With learndirect you can learn at a time, place and a pace to suit you. But with all that flexibility how exactly are you going to go about it?
Have no fear - take a look at learndirect's top five tips for flexible learning and you'll soon be on your way:
- Learn in shorter bursts! - Spread your learning over shorter time periods. Do 15 minutes before picking the kids up from school and another 15 when they've gone to bed. Shorter bursts mean you will retain more information.
- Rest your eyes! - If you've been sitting at a computer screen for 20 minutes give your eyes a break - go for a brisk walk, phone a friend or make a cuppa!
- What's your best learning time? Are you chirpier in the morning - or do you have more concentration at night? Decide when is your most alert time of day and use it for your learning.
- Use "downtime" effectively! Read through your study notes over a well-earned cuppa or while waiting for a bus or sitting on the train.
- Reward yourself! After a learning spell, switch on your favourite soap or relax in a hot bath - reward yourself for working hard.