PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Day 2 - Time Management PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Time Management Figure out realistic times for how long things take you. Make a schedule that works for you, including free time activities. Keep a monthly calendar so you can make long-range plans. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson How to manage your time Most students do not have a realistic understanding of how long it takes to do things. Keeping a record of how much time you spend on activities, such as getting dressed and doing homework will help you plan your time. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Making a schedule Students are advised to budget their time for all their activities, including leisure pastimes, such as reading for pleasure, watching tv, or talking on the phone. They must act responsibly and keep an eye on the clock. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Long Term Planning Students should use a monthly calendar on which to write everything – from school assignments, to extracurricular activities, to family obligations. You have to be responsible! Seniors- Senior Project takes the entire term to complete.* 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

The Importance of Time Management 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

My Time Management Skills Handout #1 – Mark each statement if it applies to you. Identify the skills you want to improve. Name the steps it will take you to improve those skills. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Estimating Time Handout #2 -Use this chart to see how long it takes you to do certain activities for 3 days. This chart is due on Monday Sept 11, 2006. Use estimated time and actual time on this chart. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson My Weekly Schedule Handout #3a- Note on this chart a schedule for the week. Add 5 mins to each estimate to be on the safe side. At the end of the week, you will answer questions in the second part of this handout. This handout is due next Friday. Mark it in your agenda book. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Rate Your Schedule Handout #3b – Answer question on how well your schedule worked for you. List activities or assignments that took you longer than you thought. Were you able to adjust your schedule? What did the schedule tell you about yourself and your time management skills? 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

Your Monthly Calendars Handouts #4a, #4b, #4c-Keeping a monthly calendar helps you make long range plans. The Family Planning Calendar should be posted where everyone in your family can use it to record events. The Personal Planning Calendar should be posted where you can see it. Use it to record tests and other long term assignments, as well as non-academic activities. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Rubric Rubric for Content – grading will be determined based on how much information is written on the handouts and turned in on time. Follow the due dates of all handouts. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson

PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson Time Management Tips Handout #5- 1)Estimate –figure out realistic time for how long things take you. 2)Schedule- Make a schedule that works for you and your family. 3)Use a calendar- Keep a monthly calendar so you can make long term plans. Include all academic, extracurricular, and family activities. 4)Review/Revise- Look over your schedule regularly (perhaps with a friend or teacher) and note the areas where you are successful and those areas you need to work on. 5) Time for you- Be sure to include leisure time activities (reading for pleasure, watching tv, listening to music, talking on the telephone) in your daily schedule. 4/19/2019 PPT developed by Debra A. Wilson