Assessment Description:
Read the Topic 3 Resources indicated below before responding to this DQ.
- "Time Management" section of Chapter 4 in University Success Guide: Finding Your Purpose
- Student Preparation for Distance Education
What strategies do you currently use, or have used in the past, to try to practice good time management? Are there any strategies mentioned in the articles listed above that you use or have used? Are there any strategies from the articles that you will try to use going forward to improve your time management? What time management strategies do you think work best to ensure you have adequate time for studying and school work?
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Solution to UNV-103: University Success - Topic 3 DQ 2.
SAMPLE 1
Hello class,
Taormino (2010) states that there exist misperceptions about time commitments, particularly when trying to balance work, family, and school, that can impact online learning success. As I reflected on how true or false the state is, I came to understand that time management is crucial to my success both as a nurse and a student. Some of the strategies I have used in the past to ensure I effectively manage my time include scheduling specific times each week to complete coursework and study for exams. Additionally, I also find it helpful to break large assignments into smaller sections and set deadlines to keep myself accountable.
Reflecting on the materials we covered in topic 3, I can see how adopting some additional strategies may help improve my time management. The University Success Guide: Finding Your Purpose emphasizes scheduling specific blocks of time intended solely for studying on a weekly basis rather than trying to fit it in around other obligations. This block scheduling provides dedicated, distraction-free time to focus on coursework which I think would be beneficial. Additionally, the article on student preparation for distance education by Mark Taormino also underlines the importance of developing routines, setting weekly goals with corresponding due dates, and accounting for time spent on administrative tasks to fully utilize the flexible learning environment. Going forward, I plan to implement these strategies of block scheduling study time and setting organized weekly goals with due dates. I believe by doing this I will effectively manage my time.
Over time, some strategies I have found most effective are completing assignments early in the week to avoid procrastination and leaving extra time for unexpected delays. Further, breaking down larger assignments into smaller sections has also helped me stay on track to finish on time. As a nurse, I am accustomed to prioritizing tasks efficiently according to importance and urgency. As a result, maintaining these organizational skills will serve me well as I progress toward my degree while balancing work, family, and school responsibilities.
References
Grand Canyon University (n.d.). University Success Guide: Finding Your Purpose
Taormino, M. (2010). Student Preparation for Distance Education. Distance Learning, 7(3).