Use the syllabus as a checklist – I use it daily or nightly, whichever the case may be and sometimes both.
Break up the assignments in small “chunks” – don’t let the deadline overwhelm you. I prefer to do the reading assignments first (this usually leads ‘into’ the homework assignments) and then do something else. I’ll read my blog and respond to comments as needed.
Homework assignments – again, one at a time and most of the time I work them in the order they are listed. I find this helps the best because it each assignment leads into the next.
General Assignment Prompts – Reading Reflection, Grammar Assignment, and Deadline Reflections; these assignments I spend the most time with. These are directly related to WP#4 and although the entire blog is important, these deal directly with WP#4 and what I learned to complete each section of the deadline.
Time Management – This is completely an individual thing. I space my time as follows: 30-60 min in the AM before work, 1-2 hrs after work, spend time with my kids and eat dinner, 1-2 hrs as needed prior to bed. Basically, I can spend about 5 hours a day doing English reading/homework. However, some days I spend more or less depending on the deadline and my life situation.
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You seem to be a very organized person. Do you have any tips for those of us who aren't?
Tips for Organization:
Use the syllabus as a checklist – I use it daily or nightly, whichever the case may be and sometimes both.
Break up the assignments in small “chunks” – don’t let the deadline overwhelm you. I prefer to do the reading assignments first (this usually leads ‘into’ the homework assignments) and then do something else. I’ll read my blog and respond to comments as needed.
Homework assignments – again, one at a time and most of the time I work them in the order they are listed. I find this helps the best because it each assignment leads into the next.
General Assignment Prompts – Reading Reflection, Grammar Assignment, and Deadline Reflections; these assignments I spend the most time with. These are directly related to WP#4 and although the entire blog is important, these deal directly with WP#4 and what I learned to complete each section of the deadline.
Time Management – This is completely an individual thing. I space my time as follows: 30-60 min in the AM before work, 1-2 hrs after work, spend time with my kids and eat dinner, 1-2 hrs as needed prior to bed. Basically, I can spend about 5 hours a day doing English reading/homework. However, some days I spend more or less depending on the deadline and my life situation.
I hope this helps any who read it.
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