Top 5 Online Learning Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Top 5 Online Learning Mistakes You’re Probably Making
In recent years, online learning has gained immense popularity. Initially driven by the pandemic, people have come to appreciate the convenience of this format. Even amidst the current crisis, online education continues to thrive, with market projections indicating sustained growth. However, when purchasing yet another course, users often make mistakes that cost them time, money, and nerves. Let’s explore what to watch out for to gain real benefits from online learning, rather than just handing over your money.
Buying a Course Just Because of Discounts
You’re offered a webinar or online course with a 70% discount. The deal is only available today, a countdown timer ticks away the seconds, and you’re told it’s the last chance to buy the course. Your hand instinctively reaches for your card details.
Stop! First, urgency is a primary trigger that compels users to make a purchase. It’s effective, which is why it’s used so often. There’s no guarantee you won’t see the same advertisement tomorrow or even six months later.
Next, consider why such a steep discount is being offered. It’s possible the course price was initially inflated, and the quality is lacking.
But most importantly, honestly ask yourself: “Would I buy this course at full price?” It’s one thing if you’ve long dreamed of gaining this knowledge. It’s quite another if the desire to take the online course arose the moment you saw the word “discount.” In the first case, you’re genuinely saving money. In the second, you’re simply wasting it because you’ll likely never find the time to complete the course.
Remember, courses are available year-round, and discounts will be there next year too. If you need it, you’ll have time.
Purchasing Multiple Courses at Once
Online courses on makeup, sketching, weight loss, knitting, learning English through TV shows, medieval literature—the opportunities to learn something new are vast. Almost everyone who has tried online education has a few courses waiting to be started.
If you bought them with enthusiasm, over time, they might evoke feelings of guilt and frustration. And for good reason! It’s long been proven that unfinished tasks drain our energy, much like how open browser tabs silently consume your computer’s RAM. An incomplete course is one of those tasks that ultimately harms you.
Make it a rule not to buy anything new until you’ve completed the courses you’ve already purchased. This approach will help you think twice before making a choice, bringing you benefits rather than harm.
Opting for Open-Ended Courses
At first glance, nothing seems more convenient—this is the beauty of online education! You buy an online course and complete it whenever you have time. But somehow, there’s never any time. According to statistics from many online schools, only 2-5% of users who choose this option complete the course. When asked “what’s wrong?” everyone unanimously responds: everything is great, very interesting, but there’s no time yet.
However, if you know that the information you purchased will vanish in a month, time magically appears. Yes, often on the go and superficially. But it’s better to absorb 40% of the material than not to open it at all.
Choosing a Tariff Plan Without Feedback
On average, a person remembers 10% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, and 80% of what they do themselves. Therefore, the effectiveness of a course with homework increases manifold. Additionally, learning is a process that inherently involves making mistakes. Only someone more experienced, like a tutor or instructor, can correct these mistakes.
Moreover, they will draw your attention not only to mistakes but also to successes that you might overlook. This is a crucial incentive to keep going.
Ignoring Technical Aspects
In the middle of a webinar, your computer starts installing updates and reboots. You could barely hear the instructor because the program kept freezing. Each of us can easily recall numerous technical glitches that occurred at the most inopportune moments.
This is frustrating because many of these issues can be prevented. For example, updating your computer on time or ensuring a quality internet connection to avoid missing anything important and not getting nervous before each lesson.
When choosing an internet tariff plan, consider how you will study: only from home or perhaps on the go. We recommend looking into the new “MEGA” tariff plans from A1: they allow you to choose the necessary set of services. The most comprehensive plan, “MEGA Max,” in addition to unlimited home internet at 100 Mbps, offers more than 130 channels through the VOKA video service, unlimited calls to all networks, and unlimited mobile internet, allowing you to stay online and study anywhere. The entire package costs from just 29.90 rubles per month. Given the cost of the courses themselves, such budget savings are quite helpful.
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