Managing Your Time and Priorities

In this unit, you will explore the importance of time and priority management that is necessary for your academic success. You are probably trying to figure out how your schoolwork will fit into your busy life. During this week, we will read about strategies to help you make the most of your time and resources. You will be able to use the tips in this unit right away to ensure that you spend your time effectively. Always maintain communication with your instructor and academic advisor.

 The importance of time and priority management  Tips to be successful in an online environment  Basic principles of priority management at home, school, and work  The importance of a budget

Read Chapter 3 "Prioritize," in your textbook Cornerstone Read Chapter 46 in Rules for Writers Read the Interview Project Overview Attend the weekly Seminar 20 points Participate in the Discussion Boards 30 points Take the Quiz 25 points Visit Extra! Extra!

Take a few minutes to view the links below. Visit the Suite101 web site and review the Time Management Tips for Students article. Take a few minutes to view the links below. Visit About.com and read Back To School: Re- entry Challenges and Survival Tips for Adult Students. Motivational Quotes: "Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the year." – Spanish Proverb

 Reading  Quiz  Discussion (Reminder: Approximately 100 words/paragraph. Respond to at least two other student postings)  Review the grading rubric  Seminar

Final Project & Who To Interview (Unit 4 Proposal) Daily & Weekly Priorities. Goal-setting & Planning SMART S - Specific (or Significant). M - Measurable (or Meaningful). A - Attainable (or Action-Oriented). R - Relevant (or Rewarding). T - Time-bound (or Trackable).

This week, you have been reading and discussing time management strategies. You were also introduced to your Final Project, wherein you will interview a professional. During this week's seminar, we will discuss how to set daily and weekly priorities. Be sure to bring any questions you have about the Final Project because it is likely that other students have the same questions. We will also discuss the SMART model of goal-setting and planning. How will you use this model in planning for this term, for next term, for next year, or for five years from now? Article: Personal Goal Setting

 What are some time strategies you find useful?

 What are some thoughts for your own downtime? Is this necessary?

 What are some things you can do when you begin to feel over whelmed and frustrated?

 What are some things not to do?

 Any additional question or comments you may have? Also, did I miss any questions you may have asked earlier?

 This week we discussed effective strategies for managing your time and your resources. You also read about your Final Project.  Do not forget to take the Quiz to check your knowledge of what you have learned.

 Yes, it is that time again  I will stay online to answer any questions  Thanks for staying focused and participating  Have a good week and let me know if you have any questions this week.