time management

Since you have flexibility concerning time in your online class, a key to success is managing your studying time according to your personal needs and living environment. The following steps will support your success in your online class.

  • Read the course schedule and syllabus to get an idea of how much time you need to devote to studying.
  • Develop a weekly schedule. Note course and other commitments on a daily basis by using a timetable. Be realistic about your schedule.
    • Write down your non-course related responsibilities, such as work hours in a job or extracurricular activities.
    • Schedule daily study times. Commit to more course work on open days and less on very busy days.
    • Pencil in specific course activities. Dedicate hours each week for your various course specific assignments, such as reading units, book chapters, articles on e-reserve, and participating in the threaded discussion.
    • Use study breaks to relax. Effective studying also includes giving yourself a 15-minute break after every 45 minutes of work.
    • Reserve enough time for health-supporting activities. Pencil in a healthy number of hours for sleep, eating, personal essentials, and free-time activities in your timetable.
    • Stick to your timetable for one week. Effective time management is a skill that needs to grow. If necessary, adjust your timetable based on experience of the previous week and other environmental situations.
  • Assign some additional time for studying in weeks of exams or other due dates. Anticipate spending more time on coursework in weeks where you take an exam or when you have to finish a paper.

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