Self-organisation made easy: how to study more efficiently
With good self-organisation, you will not only achieve your learning goals successfully, but also in a stress-free way. This gives you more time for other things in life that are important to you. Here, we have compiled helpful tips for you on time planning, learning methods and learning environment. We also show you interesting apps that improve your time management even more.
Overview of successful methods for time planning
Forget about not having the time! If you take a structured approach, you can organise your everyday life in such a way that your studies are optimally integrated – alongside family, friends or work. You don't have to plan your day down to the smallest detail. This is because effective time management does not require lengthy deliberations, but proven methods that are as simple as they are successful.
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Create the ideal workplace for your studies
Last but not least, you need the right learning environment in order to really accelerate your learning. The right workplace depends on several factors that you can actively influence. We show you how to set up a learning environment in which you can make optimal progress.
The best learning methods
Which learning method is the most effective depends on your personality and your individual learning type. In the following, we will introduce you to tried and tested methods and provide you with valuable learning tips – including popular tools that we offer specifically for your distance learning at IU. Just try out which learning methods and tools work best for you!
Be able to do more: Your Interactive Book
The Interactive Book is your study script in e-book form and an ideal aid for self-organisation in your distance learning: This is because it helps you to learn in a structured way by answering self-monitoring questions after each unit. The solutions are then displayed directly to you. You can also take digital notes with the Interactive Book. The best part: It is also available offline and can be synchronised with all your devices.
Helpful learning videos
For certain courses, learning videos are available to illustrate formulas, theories and terms or case studies from your script. In the videos, your tutor will explain complex content and show you what to expect on the course. This effectively promotes your learning progress.
4 tips for successful studying
Study tip 1: Set yourself smart goals!
Set clear goals for your study units and record them in writing. They spur you on and give you new motivation with every item you can tick off your list.
Make sure that your goals are SMART
Specific
Measurable
Appealing
Realistic
Time-bound
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The best online tools for your studies
Have you lost track of the number of apps available? We have put together 11 of the most helpful studying and productivity apps for you. They will help you organise your studying more efficiently and save valuable time.
IU Learn – How learning works today
Our study app IU Learn gives you everything you need to achieve your study goals even better and more independently. Whether online or offline, on your iPad, mobile phone or desktop: With over 600 scripts from all study programmes, integrated keyword search and more than 14,000 interactive knowledge tests, the app is 100% tailored to your needs.
Let our team show you in the video what the app can do!
Always connected: Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams ensures that you stay in contact with your teachers, tutors and fellow students wherever you are. You can connect with your fellow students via online forums. In addition, our Student Registrar’s Office (Studierendensekretariat) and Study Coaches are available to answer any questions you may have about planning and organising your studies.
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