Academic Success Center: Time Management Presented by: Academic Success Center Staff

What does the ASC provide? Location: 1060 Hixson-Lied (across from Maple/Willow/Larch, off the 23 bus route) Hours: 8:00-5:00, Monday-Friday. Website Resources 24/7 Services: Academic Coaching Psych 131: Academic Skills Presentations/Handouts Tutoring Services Supplemental Instruction (SI) Discuss location, hours, services Hand out bookmark, if desired

Overview Student Learning Outcome: Students will develop a time management system that allows for productivity Time Management Analysis Tools Weekly Schedule Semester at a Glance Daily ABC to-do list Work time  Principles of Time Management Purpose: to go over the objectives of the workshop Talking points: quickly give them an overview of what will be covered in the workshop.

Time Management Skills-Then and Now What people have given you guidance or advice about managing your time in the past?

Time Management Skills What tangible techniques have these individuals been able to provide? What techniques have you already learned?

FEEL PREPARED ORGANIZED CONFIDENT RELAXED ABLE TO MEET DEADLINES GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT Bad Time Management Frazzled Rushed Tired Stressed Miss deadlines FEEL PREPARED ORGANIZED CONFIDENT RELAXED ABLE TO MEET DEADLINES Ask the students to do a TTYP: 2 Fold Question: Where are you now with your time management based upon these descriptors? In a few weeks, based upon your current time management behavior, where do you think you will be?

Time Management Self-Analysis What are my best times of the day? (most alert and energetic) What are my worst (low energy, sleepy) times of the day? What prevents me from getting things done? What helps me get things done? What seems to be the one biggest problem for me in getting organized to complete tasks?

Time Management Tools Weekly schedule Semester at a Glance Consider holiday breaks and finals Planner/organizer, wall calendar

Weekly Schedule Weekly Schedule Exercise Classes Work/Student Orgs Eating/Sleeping/Working Out Weekend non-negotiables Study time (at least 3 hours/day) http://www.asc.dso.iastate.edu/sites/default/files/resources/handouts/time/Time%20Management--Weekly%20Calendar.pdf

Semester @ A Glance Big Picture Exercise Deadlines Quizzes & Exams Meetings Important Personal dates Fun Planned Activities TIP: Color Code and create a key Semester at a Glance are available in the ASC

Prioritization What happens when life starts getting hectic? There are so many things to do, and not enough time,

Weekly Task Sheet Traditionally structured weekly to-do list Use for all applicable schoolwork and personal tasks Great for people who want to be detailed, such as having due dates and time estimations Use this weekly or during hectic times! http://www.asc.dso.iastate.edu/sites/default/files/resources/handouts/time/Time%20Management--Weekly%20Task%20Sheet.pdf

ABC To-Do List This allows you to use the ABC method of prioritization to organize your crazy week! The ABC Method was originally developed by Alan Lakein and consists of assigning a priority status of “A,” B”, or “C” to each of the items of your to-do list or task list. It allows you to take a total inventory (called the Mind Dump) of all you need to do within a week and then fill them into the high, medium, or low priority categories for each day of the week. Just remember that whatever doesn’t get completed will need to be carried over to the next day! Use this weekly or during hectic times too! http://www.asc.dso.iastate.edu/sites/default/files/resources/handouts/time/Three%20Ways%20to%20Prioritize%20adapted%20version%20for%20workshops.pdf

Work Time 

Principles of Time Management: Final Overview Use Time Wisely Plan Ahead Give yourself Breaks Make use of daylight hours Study before a class that has frequent pop quizzes or class discussion Study immediately after lecture classes Carry books with you, flashcards, review lecture notes Study at the same time everyday – form habits Plan ahead enough time to study Space study periods Rotate which subjects you study every few hours Complete activities by priority Study during your prime brain functioning time Leave unscheduled time for flexibility Utilize short periods of free time Plan cell phone breaks

Thank you! Thank you! 1060 Hixson-Lied Student Success Center Phone: 515-294-6624 success@iastate.edu www.asc.dso.iastate.edu @IowaStateASC Thank you!