Time Management Tips by Laurie https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement Have you established a weekly routine or set of strategies for managing your tasks for this cohort? Share your tips and what's working well here. en-us 2016-10-02 02:30:51 UTC 2026-01-24 09:40:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Not quite there just yet! https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128027870 I find myself struggling to find the time to complete my own coursework. I spend so much time and energy into my classroom that leave myself as a learner behind (I know that this is not ok as a teacher I must always be a good learner!]]> 2016-10-03 22:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128027870 Time Shows No Mercy https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028040 I do not have the hang of this thing yet.  There are plans I had made for this semester that are coming up short.  It is very hard to keep up.

If I have one trick it's with APA battles. I'm finding the best idea is to ignore it until the end. I make my own short citations as I'm writing and then go back and put them in proper format when I finish. Most of the errors I make come when I am trying to cite while I am writing.]]> 2016-10-03 22:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028040 Rollercoaster... https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028054 Some weeks are better than others. Between grading during the week and remembering to have my discussion posted by Wednesday/Thursday can be a balancing act! I spend one evening (usually Tuesday) mapping out the assignment for the week-outlining, getting my cover page and my resources cited. 
Most weekends have a 3-4 hour block to work on writing, weekly activities and revisions. I'm not sure if I'm the only one that has a hard time getting things done during the week...but knowing that I have Saturday or Sunday to get things done is a great feeling! ]]> 2016-10-03 22:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028054 More or less?! cskluzacek https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028231 I would agree, some weeks are better than others. I am learning to look ahead at what the next week will bring with different commitments. I find that the hardest thing for me to remember is that I have to go back and comment on the discussion board after all of the preliminary posts. I am really enjoying the communication though!]]> 2016-10-03 22:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028231 Slowly Getting Better! https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028275 I have started to get more of  a routine with how I'm completing assignments.  I work on the discussion posts and weekly assignment right away on Tuesday or Wednesday.  Then I start working on the larger assignments on Thursdays and Fridays.  The weekend is when I finish up any assignments and submit them for grading.  I've been completing things in my own classroom in the morning and save this coursework until after school. Things will change once I start teaching at the after-school program but for now it works for me!]]> 2016-10-03 22:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028275 Working on it... https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028326 The balance has been harder that I'd expected! I hate the feeling of lots of things going on, and not really doing any of them well. But, I sat down this weekend and scheduled out this week, so I'm hoping that will help...

]]> 2016-10-03 22:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028326 I have been trying to just take it one day at a time.  I try to get all my ideas and everything down during the week and use the weekend to finalize everything and then focus on citing with APA.  That seems to be my biggest problem is making sure everything is cited correctly. https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028345 2016-10-03 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028345 For me, I try to do one item a day. That may be doing the discussion board on Tuesday. Learning Activity on Wednesday and the Assignment on Friday.  I also try to limit my time to a set amount and wherever I am, stop. Break. Start back where I left off when I want to resume. bryan_borgos1 https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028360 2016-10-03 22:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028360 I have a pretty good routine down now but I wouldn't recommend it to others. It involves doing most of the work on the weekends and early in the morning. My discussion posts are the biggest struggle for me so far because I focus so much on teaching during the week. https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028364 2016-10-03 22:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028364 I'm getting there https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028373 I start looking at the discussion on Wednesday evening. Thursday evening is when I do all my grading and prepping for the following week. Then I come back to the assignments for this class on Friday and go back and forth with my teaching things. 

It's hard but I keep a list of "things to do" and try to hit everything.]]> 2016-10-03 22:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028373 AOK boothk1 https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028386 I am in super efficient mode! I currently have 18 people here from Germany for a 3-week exchange program, so I am living between school, homework, and hosting duties. Things will be so easy when they leave!]]> 2016-10-03 22:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028386 Setting a schedule in Google Calendar & sticking to it! https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028390 I set up "appointments" in my Google Calendar for when I have class, when to check the discussion board (a couple of times per week), when I'm going to focus on the Weekly Learning Activities and when I'm going to work on my other assignments. The trick is to keep to this schedule, rather than just "moving" the appointment to another day (which is really convenient to do in Google Calendar!)]]> 2016-10-03 22:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028390 Getting there! https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028397 I usually try and start with my first discussion board post and outlining my weekly assignment or one of the larger assignments. This last week has been rough since I'm teaching all new classes, but so far I've made it!

]]> 2016-10-03 22:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028397 For the most part https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028412 It is definitely hard to balance everything.  I have found that I have to set aside specific time for each assignment, post, and activity.  I try to have my original discussion post in by Wednesday, Learning activity done by Friday and the rest of the time spent on the big assignments.  However, I do seem to spend a lot of time on the class and not enough with family.

]]> 2016-10-03 23:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028412 Better to just go in super busy?! klockwood3 https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028427 I have struggled a bit with keeping up with everything. I already knew I was a procrastinator but it keeps showing through...

It has definitely turned into a balancing act of work, school and a life outside of all of that. ]]> 2016-10-03 23:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028427 Each Week is Changing https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028655 I have tried to set aside a certain day to do each thing that is required. Original post on Tuesday, follow ups on Thursday, Learning Activity on Friday-Sunday. Then working on assignments in free time. This past week has been very difficult though. I had a work injury that has landed me with physical therapy and dr. appointments. And I also had a bridal shower for myself this weekend so that took away a full day of work time. October weekends are busy for me with pre wedding stuff so I am trying to find time to move more of my work into the week but its hard to do with all the home and school requirements.]]> 2016-10-03 23:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028655 Honeymoon is over! https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028658 I've been making progress in getting into a routine, and know that it's better to get assignments done in the beginning of the week. I also have two young daughters, so work, grad school, family life and taking care of myself is all about balance!! I try to give myself one evening off a week from extra activities, to de-stress and enjoy my family. ]]> 2016-10-03 23:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028658 Making Progress... smithk261 https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028662 I have set up a schedule where I make sure to finish all of my discussion board posts by Friday, then I am able to focus on the Learning Activities and Assignments over the weekend. So far I have had at least 1 day of the weekend free to focus on this, but that could change as the holiday season/conference season/grading time approach.

]]> 2016-10-03 23:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028662 I try to do a little each day and then I feel less overwhelmed. It does help to work ahead on projects. It has definetly been an big adjustment for me. It has been challenging to manage my time. wellenoc https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028943 2016-10-03 23:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128028943 I try to ... https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128029274 do Discussion boards by Thursday, Learning Activities Friday and Assignment papers Saturday and Sunday.  It's tough.  I did finish one paper by Saturday, and that was wonderful!]]> 2016-10-03 23:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lauriecoddingto/timemanagement/wish/128029274