The Pocket Guide to College Success
What strategies can Shawn use to take control and effectively manage his time once he figures out where his time is going?
One method Shawn could implement immediately is the 3-2-1 trick. The 3-2-1 trick is a great way to start regardless of what time Shawn gets home from work. He could even utilize it before spending time with his girlfriend on the weekends. The 3-2-1 trick can help Shawn overcome his motivation issue and even inspire him. Simply follow the steps provided by Improvement Pills video ‘How to Stop Procrastinating’ and make the 3-2-1 trick into a habit. Also, using the to-do list method, as stated above in question one’s answer, is a great way to focus Shawn on important tasks. Not only is it a great reminder of those important tasks, but it can also be motivating to cross those tasks off your list reinforcing those good habits. I personally use to-do lists when I have a “no fail” task for the day or week. It keeps me focused on what needs to be done and helps me organize my day around my list. It also gets me motivated to continue adding tasks that I have previously put off and need to get done. The to-do list helps engage that mindset and I complete more tasks than I began with. I would highly recommend it to Shawn.
Shushan, Jamie. (2013). The Pocket Guide to College Success (Third Edition). P. 60
Improvement Pill. (2015). How To Stop Procrastinating – The 321 Trick.https://youtu.be/vOQCsc02xus (Links to an external site.)
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of Shawn completing his coursework online, and what is the role of time management when taking online classes?
An advantage that Shawn has for completing online coursework is that he has an ample amount of time to do the work. Normally, turning in an assignment would be at the beginning or even the end of class which could be as early as 9am. In the online course one could easily turn in an assignment at 11pm and still receive full credit. To caveat off that, Shawn could plan his days by doing his assignments before going to work or after getting off work. Another advantage is not having to travel. For example, in my case, I would have to drive an hour and 25 minutes to attend class, instead I am able to save on travel expenses and use that time for completing assignments. A disadvantage is that Shawn tends to procrastinate because he has that time available to him now. If he were attending an in-person session, he would have that time slot set aside for coursework. The disadvantage here is that Shawn does not have that sense of obligation to complete his assignments on time. It is all on Shawn, he must be the one to want to do the work.
Sample Solution
Online classes is a form of distance learning which takes place across the internet. Replacement of traditional learning with online learning can show different advantages and disadvantages for students. An advantage that a student has for completing online coursework is that he or she has enough amount of time to do the work. Digital learning is often self-paced where you can do your work in your own time. A disadvantage is that a student can lose focus on studies. Also, virtual classes can be done through phone or laptop gadgets where students can easily move to games or videos or YouTube for entertainment. This completely makes them go off track from subject studies.
