How to increase learning productivity in students

 As a student, there is a lot on your plate. You need to beat deadlines to submit your assignments, study for exams, and seek internships to attend during holidays. These are just a few of your many commitments. Other things outside school need your attention. All these things may overwhelm you and might eat into your academic time, therefore, affecting your productivity in school.

What is academic productivity?

 Academic productivity refers to the measure of effort you put into your studies to accomplish your goals. It is a measure of your performance in school, time management, and your priorities. Academic productivity is measured by comparing your input and output: how you perform in exams and achieving outcomes within set timelines.

Ways to improve your academic productivity

 The following are ways to increase productivity in students:

i) Set a study timetable

 Make a timetable to guide you on the activities to do at specific times. Create a routine that reflects your order of priority so that you attend to the most important activities first. It also helps you beat deadlines and helps you avoid rush hours.

ii) Avoid procrastination

 Avoid postponing assignments and other tasks. Instead, attend to tasks in time to avoid rushing against deadlines. Tackle things in their order of priorities and this will help you give every task the effort, time, and energy that they deserve.

iii) Take breaks

 It is important to take breaks in between tasks to recharge and regain energy. Too long hours of work make one exhausted, therefore, losing focus. Schedule a few minutes to take breaks. You can grab a snack during break time or even meditate.

iv) Set goals

 Set goals that can be achievable. Break down your goals into smaller tasks including weekly or daily tasks. Breaking down goals into short-term actions will help you monitor your progress regularly. You will be able to make relevant adjustments when needed.

v) Plan for the next day

 It is advisable that every evening, plan for the tasks to do the next day. This will save you valuable time the next morning that you would have spent figuring out what to do that day.

vi) Utilize tech planning tools

 There are many digital tech tools you can use to ease your planning. Make use of alarms to wake up on time and phone reminders to remember upcoming tasks. You can set up a reminder a few minutes before the scheduled time to start a task. Phone note pads are also helpful in keeping notes on your past and upcoming tasks.

vii) Join a study group

 Study groups are very important in school since you work with students with diverse skills and knowledge. You may work with students who are good in subjects you are weak at and the ones who are weak in subjects you are strong at. This will help you utilize each other`s areas of strength and together you will excel.

viii) Reduce your screen time

 Minimized the time you spend on television and phone. Your screen time takes away a lot of your academic time. It is therefore important to strike a balance between the time you dedicate to your studies and the screen.

ix) Minimize distractions

 Distractions are common especially when studying at home. Family might distract you by requiring you to do tasks for them or popping up in your study areas. Find a way to manage these distractions. You might let your family know when it`s your study time and request space from them. Keep away from the phone when studying to avoid the temptation of sneaking into social media.

Conclusion

 Many students struggle with maintaining productivity in their studies. This is mostly because they cannot strike a balance between their academics and other things on their plates. They have other obligations at home and social life all of which consume their academic time.

 Students should find a way to balance between their studies and other things. They should learn time management to do everything at the right time and to avoid procrastination and being caught up by deadlines.