• Neck protection : Place the screen in front of you at eye level. Working with a laptop? Raise it or connect it to an external monitor.
• Protect your eyes : Remember to blink and look away every few minutes. Change your screen brightness to nightlight if necessary.
• Avoid hand infections : Rest your forearms on the table and keep your shoulders relaxed. If your keyboard is elevated, use an external keyboard and mouse.
• Back support : Sit upright with your feet on the floor or on a raised surface. Place a small pillow to support your lower back.
• Mobility : Get up every 20 minutes, stretch, and change position or position throughout the day.

Here are some videos we have prepared for you on the topic of organizing:

Video tips for organizing the home learning environment

Tips on time management and organization during the semester

Tips and strategies for distance learning

Effective learning requires the right methods. Active learning is considered much more effective than passive learning. We have prepared some tips for you that will help you improve your skills, maximize your achievements, and make learning a more organized and efficient process.

Tips for class time:

1. Summarize the lecture – Summarizing the lecture will keep you engaged and attentive. Is it hard to summarize everything? Briefly write down the main topics, important concepts, and examples from the lecturer.
2. Ask questions – Is there anything you don't understand during class? Ask the lecturer or write down the questions and review them with your classmates or yourself after class.
3. Emphasize difficult topics – Pay attention to topics that challenge you during class, and mark them for later in-depth study.
4. Ask for practical examples – When a theoretical topic is presented, ask for examples from the lecturer to better understand the topic.

Here are some learning tip videos we have prepared for you:

Tips for summarizing a lecture

Tips for effective learning in the Faculty of Law

Tips for Effective Study of Quantitative Courses

1. Explain the material out loud in your own words – When you explain the topic to yourself or someone else, you deepen your understanding.

2. Use questions – formulate questions about the material being studied and try to answer them, this encourages understanding.

3. Review the material – Review the material from the previous lesson before the next lesson. This way you will arrive at the lesson better prepared, improve your learning process throughout the semester, and arrive better prepared for the test.

4. Use mind maps – summarize the material in maps or diagrams that help connect the key concepts.

5. Study in small groups – sharing and explaining the material with classmates can reveal new perspectives and deepen understanding.

6. Diversify your learning methods – use different techniques such as reading, written summaries, practicing questions, or watching video lectures.

7. Visualize the information – Use visual imagery techniques to improve understanding and memory of complex concepts.

8. Emphasize difficult topics – Is there a topic you don’t understand? Break it down into small steps, and progress step by step. Ask for help from friends or the course instructor. Practice the topic over and over again, and most importantly – don’t give up! Persistence is the key to success!

9. Test yourself – Create practice tests or answer questions to test yourself and build confidence for the test.

• Exams are coming up?? Don't worry! With proper planning and effective learning methods, you can successfully cope with them:
  1. Organized curriculum – Prepare a schedule with the division of time between the various subjects.
  2. Review familiar material – start with the topics you already know, this will give you confidence for the more difficult material.
  1. Focusing on difficult topics – Dedicate extra time to topics that challenge you, and help others to understand if necessary.
  2.  Summaries and diverse learning methods – use summaries, mind maps, videos, and images to facilitate understanding.
  3.   Practice questions – Solve practice questions and tests from previous years to solidify your knowledge.
  4. Study in groups – schedule meetings with classmates to learn together, ask each other questions, and think together about ways to understand and remember the material.
  5.   Using memory techniques – use techniques such as connecting the information to a story or visual imagery, prepare flashcards with questions or concepts and explanations on the back, and practice material you have already learned for a few minutes every day.
  6.   Stay healthy – make sure you get enough sleep, a healthy diet, and exercise to maintain concentration.

  You are invited to watch the video we have prepared for you at the following link –
  Video with tips on how to conduct yourself before, during, and after an exam

  
  Has the test day arrived?

  Here are some tips that can help you during the test itself:

  1. Read the instructions carefully : Before you begin, carefully read the instructions for each question and make sure you understand what is required of you.
  2. Review the questions : Take a moment to review all the questions on the test, this way you can plan the order in which you will solve the questions.
  3. Divide your time : Time management is critical. Determine how much time you will spend on each question and try to stick to it.
  4. Start with easy questions : Start with questions you are confident in to build confidence, avoid "blacking out" and ensure yourself a score on these questions.
  5. Move on to difficult questions : If you encounter a difficult question that you cannot answer – move on to the next question and come back to it later if you have time. Maybe other questions will give you clues to answer the difficult question.
  6. Recording answers : If there are open questions, write down important notes and points in a draft and only then formulate your answers in an organized and clear manner.
     Follow the instructions regarding the length of your answers.
  7. Retest : If you have extra time, use it! Retake the test and check your answers. This can help catch mistakes and make sure your answers are accurate.
  8. Stay calm : If you feel stressed, take a few deep breaths to calm yourself down and focus. Remember – it’s just a test, it’s not a disaster if you fail! You can always study better and take it again.

  We have prepared videos for you with tips for solving tests:

  Test solution with American questions

  Test solution with open questions

  Team Matana Center I wish you much success in your exams!