How To Work Without Internet In School
- Planning Goose Staff
- Oct 20
- 2 min read
If you’re like most students across the US, today’s been a long day with off-and-on Internet and digital resources. But, while so much of our school day is made possible by technology, there are still ways to learn, study, and practice on days when the computer isn’t our biggest help. We’ve compiled a list of suggestions for how to function without web availability, so that if you’re in this situation again, you can make the most of it.
Reading
A day without Internet is the perfect time to pick up a book! If your teacher is giving you a free period and you’re unable to work, reading will keep your mind captivated and busy. Plus, it can help you escape from the stress of the school day while also showing that you’re still focused (as opposed to playing video games or using social media).
Mind Mapping
You don’t need special websites to study—you can use paper. Creating a mind map can help show where concepts connect and makes a visual of all of the concepts you’re learning. This way, it doesn’t feel like you’re wasting time by not studying online, because paper works just as well.
Talk About The Topics
If you still want to learn or study material, you don’t need to rely on a teacher or fancy educational materials. Engaging in a meaningful discussion with classmates can help you freshen up on material and offer multiple viewpoints on topics, especially in history or English classes.
Change Your Note Taking Methods
If you rely on guided notes from the teacher or certain websites to get your information, now may be the time to change up your note taking methods. If your templates or special resources aren’t accessible, then take notes on paper. This can help you remember information better and shows commitment to the class and material, rather than wasting class time and copying/pasting notes when the Internet is back.
Play Content-Related Games
A no-work day doesn’t have to mean a no-thinking day. Quizzing your friends or yourself with trivia and/or flashcards can be a great way to keep material fresh in your mind, even when the Internet isn’t on your side.
There are so many ways that you can still learn and study, even when your device isn’t firing on all cylinders. You have to be able to adapt to change or unfortunate consequences, and these tips can help push you in the right direction. And, hopefully, when we wake up tomorrow, we’ll be able to freely use the Internet once again. But for now, if you liked this post, be sure to check out our other ones below or in the Blog page.
