Dr. Melissa Read

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Mindy, Many educators find themselves in a similar position. It can be a great confidence builder to knock out simple and easy tasks first when we have that kind of flexibility with task deadlines. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Tara, It sounds like you are in tune with what you need to work on. At the same time, making a sudden and dramatic change could be a challenge. I might recommend starting slow and working your way toward your desired state. This could be a more reasonable approach for you. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Elisa, That's a great approach. Sometimes test assessment is not about recording student grades, it's about providing the student with feedback. Sounds like you have a wonderful approach to do just that. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Rhonda, Interesting and true! I'd be curious to hear more about the kinds of thoughts you return to, to bring yourself joy. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Aretha, This is true. Testing security is imperative. Making sure that each individual student is assessed separately is critically important to ensuring success. So as instructors, we balance grading efficiency with things like these. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Yonne, That sounds like an organized approach. It's great to be able to see due dates in calendar format to get a nice sense of when deadlines are approaching. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Tralanda, This sounds like a perfect approach. While computerized exams can be graded quickly, they may not be as strong at testing critical thinking. Mixing up your exam formats to offer the best of both grading efficiency and testing knowledge is a perfect approach. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Margaret, Great to hear that your administration chose a technology that helps make you more productive. It's wonderful to see these kinds of investments working so well for instructors. You might let your administration know about your success if you have not already, so they can consider this when planning for the future. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Philip, It sounds like you have found a wonderful use of your commuting time. While many people would look at your commute as a burden, you have found a way to make that time count. Dr. Melissa Read

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Ashley, It sounds like you have a healthy approach to ask completion. It's certainly ok to take a break ever now and then. No need to feel like you are slacking. If you are tired, rest a little and then jump back in. Dr. Melissa Read