Chapter 2 Getting Organized and Managing Your Time

Attend Classes • Always attend the first class – Meet instructor and classmates –

Organizing for Classes • Use class materials: course documents are the game plan for

Download This! • Course materials are often available online. Make sure you have what

Stay Organized • Organize your class paperwork daily • Set up a binder/folder for

Getting Organized on Campus • Familiarize yourself with your school, the campus, and its

Campus Resources • Tutoring • Learning labs • Writing centers • Computer labs •

Human Resources • Resources are often people: – Instructors • Office hours • E-mail

Tips for Scheduling Success • Organize a schedule that works for you: – Schedule

Organizing Your Time • Talk to someone if you are floundering • Take a

Organizing Your Time (con’t) • Maintain your focus by letting others know when you

Organizing Your Time (con’t) • Use calendars for short- and long-range planning: – A

Managing Time by the Year • Record on your yearly calendar: – Class times

Managing Time by the Week • Schedule on your weekly calendar: – Regularly scheduled

Setting Up Your Weekly Calendar • Create on a Sunday, before the week begins.

Managing Time Daily • Check your weekly calendar each night and write down the

Priorities • Set priorities for – Tasks – Class attendance – Homework LWW’s Student

Procrastination Pitfalls • Recognize excuses: – I’m not in the mood – I feel

Procrastination Pitfalls (con’t) • Getting started – Do a little at a time –

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Attend Classes • Always attend the first class – Meet instructor and classmates – Take notes – Learn about resources – Receive important handouts • Make it a priority to attend every class LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Organizing for Classes • Use class materials: course documents are the game plan for the course and may include: – Syllabus – Class schedule – Course materials list – Study guide/lecture outlines – Practice exercises and assignment instructions LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Download This! • Course materials are often available online. Make sure you have what you’ll need to access the instructor’s site: – The URL (web address) – Your user name – Your password • Keep your password in a safe place • If you happen to lose a document, you can print out a copy from the website. LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Stay Organized • Organize your class paperwork daily • Set up a binder/folder for each class with syllabus at the front • File all folders in the appropriate folder LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Getting Organized on Campus • Familiarize yourself with your school, the campus, and its resources • Obtain a course or college catalogue • Get a campus map LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Campus Resources • Tutoring • Learning labs • Writing centers • Computer labs • Libraries • Fitness centers • Career placement services • Counseling LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Human Resources • Resources are often people: – Instructors • Office hours • E-mail • Scheduled meetings – Other students LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Tips for Scheduling Success • Organize a schedule that works for you: – Schedule classes evenly throughout the week to avoid burnout and overload. – Balance tough courses. – Keep personal commitments in mind when scheduling classes. – Make informed decisions when choosing your instructions. LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Organizing Your Time • Talk to someone if you are floundering • Take a break every hour; move around • Use unscheduled time to work ahead • Keep your momentum and save tasks like checking messages for a scheduled break • Reward yourself for tasks completed LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Organizing Your Time (con’t) • Maintain your focus by letting others know when you are studying • Have a life by making time for your family, friends, and yourself • Use a calendar planner and/or daily to-do list LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Organizing Your Time (con’t) • Use calendars for short- and long-range planning: – A long-term yearly calendar for home – A small weekly planner to carry – Daily to-do list (notecards, paper, or electronic) LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Managing Time by the Year • Record on your yearly calendar: – Class times and instructor office hours – Midterm and final exam dates – Due dates for papers and projects – Deadlines for completing project phases – Extracurricular events, holidays, and vacations – Deadlines for add/drop and registration LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Managing Time by the Week • Schedule on your weekly calendar: – Regularly scheduled events – Review of notes and lectures, both before and after class – Group similar activities together – 50 -90 minutes study times with 15 -minute breaks – Assignments, readings, and papers due – Quizzes and tests LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Setting Up Your Weekly Calendar • Create on a Sunday, before the week begins. • Be realistic about the amount of time you estimate for each activity. • Mark down due dates for – Homework assignments – Papers – Upcoming quizzes and tests – Assigned readings LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Managing Time Daily • Check your weekly calendar each night and write down the next day’s activities • Tasks should be specific and able to be accomplished in the time you have • Allow some flexibility • Reward yourself for tackling all of the items on your to-do list LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Priorities • Set priorities for – Tasks – Class attendance – Homework LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Procrastination Pitfalls • Recognize excuses: – I’m not in the mood – I feel like taking a break – I’ll do it tomorrow – I’ve got plenty of time – I don’t know where to start – I like working under pressure – I need to do other things first LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Procrastination Pitfalls (con’t) • Getting started – Do a little at a time – Juggle deadlines – Set realistic goals – Stay focused – Be confident about your decisions – Keep goals in mind LWW’s Student Success for Health Professionals Made Incredibly Easy, 2 e Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins