Time+Management

Barbara DuCharme

Course: Study Skills Unit: Time Management Level: College

Learning Objectives: By the end of this unit, students will be able to For this topic, there are countless websites and non-fiction books that cover time management and specifically time management for college students. I love that there is such a variety of resources not to mention that there is such a variance in authors. The authors are very diverse and can range from well-known writers such as Stephen Covey to student’s blogs to counseling centers’ publications. Most universities have several online resources that aid their students with time management and the majority of these resources are available to non-students as well. I often recommend these sites to my students. In these cases, I appreciate the rigor that I find within the sites. The content is reliable. The links and recommendations are current and their resources are typically sited. Implementing secondary non-fiction resources as part of the time management unit is beneficial due to the quality and availability of resource that can be easily found.
 * Discuss strategies to manage their time effectively
 * Identify ways to deal with surprises and distractions
 * Explain ways to balance competing priorities

Specifically, the ten websites and non-fiction books that I had on my list directly enrich my lesson plan by sharing ideas and strategies for improving time management. First, when looking at this unit’s learning objectives, one of my goals is to discuss strategies to manage student’s time effectively. When aiming to help student manage their time effectively, I am keenly aware that effectiveness is very individual. I cannot just give students three strategies and assume that those three ideas will work for all my students. I have always held the belief that I need to demonstrate and share a plethora of strategies, urge my students to explore them all and encourage my students to find the strategies that match them best. And, one of the best ways to expose my students to this volume of strategies is to not only use my textbook, but to encourage them to explore secondary resources. Typically, I will give my students some secondary sources, but I will also encourage them to search on their own. In addition, I request that my students share their findings with their peers (and with me). There is a lot that my students can learn through the process of exploring secondary resources and there is a lot to be learned from sharing those insights as well.

__Websites that support the unit and unit learning objectives__ and __Non-fiction books that support the unit and the unit learning objectives__

Learning How to Manage Your Time in College Can Be Critical for Your Success [] By Kelci Lynn Lucier features: This site is excellent for students since it is straightforward and simple to navigate. It presents eight solid ideas that all students could benfit from. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/time.html <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Dartmouth College <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Academic Skills Center <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: What I like best about this site is that it provides handouts for different planners and also provides links to videos. This is great for my visual learners. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">8 Steps for Strong Time Management for College Students
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2 || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Managing Your Time =
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">3 || ==<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">5 Time Management Tips to Calm College Student Stress ==

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://www.campuscalm.com/time_management.html
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">By: Maria Pascucci, Founder & President, Campus Calm <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This site goes a wonderful job discussing time management as it relates to stress. This is an important. On pet and my main text does not cover it. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">How To Manage College, Work and Fun <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://www.time-management-for-students.com <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This is a great secondary source because of its strong video options and the specifics that it covers. || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-college-experience/2011/10/05/learn-to-manage-your-time-in-college = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Kelci Lynn Lucier <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This sites offers a great component for college students. It asks students to share both good and bad experiences related to time management. Students can post for the site and read student comments. || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://www.effective-time-management-strategies.com/student-time-management.html = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">featues: This site is simple, straightforward and highlights a 5 step action plan. This would work well for college aged students. || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/lack-time-management-affects-college-students-3749.html = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">by Neil Kokemuller, Demand Media <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: I love this secondary source because it does not discuss strategies but looks at consequences. This is a new perspective for my students and will expand how they think about time management. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/online_study_skills_workshops/time_management_strategies/index.html <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Cook Counseling Center <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This site has a quiz feature. Students can take an interactive quiz about time management and then explore action steps that relate to the results. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://collegeprepu.com/time-management-for-college-students/ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Posted by Eric Thomas <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This site does a good job looking at time from all areas - school, work, family, and exercise. It talks about balance for all aspects of a student's life. || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">http://mystudentbloggy.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/11-time-management-tips-for-college-students/ = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Contributed by [|Tyler Achilles, B.A., Pravin Pant, B.A. Amanda Anastasio, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., & Jessa Carpenter] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This site is simple and condensed which makes it easy to use. It gives solid ideas and many tips. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">4 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Time Management Tips For College Students
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">5 || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Learn to Manage Your Time in College: Here are some ways you can balance your time when there never seems to be enough of it. =
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">6 || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">5 Steps to Student Time Management =
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">7 || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">How Lack of Time Management Affects College Students =
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">8 || ==<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Time Management Strategies ==
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">9 || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Time Management For College Students | Tips For Juggling School, Work and Social Life =
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">10 || =<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">12 time management tips for college students =

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Linda O’Brien <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Woodburn Press, Dayton Ohio <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2011 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: There are great handouts within the book for students to use. It is short and simple which lends to its useability and promotes student use. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults and works well with college students ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">1 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">How to get Good Grades in College.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2 || ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Five-Minute Time Manager for College Students ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2009
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This book is direct and streamlined and has a compact writing style. It has great information and a format that students would like. Easy to implement and use as a secondary source in the unit. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">3 || ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The Secrets of College Success ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2010
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: One of the best aspects of this text is that it has over 800 ideas and suggestions for students. With the goal of exposeing my students to many tools, this is a great resources. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults specifically college students ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">4 || ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">A College Students Guide to Time Management – A book by and for College Students ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Edward Rippen
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2014 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">feature: What I love about this resource is that it is written by students. I have found that students give other students great advise and this book is no exception. Easy to read and easy to digest, this text is an excellent secondary source for college students. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adult ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">5 || ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">On Course ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2014
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">feature: This text has a psychological underpinning where it focuses on personal responsibility and ownership of ones time and ones choices. This is a powerful tool for the college student age. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">6 || ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">The College Students Guide to Time Management: The College Student Guide Book 1 ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2013
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This book is a nice introduction for beginning students. It is written in a straightforward no-nonsense style and would be a nice text to use for outside reading or could be used for in-class activities. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults, specifically college students ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">7 || ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Time Management for Students - tips and life skills to save time and get more done in your schedule ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2013
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">feature: One of the best components of this text is that it gives examples for saving time and how to use a number of different schedules to do that. The hands-on examples and illustrations would work well with visual learners. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">8 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Time Warrior: How to defeat procrastination, people-pleasing, self-doubt, over-commitment, broken promises

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Steve Chandler
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2011 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This text is not about techniques but about psychological issues that effect our time management. There are many self-awareness activities that have students explore ideas like self-doubt and self-sabortage. This would help older students and also students that are struggling with personal issues that are hindering their ability to management their times and their lives. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">9 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Time Management: The ultimate time management guide with techniques, tips and tricks for beginners

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2014
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This book is a basic introduction to tips and ideas for time management. It would work well as an in class supplement for actives and small group discussion activities. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">10 || ===<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Time Management is Really Life Management ===

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">2014
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">features: This text has a religious focus and I would share this with students because it may help certain people, but I would not use this in the classroom. I would include this on a supplementary reading list but not require it. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">level: written for adults ||