Dr. Melissa Read

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DaGabrielle, Preparation ahead of time can save you time in the end. It's so much easier to to manage when you've done prep work in advance. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Manal, It sounds like you are at a point in life where you are ready to invest in yourself. This sounds like a healthy approach. All of these things you identify here are wonderful outlets. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Carla, Exercise usually helps. I'm curious to hear your ideas on the right exercise for you. Running, swimming and yoga tend to be quite popular in these forums. Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Dawn, It sounds like you take a healthy approach today. This is great to hear. You have a demanding schedule, and yet you manage it in a highly regimented way. Learning to push back and say no can do wonders for the time we have. Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Dawn, It sounds like you are doing great with time management and task prioritization. I don't think you need to be perfect. Everyone procrastinates a little. Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Melissa, Excellent to hear! I'd love to know what methods you have in mind. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Janet, That sounds like the right approach. It's important to balance grading rigor with grading efficiency. Sometimes we really do need those essay questions. Other times we are better off with faster grading because this leaves us with more time to meet student needs. Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Holly, It sounds like you found a way to both streamline your grading while maintaining rigor in testing and assessment. That's the perfect balance. Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Gwendolyn, Yes you should. Scantrons are a wonderful time saver. They take a little time investment to implement up front, but they pay off big in the end. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Brandon, Yes, the conversion process is going to take some time. The good news is that with a little investment up front, you'll likely save a great amount of time in the future. Dr. Melissa Read