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Time Management
Course Objectives: Discuss the importance of time management. Select appropriate time management skills. Generate an effective weekly schedule. Discuss general methods for effective time
management.
Time Management Advantages
Gain time Motivates and initiates Reduces avoidance Promotes review Eliminates cramming Reduces anxiety
Time Wasters
Poor planning Procrastination Failure to ask for help Interruptions Disorganization Setting unrealistic goals
or expectations Too much involvement
Time Management Strategies
Make a list of all the demands on your time Create realistic expectations and deadlines Scan your priority list throughout the day Work on tasks in priority order Use a planner Reserve an interruption-free block of time
I Have a Syllabus, Now What?
During the first week of classes, Mark important dates in a planner, calendar, or PDA Establish priorities and deadlines Establish how long tasks might take Allow extra time for UnForseen Obstacles (UFO’s) Develop blocks of study time Plan for additional review and study time
CSE 360 Example
Overview of software engineering Project
Semester long Weekly meetings Create deliverables Peer-reviews Face-to-face and electronic communication
To receive an “A” Students spend on average 4-6 hours per week outside
of class
Develop a “To-Do” List
List priorities or tasks for the week Assign each task a category
1, 2, 3 with “1” as top priority; or A, B, C with “A” as top priority; or M, S, C (Must, Should, Could)
Example: (2) Exercise (1) Read pages 31-40 for CS 200 (3) Go to the bookstore
Indicate task completeness Consult as needed and re-prioritize
Additional Principles
Identify “best time” for studying Use distributed learning and practice Study difficult subjects first Make time for entertainment and relaxation Ensure you have time to sleep, eat, and exercise Try to combine activities Take time to organize your space
Plan for Rewards
Enjoy a favorite meal or snack
Stand up and stretch Look outside the window Go outside Admire the finished work Congratulate yourself