Developing Your Plan for Fall 2002 ECE 1100

What are the most common mistakes students make? Blow off studying Assume lecture is it (they don’t read their textbooks) Neglect practice problems Refuse to ask for help Don’t form study groups Procrastinate

Optimistic Enthusiasm The Procrastination Cycle Guilty Paralysis I should have started sooner; now I'll never get this done. Pressured Enthusiasm There is just time to finish if I start now. Optimistic Enthusiasm This time I'll start early Magical Thinking I can still do it ... somehow. Scarlett O'Hara I'll never procrastinate again! The Decision Dr. Doom Everyone else can do it; what's wrong with me?

What do successful students do? Set challenging and attainable goals Place studies near or at the top of the list Complete homework assignments (they practice, practice, practice) Form study groups Think about the big picture Use time management!

Why is Time Management So Important? Efficiency Satisfaction Flexibility Stress

Monthly Schedule

Weekly Schedule Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6-7 am 7-8 am 8-9 am 9-10 am 10-11 am 11-12 pm 12-1 pm 1-2 pm 2-3 pm 3-4 pm 4-5 pm 5-6 pm 6-7 pm 7-8 pm 8-9 pm 9-10 pm 10-11 pm 11-12 am 12-1 am 1-2 am 2-3 am 3-4 am 4-5 am 5-6 am

What is the Rule of 4? The Rule of 4 indicates that you should spend four times the number of credit hours you are taking on your coursework, every week. For example, ECE 2317 (a 3 semester credit hour course) meets in class 3 hours a week. According to the Rule of 4, you should expect to invest a total of 12 hours per week (including class time) for this one class.

What is the 60-Hour Rule? The 60-hour rule is designed to help you estimate the number of hours you can invest in work or other work-related activities, while allotting adequate time for studying. The 60-hour rule suggests that your semester credit hours x 3 in addition to your work hours per week should add up to less than 60. (Raymond Landis, Studying Engineering, 2000). Are you taking on too much?

Allocation of Hours (16 hour course load) Category Ideal # of Hours Classes (actual class time) 16 Study 48 (3 hours per class) Meals 17.5 (2.5 hours a day) Exercise 3 (3 hours per week) Sleep 49 (7 hours a night) Personal Tasks (dressing, hygiene, laundry, commuting) 10 Redshirt 2300 & 2317 Workshops 4 Social Activity/Free Time (extra-curricular activities, partying, etc.) 17.5 TOTAL HOURS 168 (hrs. in one week)

Detailed Weekly Schedule-16 hrs. Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6-7 am 7-8 am 8-9 am GET READY/EAT 9-10 am COMMUTE S ENG MTH S CIR. 10-11 am PHIL S EM 11-12 pm S PHIL CIR. RS WKSHP 12-1 pm LUNCH 1-2 pm CIR. EM 2-3 pm CIR./ENG MTH EM RS WKSHP 3-4 pm ENG MTH 4-5 pm ARTH S ARTH 5-6 pm 6-7 pm DINNER 7-8 pm BBALL EM LAB 8-9 pm 9-10 pm S EM LAB 10-11 pm 11-12 am 12-1 am 1-2 am SLEEP 2-3 am 3-4 am 4-5 am 5-6 am S ARTH S ARTH

Allocation of Hours (13 hour course load) Category Ideal # of Hours Classes (actual class time) 13 Study 39 (3 hours per class) Meals 17.5 (2.5 hours a day) Exercise 3 (3 hours per week) Sleep 51 (approx. 7 hrs a night) Personal Tasks (dressing, hygiene, laundry, commuting) 10 Redshirt 2300 & 2317 Workshops 4 Social Activity/Free Time (extra-curricular activities, partying, etc.) 30.5 TOTAL HOURS 168 (hrs. in one week)

Detailed Weekly Schedule-13 hrs. Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6-7 am 7-8 am 8-9 am GET READY/EAT 9-10 am COMMUTE EAT/SHWR 10-11 am PHIL S EM S ENG MTH S CIR. 11-12 pm S PHIL CIR. RS WKSHP 12-1 pm LUNCH 1-2 pm CIR. EM 2-3 pm CIR./ENG MTH EM RS WKSHP 3-4 pm ENG MTH 4-5 pm 5-6 pm 6-7 pm DINNER 7-8 pm EM LAB BBALL 8-9 pm 9-10 pm 10-11 pm 11-12 am 12-1 am 1-2 am SLEEP 2-3 am 3-4 am 4-5 am 5-6 am S EM LAB

Know Your Body Concentration Peak Initial Distractions Concentration Break

General Techniques Review Material Within 24 Hours! Take Regular Breaks Find a Few Study Areas View Studying as a Job Study When Most Alert Keep Schedules Visible & Use Them Reward Yourself (Small & Large Goals)!