Otm session 1 introduction

INTRODUCTION

ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT

SESSION 1

IN THIS SESSION WE WILL BE

• Reviewing the topics that will be covered in this module

• Discussing expectations

• Filling in the registration form (if applicable)

• Filling in the release of information form (if applicable)

• Filling in the learner agreement (if applicable)

• Reviewing your learner plan

• Completing a learning styles inventory

• Be discussing the importance of organization and time management skills

• Complete self-assessment activities to determine how organized you are and how good you time management skills are

• Answer any questions you have about the rest of the sessions

IN THE ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT MODULE WE WILL BE COVERING THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

• Organizing Information

• Organizing Your Stuff and Your Life

• Organizing Information Online

• Time Management

AT THE END OF THE MODULE• We will give you a copy of your learner

plan which is a summary of what we are covering in the session

• We will give you a certificate of completion

• We will ask you to fill out an evaluation form

• We will be asking you if you would recommend this program or this session to other people that might benefit from it

After you leave, we will be contacting you

at 3 months, 6 months and 12

months to see how you are doing.

PAPERWORK

EXPECTATIONS• Understand your role here- if you aren't sure about something ask!

• Be responsible

• Accept the point of view of others

• Be flexible when working with others

• Come prepared to participate

• Meet any deadlines

• Be willing to help others

• Contribute to the best of your ability

• Help resolve disagreements if they happen

MILESTONES• During the module we will be doing "check-ins" called

milestones. Milestones are activities to help you see if you are making progress.

• The milestones in this module we will be doing are all found on your learner plan.

• After we have completed all the materials you may complete a culminating task.

YOUR LEARNER PLAN• Every person who comes to our agency has a learner plan

• The plan outlines what you will be doing while you are here

• The main parts of the learner plan are:

• milestones you will complete • learning activities you will complete • referrals that are made

LEARNING STYLES INVENTORY

Different people have styles of learning

There are three main types of learners:

• Auditory - learn by hearing

• Visual - learn by seeing

• Kinesthetic- learn by doing

• Complete learning styles inventory to see how you learn best

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS ARE....

The ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective way so that you achieve the things you want to achieve.

Source: Cambridge Dictionaries Online

TIME MANAGEMENT IS

The practice of using your time effectively, and the study of this.

Source: Cambridge Dictionaries Online

YOU'RE NOT ALONE!

Many people struggle with organization and time management skills.

We live in a world of disposable "stuff" and clutter.

ACTIVITY

How Organized Are You?

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will be more focused on what you want to achieve.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will get more done.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

Your life will be more balanced.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will be able to set and achieve goals in a more efficient way.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will be able to present yourself in a more professional way in the community and at work.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will reduce clutter at home and at work. Less clutter will help you decrease your stress.

ACTIVITY

Complete the Quick Questionnaire on Stress to see if you are stressed right now!

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will have more time to be flexible and creative.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will have the energy to achieve more.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will be able to plan and prioritize your tasks and activities.

IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED

You will be able to manage your time more effectively.

Time management and organizational skills go hand-in-hand.

ACTIVITY

Complete the short answer questions about time management.

IF YOU MANAGE YOUR TIME

You will have more free time and less wasted time.

What would you do with more free time?

IF YOU MANAGE YOUR TIME

You will get more done and not have to re-do things.

IF YOU MANAGE YOUR TIME

You will reduce your stress.

Less stress means you will be healthier and happier!

CREDITSThis Power Point was created by Laubach Literacy Ontario.

The resources can be downloaded free of charge at www.laubach-on.ca.

This Employment Ontario project was funded by the Ontario Government. 2015

All website links were accurate at the time of original distribution-March 2015.

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