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Unit 3: Routines

Site: Moodle-Kursserver der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Course: Digital Learning Kit - self learning course for studying with digital tools
Book: Unit 3: Routines
Printed by: Gast
Date: Friday, 22 November 2024, 7:05 AM

Table of contents

List of contents



Student reports

What does your daily study routine look like?



Here you can find the transcriptions of the interviews:




Build your own routine

We have a few tips for establishing and maintaining your own routines:




Tips for a good working environment





The Pomodoro technique

You're hanging in there and just can't get it together? You can't get into a flow of work? Then we have a tip for you: The Pomodoro technique. Pomodoro means "tomato" in Italian - you can quickly find out the history of the technique online if it interests you.

The technique is explained very quickly: Take 25 minutes, set a timer and don't let yourself be distracted by anything or anyone during this time. Concentrate fully on a pre-set task.

The timer is especially worthwhile for unpleasant tasks that you otherwise like to put off. There are also apps for this that block all other apps on the phone during these 25 minutes. Then you can take a 5-minute break and set another timer. Take note of your accomplishments and plan out the tasks you need to do before you start working.


When you notice that you are getting into a flow of work, a "flow", it is better to turn off the timer. Then it has done its job and you can really - undisturbed - start! For a flow of work, a break after 90 minutes is recommended. But you will also notice this when you get tired after a longer phase of concentrated work. You can find lots of videos on YouTube to help you use the Pomodoro technique.

Image: Pomodoro apps (icons).

You can find the apps in your Play- or Apple Store

Relaxation as a basis for success





Application

As it is one thing to get the tips and another to apply them, we have developed a reflection tool for the Digital Learning Kit that you can use regularly, preferably in exchange with fellow students.

On the Mahara platform as a tool for group work, you can find other students who are interested in similar topics and join together in groups.

On this personal learning environment you can find other students who are interested in similar topics and form groups. On Mahara there is an exchange group for the Digital Learning Kit, where you can get together and exchange information about the different modules.

You can find out what you need to consider when logging in to Mahara for the first time, how to join the group and what else you can do on Mahara in the "First steps on Mahara" guide. Log in with your URZ abbreviation and login, which is the same data you use for Friedolin.

The exchange group also provides reflection templates for documenting your work and slowly improve it through reflection. You can copy and edit these templates in your personal portfolio on Mahara. If you wish, you can share them with the other group members to exchange ideas.

Alternatively, you can answer the questions here - alone or with fellow students. Use the dialog cards below to do so!




Further resources


Articles:
Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and general practice (British Journal of General Pratice)
Habit: What's the Brain Got to Do with It? (Occupational Therapy Journal of Research)
 
Blog posts:
10 Best Study Space Tips (Joyce University)
Ergonomics (the science of designing a workplace that fits the needs of its users) (Skills you need)

Books:
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Kok, Coffey et al.: How positive emotions build physical health: perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone. Psychol Sci. 2013 Jul 1;24(7):1123-32. doi: 10.1177/0956797612470827. Epub 2013 May 6. Erratum in: Psychol Sci. 2016 Jun;27(6):931. PMID: 23649562, available online at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23649562/
Pizoli, Shah et al.: Resting-state activity in development and maintenance of normal brain function. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011 Jul 12;108(28):11638-43. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1109144108, available online at: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1109144108