ASU 101 Time Management. Course Objectives: Discuss the importance of time management. Select appropriate time management skills. Generate an effective.

ASU 101

Time Management

Time Management

Course Objectives: Discuss the importance of time management. Select appropriate time management skills. Generate an effective weekly schedule. Discuss general methods for effective time

management.

6 P’s of Time Management

Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance

Time Management Advantages

Gain time Motivates and initiates Reduces avoidance Promotes review Eliminates cramming Reduces anxiety

Time Wasters

Poor planning Procrastination Failure to ask for help Interruptions Disorganization Setting unrealistic goals

or expectations Too much involvement

Time Management Strategies

Make a list of all the demands on your time Create realistic expectations and deadlines Scan your priority list throughout the day Work on tasks in priority order Use a planner Reserve an interruption-free block of time

Create a Balance

Physical Intellectual Social Emotional Educational Spiritual

I Have a Syllabus, Now What?

During the first week of classes, Mark important dates in a planner, calendar, or PDA Establish priorities and deadlines Establish how long tasks might take Allow extra time for UnForseen Obstacles (UFO’s) Develop blocks of study time Plan for additional review and study time

CSE 360 Example

Overview of software engineering Project

Semester long Weekly meetings Create deliverables Peer-reviews Face-to-face and electronic communication

To receive an “A” Students spend on average 4-6 hours per week outside

of class

Develop a “To-Do” List

List priorities or tasks for the week Assign each task a category

1, 2, 3 with “1” as top priority; or A, B, C with “A” as top priority; or M, S, C (Must, Should, Could)

Example: (2) Exercise (1) Read pages 31-40 for CS 200 (3) Go to the bookstore

Indicate task completeness Consult as needed and re-prioritize

Compromising

Re-prioritize Postpone Delegate Speed-up Do it differently Learn to say “no”

Additional Principles

Identify “best time” for studying Use distributed learning and practice Study difficult subjects first Make time for entertainment and relaxation Ensure you have time to sleep, eat, and exercise Try to combine activities Take time to organize your space

Plan for Rewards

Enjoy a favorite meal or snack

Stand up and stretch Look outside the window Go outside Admire the finished work Congratulate yourself

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