Now more than ever, people are working and learning from home. Thanks to all the latest advances in technology, it is super easy to work or learn from the comfort of your own home, if not at least away from the office or a classroom. Of course, you typically need a strong internet connection or at least the stable one for all of this to go off without a hitch.

That said, even in the best of times, we have all been there where we are in the throes of working on something, and we have a weak internet signal or connection, which makes it difficult to be as productive as often as one would like. So, this begs the question, what can a person do to stay on top of their schoolwork or classes when dealing with an unstable internet connection? There are actually a few things you can do to stay productive in the face of connectivity issues.

 

Do Not Rely on Just One Internet Connection

When dealing with an unstable internet connection, one of the best things you can do, especially if you know that you have an irregular or weak internet connection, is to have a backup connection. In other words, you should never rely on just one Internet connection. This may mean you need to rely on a channel bonding service that can provide you speed, stability, and security, all at the same time. A clear example of this is when you combine your mobile data with your home internet directly on either your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or even buy a USB tethering device. 

 

Do Homework Immediately After The Class 

If, on the other hand, you do not have access to a backup connection of sorts, then the next best thing that you can do is to do your homework or school work immediately after class when you most likely have a stronger, more stable connection. Though it may be difficult to do this every time, it is still a viable option to explore.

 

Use Your Phone To Connect Your Computer To The Internet

If doing your homework right after online classes is not feasible because you have other classes or even work to now do remotely, then another option worth exploring is using your phone to connect your computer to the internet. The good news is that most smartphones do have some sort of mobile hotspot feature or paid provider service. Here, you will most likely need to enable your phone data plan, and you will need to activate your mobile hotspot.

 Once you have activated your mobile hotspot on your smartphone, an icon to select the internet connection on your laptop or computer should appear. Click on the icon; if you have set up or established your mobile hotspot correctly, then you should see the name of your phone in the list of available internet connections. At which point, you should be able to select a stable connection via your phone, sign in, and you should be good to go.

 

Burn Webinars And Theoretical Lessons To Physical Media

Alternatively, you can save yourself a few quid by opting to burn lesson plans and relevant webinars to physical media, like say, for instance, DVDs. There is a lot of free software to create the discs, and you can ensure that you have everything you need to do your work without any internet connection.

 

Make Remote Learning More Accessible with Offline Features

Along those same lines, you should look into offline features for remote learning as well. A prime example of this is Google Docs. If you have a free Gmail account, then you can use Google Docs, which is basically like a whiteboard that does not require a stable or continuous internet connection.  Once installed on your laptop or device, you can edit, create, access, and view your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and much more — all without accessing the internet. Moreover, Google Docs is just one of many offline workspaces that are relatively low cost, that you or your students can utilize to increase your productivity when dealing with connectivity challenges.

 

Final Note

Ultimately, for many people, remote learning is happening on a curve. The reality is that people had to become more tech-savvy practically overnight, and everyone’s at-home internet speed/connectivity likely had to play catch up. But be that as it may, there are still several things you can do to get around possible internet connection problems or instability and low-speed connections in the meantime.