Comprehensive Guide To Virtual Classes And Tips From Current B-School Students

1. “Treat your virtual class as a real class. Keeping the camera on will help to stay more focussed and disciplined.” - Nikita Tayal, IIFT Delhi, Class of 2019-2021
2. “Do the sound and video check before attending the class. Just like the regular classes, sit for online class 15 minutes before it starts and do all the sanity checks.” - IIM Ahmedabad Student, Class of 2019-2021
3. “Have a separate study space and disturbance-free environment during online classes. Avoid using your phone, as it is very easy to get distracted when you feel that no one is watching you.” - Ritu Shukla, IIM Kozhikode, Class of 2019-2021 
4. “Use to-do apps or any other reminder apps to remind you of your online classes. You are at home and might easily forget about and lecture and lose attendance.” - Rishi Kumar, IIM Calcutta, Class of 2019-2021
5. “While going through cases, keep the cases open on multiple tabs. It's difficult to scroll up and down to refer to the exhibits and then again the case facts. Better to keep it in 2 tabs and switch from exhibits to case facts for reference.” - Ananta Chhajer, IIM Ahmedabad, Class of 2019-2021
6. “In online classes, it is easier to lose attention and focus as compared to regular classes. So, for that aspect, you should go back and view the recordings of classes to see where you have missed out. If possible, put time stamps. For example - I zoned out at 2 min 45 seconds. That way you know where to hit your recordings and can easily access it afterwards.” - Rishabh Singh, IIM Kozhikode, Class of 2019-2021
7. “Whenever the lectures are on, just pin the professor's video, and don’t opt for a gallery view option. If you do gallery views, you are also able to see your classmates' faces and expressions and they can be distracting. Also, during class participation make sure not to cut anyone while they are speaking, and don’t repeatedly ask questions like - can you hear me or see me. Professors get annoyed when you do that. Ideally, checking microphones and cameras should be done before class.” - Rudra Nikam, IIM Ahmedabad, Class of 2019-2021
8. "While online classes allow you a room for multi-tasking given its setting, it hampers the focus. The importance of self-discipline in such a situation cannot be undermined. If you want to make the most of your class, attend lectures as you would normally do and take notes." - Ashi Jain, MICA, Class of 2019-2021

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