Time Management Techniques
In the Time Management Techniques page you read about several Time Management Techniques – so now it’s time to put one of them into practice!
For this assignment, complete PART 1 (Weekly Schedule) first and then, at the end of the week, complete PART 2.
*** You will submit both Parts 1 & 2 for the Weekly Calendar Assignment
PART 1: Weekly Schedule = take a few minutes on Monday and, using the Weekly Schedule
Actions, block out all of your time commitments for this week
Examples of things you should block out on the Weekly Schedule
Actions:
Class times
Study time
Practice (for student-athletes)
Games (for student-athletes)
Work
Travel to work
Other daily activities – gym, dinner with friends/family, church
Any other appointments – doctor’s apt, car maintenance, etc.
PART 2: Once you’ve completed the week, take a moment to compare how you spent your time this week versus how you planned it on your Weekly Schedule
Actions , then answer the following questions . Must be typed and a minimum of two paragraphs (no bullet points):
Describe your current time management techniques (that you used in either high school or college).
Do you use any tools or techniques related to time management?
How did you remember when assignments were due?
2. Using the Weekly ScheduleActions you created for this assignment, evaluate how your planned time compared on the Weekly Schedule with your actual week?
Did you stick to your planned schedule?
How did you spend most of your time?
What do want or need to make time for?
How can you make more time for these thing(s)?
3. How do you plan to use the Calendar in Canvas?
According to your Canvas Calendar, what is the first assignment you have due this semester?
According to your Canvas Calendar, what is the last assignment you have due this semester?
4. Conclusion:
What did you learn from using this time management tool?
What time management tool(s) are you open to trying out this semester?
Sample Solution
When it comes to managing my time in high school and college, I have developed several different techniques that help me stay on top of my tasks. One of the most effective strategies is using a planner. In both high school and college, I used a physical planner that was divided into sections for each day of the week so I could easily write down any upcoming due dates or events. This allowed me to quickly check what needed to be done each day without having to search through emails or syllabi for specific details.
I also use online tools such as Google Calendar which allows me to set reminders for important deadlines and sync up with my phone so I can get notifications no matter where I am. This has been great for long term planning because it helps me track larger assignments over multiple weeks or months. Furthermore, the calendar feature allows me to see how busy each day will be so if there’s a lot on one particular day then I can plan accordingly by spreading out other tasks throughout the week.
Finally, when studying for exams or completing assignments that are not due until later in the semester, I like to break them into smaller chunks so they do not become too overwhelming. By scheduling shorter amounts of time throughout each week dedicated solely towards this task, it reduces stress associated with procrastination and ensures that everything gets completed on time when its due date arrives.
Overall, these methods have helped keep myself organized while managing all aspects of schoolwork including assignments due in class as well as those submitted online through Blackboard or Moodle systems (Kaufman & Engels, 2020). Knowing exactly what needs to be done ahead of time keeps stress levels low and allows ample room for extracurricular activities and socializing which is important not only during times of educational pursuits but also after graduation as career building skills are acquired along the way!
