Module 1: Time Management by Shannon Brenner

The Importance of Time Management in College

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:45:57 UTC

Good time management skills can help you reduce stress, improve academic performance, and create a better work-life balance. Open the link to read sections 3.1 and 3.2 in College Success. Then, comment below with one takeaway from the section.

Common Time Management Challenges for Students

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:45:57 UTC

College students often face unique time management challenges, such as balancing multiple classes, extracurricular activities, and social life. What's your biggest time management challenge, and how has it affected your college experience so far?

The Pomodoro Technique

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:45:58 UTC

Watch this 7-minute video to learn about the Pomodoro Technique, a fantastic and easy strategy to implement that will help you stop procrastinating AND helps you learn more effectively and efficiently.

Give it a try and then come back and tell us how it went!

Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritizing Tasks

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:45:58 UTC

The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix, helps you prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. It divides your activities into four quadrants. Watch this 3-minute video from John Green on why and how to use the matrix. For more explanation on how to use the matrix, refer to section 3.5: Prioritization in College Success.

Briefly sketch out the quadrants on paper or think about it. If you had to guess, which quadrant do you think you currently spend the most time in? If it's not Q2, what could you change to get more of your to-do list there?

Creating Effective To-Do Lists

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:46:00 UTC

To-do lists are a simple yet powerful tool for managing your time and tasks. However, not all to-do lists are created equal. Read this article on how to create effective to-do lists. Do you like using to-do lists?

Best Time Management Apps for Students

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:46:00 UTC

There are numerous apps designed to help students manage their time more effectively. Visit this page and take a look at the apps in at least one productivity category.

In the comments, tell us which one(s) you want to try. Download one and give it a try!

Time Blocking - especially helpful for ADHD!

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:46:01 UTC

Watch this 1-minute video on how to use Google Calendar for time blocking. This is a great strategy for everyone, but people with ADHD often find it particularly effective. You will be doing this in your module assessment, so pay attention! For more detailed information on this topic, refer to this article.

In the comments, tell us what you think of this strategy!

Digital vs. Paper Planning: Pros and Cons

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:46:03 UTC

Both digital and paper planning methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Read this article comparing the two approaches.

Did the article make you want to try anything differently?

Understanding Procrastination

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:46:04 UTC

Procrastination is a common obstacle to effective time management. Read section 3.3 of College Success to learn about why we, as humans, procrastinate. You have to know the why before you can attempt to fix it!

After watching, reflect on your own procrastination habits. What triggers your procrastination, and how does it impact your studies?

Strategies to Beat Procrastination

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:46:04 UTC

Overcoming procrastination requires self-awareness and practical strategies. Some techniques include breaking tasks into smaller, manageable parts, using the 'two-minute rule,' and creating accountability systems. Share a strategy you've used successfully to combat procrastination, or one you'd like to try.

The Power of Habit Formation

brennerz313 — 2024-09-25 23:46:06 UTC

Developing good time management habits can help reduce procrastination in the long term. Read this article on habit formation and its role in time management. Then, identify one new habit you'd like to form to improve your time management skills. How do you plan to implement it?

Your Time Management Skills

brennerz313 — 2024-09-27 14:49:53 UTC

Read this brief page, "Identify Your Time Management Style" and then answer the poll. In the comments, tell us... do you like living with this style, or does one of the other styles sound better to you?

Poll - Digital or Paper?

brennerz313 — 2024-09-27 15:05:37 UTC

In the comments, share a link to your favorite digital time or task management apps, if you have one. Or... you can share a link to your favorite paper planner!

Lesson Complete!

brennerz313 — 2024-09-27 15:08:19 UTC

What did you like most about this lesson?

Eat the Frog???

brennerz313 — 2024-09-27 15:35:04 UTC

Watch this 1-minute video to learn a super effective strategy for defeating procrastination (no frogs are harmed with this strategy!). For more on this technique, refer to section 3.7 of College Success.

Linking Google Cal with Brightspace

brennerz313 — 2025-01-10 21:34:09 UTC

My 2-minute video here will show you how you can subscribe to your Brightspace calendar in your Google calendar. I think you'll find this feature very useful!