{"id":2733,"date":"2020-04-02T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2733"},"modified":"2024-10-10T21:27:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T21:27:34","slug":"self-directed-learning-in-the-time-of-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/self-directed-learning-in-the-time-of-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"Self-Directed Learning in the Time of COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/self-directed-learning-in-the-time-of-covid-19\/#My_hourly_routine\" >My hourly routine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/self-directed-learning-in-the-time-of-covid-19\/#This_is_what_my_personal_daily_schedule_looks_like\" >This is what my personal daily schedule looks like:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/self-directed-learning-in-the-time-of-covid-19\/#Dealing_with_resource_overload\" >Dealing with resource overload<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/self-directed-learning-in-the-time-of-covid-19\/#Be_open_to_change\" >Be open to change<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A self-directed medical curriculum has unique challenges. In today\u2019s blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Edith Gonzalez shares her usual routine and how it has been impacted by COVID-19.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though many medical school curriculums are traditional, some are geared toward self-directed student learning. In a self-directed learning curriculum, the bulk of information-gathering and learning falls on the students. The faculty aids students by providing guidelines, prompting discussion, and encouraging collaboration. Though discussion groups typically occur in person, this dynamic has changed entirely with the advent of COVID-19.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this blog post, I\u2019ll share my tips on how I navigate a self-directed curriculum while preparing for future board exams. I\u2019ll also touch on the changes that have come about as a result of COVID-19 and our curriculum moving online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/powerful-platform-for-learning.png?w=700\" alt=\"The most powerful platform for learning medicine and the health sciences Try it now button.\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/powerful-platform-for-learning.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/powerful-platform-for-learning.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_hourly_routine\"><\/span>My hourly routine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest challenges of my self-directed curriculum is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/01\/28\/how-to-build-an-osmosis-step-1-study-schedule-for-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating a schedule<\/a>. Our classes usually run from 8 AM to 12 PM from Monday through Friday. It\u2019s our responsibility to make good use of all the free time available to us each day. This gives us the opportunity to create a schedule in accordance with our needs or preferences. My advice is to develop a flexible routine, especially since each medical student has unique hobbies and learning styles. This is especially pertinent in the age of COVID-19 when all learning has gone online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Third year medical student explains how to set up an Osmosis Study Schedule\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qBsO7b1ZD7s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_what_my_personal_daily_schedule_looks_like\"><\/span>This is what my personal daily schedule looks like:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6 AM\u20137:30 AM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Wake up, get ready for school, and review the day\u2019s learning material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8 AM\u201310 AM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Participate in small group discussions about a simulated case with 10 people on campus. These discussions moved online after COVID-19 arose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 AM\u201312 PM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Participate in large group discussions with my whole class on campus. This is a faculty-facilitated discussion of our assigned topics of the week. This discussion has also moved online due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12 PM\u20132 PM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Go home, de-stress, and have lunch. Currently, I\u2019m already home due to COVID-19!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 PM\u20135 PM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Review the day\u2019s material and prepare for the next day\u2019s discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 PM\u20136:30 PM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Have dinner and take my dog for a walk at a nearby trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7 PM\u20139 PM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Review more of the day\u2019s material using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ankiweb.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anki<\/a>&nbsp;flashcards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9 PM\u201310 PM:<\/strong>&nbsp;Prepare clothes, lunch, supplies, and anything else I need for the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dealing_with_resource_overload\"><\/span>Dealing with resource overload<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a self-directed program, students are given direction but not lectures. This means that we are responsible for finding and organizing information for the topics of the week in a manner that helps us learn it. This was the most difficult challenge to overcome. The resources available are uncountable; they include textbooks, YouTube videos, lectures, and video resources like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/\">Osmosis<\/a>, Boards and Beyond, and Pathoma. The list is endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/dealing-with-resource-overload.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/dealing-with-resource-overload.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/dealing-with-resource-overload.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My best advice is to find what resources work for you! Choose a couple and try them out. Not every student learns the same way and preparation is key for facilitated discussions. Here is how I manage resources and study on a daily basis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Before class,<\/strong>&nbsp;I watch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/do\">Osmosis videos<\/a>&nbsp;as an introduction to the topic that will be covered that day. Following that, I dissect the recommended reading in our science textbooks and take basic notes on broad topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During class,<\/strong>&nbsp;I take notes and fill out specific details about the broad topics I identified before class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After class,<\/strong>&nbsp;I review my notes and board exam resources like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/First-USMLE-Step-2020-Thirtieth\/dp\/1260462048\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WOG4G9CSK8A6&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=first+aid+usmle+step+1+2020&amp;qid=1585228183&amp;sprefix=first+aid+usm%2Caps%2C182&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Aid<\/a>, pre-made Anki decks, and Boards and Beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_open_to_change\"><\/span>Be open to change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After my exams, I evaluate my study method and dissect what did and did not work for me. I consider multiple factors like resources used, time spent studying, exam confidence, and any weaknesses. After analyzing this, I make changes in my study plan for the upcoming unit. This self-reflection has allowed me to fine-tune my study techniques and evaluate my time management of school and other responsibilities. Be flexible and open to change, as this flexibility will enable you to study more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since our curriculum has gone online due to COVID-19, I\u2019ve had to make adjustments to how I learn. We\u2019ve been encouraged to keep studying, which is difficult given the changes occurring around us. It can be helpful to silence your notifications and designate a scheduled time slot to stay updated on current events and check in with family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/be-open-to-change.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/be-open-to-change.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/be-open-to-change.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hopefully, this snapshot of a day in the life of a medical student has given you some insight and perspective. In medicine, learning is lifelong. My best advice to other students is to evaluate, adapt, and make changes to your learning style as necessary. This flexibility is especially important when unforeseen circumstances like COVID-19 arise. Regularly improving my schedule and study habits has enabled me to be an efficient learner while distance learning. Try to stay on top of your priorities during this tumultuous time,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/03\/19\/maintaining-mental-balance-while-practicing-social-distancing\">maintain mental balance<\/a>, and stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Edith Gonzalez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Edith is a first-year medical student at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osteopathic-medicine.uiw.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine<\/a>. In her free time, she de-stresses by reading a book or helping her family with chores around their small farm.<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_21463b.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_21463b.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_21463b.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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