Create a study space that enables you to learn most effectively. This might be a dedicated area or an office room with a tidy desk that's away from your tv and bed. During study sessions, try and keep a distance from common distractions which can interfere with your focus, such as social media or video streaming. There are apps which can help you manage your time and focus such as Forest or Pomofocus. Some students find that background audio helps with concentration and mood, you may find a particular genre of music, white noise playlist, or podcast can aid with your studying.
Make the most of the flexibility of distance learning and optimise your time by studying outside of the house, such as in a coffee shop, local library, at a friend's, or while travelling. Discover which times you study best. Everyone is different, some people are more productive in the mornings or after a workout or walk in daylight, others can focus better in the evenings when there's less distractions.
Set yourself achieveable and manageable goals to keep up the momentum. This could involve assigning yourself bitesized tasks such as: "I have 3 hours this afternoon to study, I will watch one lecture video, read a chapter of the core text and make notes for part 1 of the assignment." On the contrary, it would be unmanageable to set yourself a goal of completing four weeks worth of learning content in one evening which could spiral into demotivation and frustration.
Stay on top of the weekly learning content and follow the recommended completion dates set by your tutor. It's easy to fall behind when there are no lectures or seminars to attend. Modules are designed to be completed systematically, meaning you learn topics following a weekly structure and build up knowledge over time.