Article: Many online courses require students to participate in discussion board about class topics. Posts on a discussion board often count as participation points and are an important part of your grade. Consistently post your responses or assignments to the discussion board on time and make meaningful additions to the discussion. Class discussions are also a great way to connect with your online classmates. Online learning can feel isolating, especially if you are completing your degree completely online. Connecting with other online learners can foster a sense of community. Some online classes may require group work during the course. While it can be challenging to complete assignments with students that you cannot physically meet with, group work is a great incentive to connect with your online classmates. Reach out to the online university that you are taking the class through. Many universities offer community websites and ways to connect with other online learners. If you find that you can meet with another online classmate in person, take this opportunity to get to know your classmate and arrange for a group study session. Maintain your relationship with your professor throughout the course by communicating with them about assignments and exams. Since most of your communication with your professor and peers will be through writing, you must be comfortable reaching out through written communications like email. Always keep your communications with professors professional and courteous, just as you would with any other instructor. Do not hesitate to reach out to the professor if you are struggling to understand a class concept or if you have questions.
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Participate in discussions. Reach out to other online students. Keep in touch with your professor.
Article: Buildup of grime and dirt can, over time, cause your steamer machine to function less effectively. If you simply take a few moments to wipe down the outside of the steamer with a damp washrag, this can help prevent future damage and extend the life of your steamer. Try to remember to wipe down the exterior of the steamer after every use for best results. You should also wipe the steamer down if it has been stored for a long period of time without being used. After you use the steamer, you should rinse the machine out with fresh water. This will help prevent sediment buildup on the inside of the steam cleaner and keep your machine fresh for longer. Do this after each time you use the steamer to make sure your machine stays as clean as possible. Whenever you aren't using the steamer, you should store it in a cool, dry place to prevent any mildew or mold from forming. You should try to cover the steamer with plastic so that the amount of dust that settles on the machine is minimal. Storing your steamer properly will help prolong the life of your machine.
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Wipe down the outside regularly. Rinse the steamer with fresh water after each use. Store the steamer properly.
Article: To keep your feet clean and make the nail pliable, you will need to soak your affected foot in warm water. You may want to soak both feet to make this process a bit more relaxing. Soak your feet four to five times per day for 10 to 15 minutes each time. You can add two tablespoons of Epsom salts to the foot bath or just use plain water. Tea tree oil may help to fight off infections.After each time that you soak your feet, put a drop or two of tea tree oil on the affected nail. The tea tree oil may help to prevent infection and keep the nail a bit softer. After the tea tree oil soaks in, you can also put a dab of Vicks VapoRub to the sore area of your nail. The menthol and camphor may help to reduce the pain and will also keep your nail soft for the next part of the treatment. Keep the menthol/camphor on for 12 to 24 hours using a bandage or a small piece of gauze. The following day soak your feet for about 20 minutes. Then, take a small piece of cotton (gauze or cotton ball) and roll it between your fingers so that it forms a cotton "tube" that is about inch long. Tape one end of the cotton tube to the top of your toe. Then, gently lift the corner of the ingrown nail up a little bit with one hand. With the other hand, work the free end of the cotton tube under the corner of the nail and out the other side so that the cotton is between the skin and the nail. This might be a little painful or strange at first, but it is necessary to lift the nail away from the skin to prevent it from growing deeper into the skin. Keep the cotton in place and replace it every day after soaking your foot. You will need to repeat this process for two weeks or until the toenail grows out a bit, but you should notice some improvement after a few days. If you do not notice any improvement, then call your doctor.
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Soak your feet. Put a drop or two of tea tree oil on the nail. Apply Vicks VapoRub to ease pain. Use cotton to lift the toenail. Repeat this process for up to two weeks.