Lockdown Learning: A Student's Guide to Thriving During Isolation, Study notes of Art

Download Lockdown Learning: A Student's Guide to Thriving During Isolation and more Study notes Art in PDF only on Docsity! University of East London — Ni * Your learning mirrors your future career. We’re living in historical times. The world is in lockdown, schools and colleges have closed and exams are cancelled. So, what should you do? Carry on learning. We’ve created this handy Lockdown Learning guide to help you stay engaged and navigate your journey through isolation, social distancing and the future, SUBJECT 5 SUBJECT 4 SUBJECT 3 SUBJECT 2 SUBJECT 1 Mindfulness Mindfulness encourages living in the moment, adopting positive thoughts and healthy feelings. It’s been proven to soothe our minds, relax our busy overthinking brains and calm our bodies. Tune in to Insight timer for over 2000 free talks and podcasts on life advice and inspiration or use the my.life app to help you check in with how you’re feeling. You can also try short activities tuned to your emotions. Lockdown has brought a lot of anxiety to the surface for many of us. It’s easy to feel anxious about your future, schoolwork and loved ones. You may have found yourself spending most of your time indoors, cut off from your family or friends and worried about vulnerable relatives. To feel slightly less powerless, it’s good to shift the focus on things we can take ownership of. Here are some helpful ways to keep anxiety at bay. Meditation Now’s the time to have a go at meditating. There are meditation apps for fidgety skeptics like 10 percent happier app, virtual retreats with the Insight Meditation Society or you can meditate along others in group meditations with the do nothing project. Make history The Museum of London is seeking objects as well as firsthand experiences that reflect Londoner’s lives in lockdown through their Collecting Covid initiative which aims to educate future generations about this extraordinary period. If you would like to donate objects or share experiences get in touch via social media @MuseumofLondon. Build your skills Perhaps you’re interested in learning how the COVID-19 virus is going to affect you? Or you want to start a coding club for you and your mates? Why not look at short courses from futurelearn where you can find courses from UEL industry partners like the British Council or world-renowned institutions such as New York’s Institute of Finance and the Raspberry Pi foundation. Use your lockdown time to learn new things, improve yours skills and contribute to society. Learning is lifelong. Any time spent on learning is never a waste, whether this be learning a new skill or consolidating what you already know. Due to the unique nature of lockdown many otherwise paid-for resources are now available to the student community for free. You should use this time in getting ready for your upcoming academic year or if you are graduating on adding to your skillset.” Gurav Malik, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Informatics Discover a new language The borders to many European countries may be closed but there’s nothing to stop you learning a new language from the comfort of your home with the BBC, Duolingo or Babbel. Explore Come face to face with a Jurassic giant, journey through ancient culture or fly around contemporary artists’ works with Google arts and culture. You can explore London through the lens of black British history, take part in a collective poem and virtually tour most well- known buildings and sites. London Underground Miss getting around on the London Underground? London Transport Museum’s digital collection means you can get your transport fix from the comfort of your home through photos, virtual exhibitions, posters and loads more. National Maritime Museum Time seem a bit slow? Days beginning to merge? Take it up with the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. You can find out about Britain’s rich maritime history (spoiler alert: we invented time) and why the clocks spring forward by an hour in March or consider how much a ticket to space should cost. Thames Clippers Glide through the capital with Thames Clippers virtual tours on their twitter account. You can take in iconic landmarks like The O2, Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern, The London Eye and Old Royal Naval College. There will be video content, photos, fun facts and loads more. Continue to navigate our metropolis in lockdown with our favorite picks of world-renowned institutions that have relocated their work, art and activities to the digital sphere. TATE You may not be able to visit this iconic art gallery in person, but you explore some of the rooms and artworks within the gallery here. As well as guides and images from the current Andy Warhol exhibition you can take a digital walk through the Tate Modern on the theme of migration or watch some performing art as dancers respond to the collection at Tate Britain. Here are our top picks for staying active: Sportsdock Our world-class Spotsdock facility may be temporarily closed to the public but we have moved services to the digital sphere. There is a daily activity to get you moving from the comfort of your home, whether you’re into yoga, dance or HIIT. Check the online timetable here. Hammers at home Our Industry partners at West Ham have launched the Hammers at Home initiative. This online community features a variety of exercise ideas as well as daily challenges and cooking tips. We may be under lockdown but there’s still lots you can do to keep moving. Physical activity helps you stay in shape, keeps the immune system strong and improves mental health. You can take part in virtual classes, go jogging or even try wild swimming. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Take a stroll through the Olympic Park with its award-winning parklands and waterways. Check out the street art along the canal, feed the ducks or simply take in the natural landscape. Wild swimming East London has some great wild swimming spots so dip a toe in the Lea River, take a dip at Wanstead Park in Alexandra lake or even on the banks of the Thames. Water a bit chilly? You could just admire the views, the body of water and the open spaces. London Lions Our partners at London Lions have created some short exercise videos for inspiration here. These can be done from the comfort of your home and don’t require any equipment. If you decide that University is the right step for you, and decide to become part of our diverse East London community, here are some FAQs on applications. Question: Given exam cancellations, should I still apply to university now or wait until information is clearer? Answer: Applications to our courses remain open. We are working with the relevant organisations to ensure we keep our guidance as up to date as possible. Question: Do I need to apply direct to UEL or is UCAS still operating as normal? Answer: UCAS are operating as normal and applications can be submitted as normal. Question: Do the normal UCAS deadlines for offers and acceptances apply? Answer: UCAS has extended the May deadline dates by 2 weeks for undergraduate applications to 19th May. They have introduced rolling deadlines for UCAS Teacher Training applicants. Full information can be found at www.ucas.com Question: Will UEL accept people based on predicted grades? Or something else? Answer: When we assess applicants, we review a number of things to ensure we have a strong well-rounded view of the individual - in order to make the correct offer. Things we review include – predicted grades for level 3 qualifications – previous completed qualifications – personal statements and references – work experience gained to date. No exams? No problem 1. We will look at your predicted grades and other factors to make a decision on offers for places in September 2020 2. Search for the course you want and click ‘Apply to UEL’ on the course page 3. Our Admissions team will contact you within 5 working days 4. Read our FAQs for future applications and international students 1. Stand out from the crowd We do more than just degrees. Our unique Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth modules prepares you with sought-after skills that add extra value to your qualification. We nurtutre individual intelligence, cultural awareness and digital proficiency and combine that with our career support, industry links and placement opportunities so you’ll be well placed after you graduate. 2. City campus We’re one of the only London-based universities to have a self- contained campus. You have London on your doorstep but still benefit from a traditional campus experience. When you want to network or explore the city, all you need to do is hop on the DLR outside Docklands. If you’re living locally and commuting in, you’ll have an easy journey to campus too. 3. East London A new tech company launches every hour here. East London is one of the most multi-cultural neighbourhoods in the UK and brimming with creativity, culture and career opportunities. We’re part of the local community and well-connected to the rest of London. And, with City Airport on our doorstep, you can explore Europe easily too. Your future starts at the University of East London. However big your ambitions, we want to help you achieve them. But don’t worry if you’re not too sure what the future may hold. You can discover that on your higher education journey alongside amazing lecturers, specialist facilities and of opportunities. Here are the top 5 reasons to join us at UEL: By living on campus you’re at the centre of all the action and there is a real sense of community here. There’s always something to do, things to get involved with and always someone to talk to.” Lauren Wheeler BA (Hons) Drama, Applied Theatre & Performance Support University can be a life-changing experience, and at UEL we ensure that you get the support you need along your journey. Our Centre for Student Success has a dedicated Career Coaching team, as well as one to-one advice from our academic tutors, study skills sessions, mental wellbeing support, and peer advice from recent graduates to help you stay on track. We’ll advise and encourage you from the moment you apply to the day you graduate – and beyond. NMOGX90 1 teh ee YG University of V&@ East London Your learning mirrors your future career.