Dr. Melissa Read

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Linda, I can understand where you are coming from. Must have been a tough place to start in. However, over time, I imagine you got better. As you say, it was a learning curve. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Thomas, You make a good point. There is a relationship between task priority and task urgency. When we take care of priority tasks first, we are often left with less urgent tasks in the future. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Jeremiah, Sounds like you have your priorities straight. While we always want to be part of our educational community and for them to see us as team players, we also want to put the things that matter most first. Ultimately, per your point, our goal should be to serve the needs of our students. We all work to that goal, directly and indirectly. Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

ALYSON, Oh wow. That sounds really tough. It's nice to know that the stress is temporary, in that your teens and preteens will eventually become adults. I know that must feel like a long way away though. Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Lee, Interesting perspective and I have met a lot of instructors who are designed the same way. Sometimes it's tough to complete tasks when we are tired. Also, some people are just morning people. They do better in the morning whether they are tired or not. Knowing who you are and what you need can give you a significant advantage. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Kenneth, Sounds like a great move forward approach. Considering how pressing and important each task is can help us choose the best ones to focus on first. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sean, So true. It's nice to connect with people who have been in your situation, particularly those who have found good solutions for dealing with the challenges you face. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Ryan, Web based grading can significantly speed the process. I'm glad to hear that you and your administration are giving this technique a try. It will most likely be well worth the investment. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Shanika, For many instructors, class sizes are growing. It is important to invest in learning streamlining techniques while our classes are small. This way, we can quickly scale when we need to. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Miranda, Sounds like you are balancing a lot. It might be a good idea to try some task delegation to see if that helps. If there is someone else in your home who could help you clean for example, you might reach out and see if you can elicit help. Dr. Melissa Read