1. INTRODUCTION ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT SESSION 1

2. IN THIS SESSION WE WILL BE Reviewing the topics that will be covered in this module Discussing expectations Filling in the registration form (if applicable) Filling in the release of information form (if applicable) Filling in the learner agreement (if applicable) Reviewing your learner plan Completing a learning styles inventory Be discussing the importance of organization and time management skills Complete self-assessment activities to determine how organized you are and how good you time management skills are Answer any questions you have about the rest of the sessions

3. IN THE ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT MODULE WE WILL BE COVERING THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: Organizing Information Organizing Your Stuff and Your Life Organizing Information Online Time Management

4. AT THE END OF THE MODULE We will give you a copy of your learner plan which is a summary of what we are covering in the session We will give you a certificate of completion We will ask you to fill out an evaluation form We will be asking you if you would recommend this program or this session to other people that might benefit from it After you leave, we will be contacting you at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months to see how you are doing.

5. PAPERWORK

6. EXPECTATIONS Understand your role here- if you aren't sure about something ask! Be responsible Accept the point of view of others Be flexible when working with others Come prepared to participate Meet any deadlines Be willing to help others Contribute to the best of your ability Help resolve disagreements if they happen

7. MILESTONES During the module we will be doing "check-ins" called milestones. Milestones are activities to help you see if you are making progress. The milestones in this module we will be doing are all found on your learner plan. After we have completed all the materials you may complete a culminating task.

8. YOUR LEARNER PLAN Every person who comes to our agency has a learner plan The plan outlines what you will be doing while you are here The main parts of the learner plan are: milestones you will complete learning activities you will complete referrals that are made

9. LEARNING STYLES INVENTORY Different people have styles of learning There are three main types of learners: Auditory - learn by hearing Visual - learn by seeing Kinesthetic- learn by doing Complete learning styles inventory to see how you learn best

10. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS ARE.... The ability to use your time, energy, resources, etc. in an effective way so that you achieve the things you want to achieve. Source: Cambridge Dictionaries Online

11. TIME MANAGEMENT IS The practice of using your time effectively, and the study of this. Source: Cambridge Dictionaries Online

12. YOU'RE NOT ALONE! Many people struggle with organization and time management skills. We live in a world of disposable "stuff" and clutter.

13. ACTIVITY How Organized Are You?

14. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will be more focused on what you want to achieve.

15. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will get more done.

16. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED Your life will be more balanced.

17. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will be able to set and achieve goals in a more efficient way.

18. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will be able to present yourself in a more professional way in the community and at work.

19. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will reduce clutter at home and at work. Less clutter will help you decrease your stress.

20. ACTIVITY Complete the Quick Questionnaire on Stress to see if you are stressed right now!

21. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will have more time to be flexible and creative.

22. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will have the energy to achieve more.

23. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will be able to plan and prioritize your tasks and activities.

24. IF YOU ARE ORGANIZED You will be able to manage your time more effectively. Time management and organizational skills go hand-in-hand.

25. ACTIVITY Complete the short answer questions about time management.

26. IF YOU MANAGE YOUR TIME You will have more free time and less wasted time. What would you do with more free time?

27. IF YOU MANAGE YOUR TIME You will get more done and not have to re-do things.

28. IF YOU MANAGE YOUR TIME You will reduce your stress. Less stress means you will be healthier and happier!

29. CREDITS This Power Point was created by Laubach Literacy Ontario. The resources can be downloaded free of charge at www.laubach-on.ca.www.laubach-on.ca This Employment Ontario project was funded by the Ontario Government. 2015 All website links were accurate at the time of original distribution-March 2015. All of the images and clip art used in this Power Point are from Clipart.com and Microsoft Office.com.