiety-provoking elements. Be aware that you are not alone in experiencing these emotions and that there are resources available to you.
Teamwork is an important part of university studies. While teamwork experience is often positive and rewarding, it may also be fraught with difficulties and challenges. Before you start your team-working task, take a few moments to explore this page of resources and tools.
If your teacher allows it or if the health situation requires it, mid-term and final evaluations may be done online.on methods. In this case, your teacher will communicate to you as soon as possible the details of the modality of these evaluations.
Here are the recommendations in this regard.
- Recommendations for Students using Test&Quizzes
- Recommendations for Assignments
In 2021, Student Services has recently created a workshop entitled "Succeed in my Studies at a Distance". Click on the buttons to access the content of the workshop.
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