“...any technology that allows peer learners to communicate and work together on projects seems to enhance their learning outcomes.” Na Sun et al. (2019)
Interacting with other people can help learning to be deeper, quicker and more enjoyable. So, when it is difficult to get out and meet others, it makes sense to try and connect using technology.
It is very important that you find out the ways that your department provides for students to communicate, such as: email, online discussion forums, Moodle, live online video meetings, seminars, workshops or lectures.
Science shows that people can learn better with other people. When you are moving furniture, many hands make light work. In the same way, if you are trying to learn something new, it is easier if you interact with others. This is because you are not doing all the mental work yourself and so it becomes quicker and easier to generate ideas, test out your own ideas, get different perspectives, and learn from other people's knowledge and experience.
Here is a BBC video about working with others online. Using LSBU tools such as Moodle and Microsoft Teams, you can do all the things mentioned in the video.
Not going in to University regularly can be isolating. It's good for your mental health and mood to have a chat with another person - it puts things into perspective. So, keep in touch!
Also, look on the positive side - for one thing, there are far fewer distractions now to prevent you getting on with studies!
Visit the LSBU Well-Being page
Support Page: For all the ways you can get support through the University.
Now check your knowledge about connecting with others.
Here are ten True / False questions about connecting with others. Click "Next" to start. When you have finished, click "Submit", then click "View Score" to get your feedback.
