LaShanta ,
Scheduling, but allowing for those unexpected events is excellent. Keep it up!
Thanks!
Vivian ,
Checklist, timelines, and priority management are excellent techniques to manage your time. Thanks for your tips through this forum.
Since beginning online teaching I have learned to schedule everything in my life to ensure I can give my full attention in everything I do.
I use a calendar and I keep my schedule the same each week.
Most of the time unexpected events work in my favor, as being scheduled on different day.
LSingleton
I have created a checklist of things to do and accomplish each day. For example, since students have to submit weekly assignments by Sunday night, I schedule Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for grading all submitted coursework. Seeing my tasks written on paper and checking off completed tasks or moving non-essential tasks to a more convenient time helps me stay stress free.
Vivian
Angela,
Structure and schedules help tremendously. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.
I try to set a time for grading for each assignment. That way I know how long it will take me to grade a certain number of assignments. I also make a list to structure my day and try to stick to it.
Bennett,
Good regimen. Sounds like you have a system that is working for you. Keep it up.
Thanks again.
With the five week schedule, time management is a must for students and me. My regimen includes:
• Scheduling chat sessions on Monday to provide students with the maximum amount of time to use the input
• Providing office hours on Monday and Sunday to insure live access at beginning and end of each week
• Daily email check and review of “Class questions†(optional) discussion board
• Start posting in discussion board on Tuesday of each week
• Complete all grading by Monday evening
Jeanice,
Would like to see what your template looks like. So, you are putting the responsibility on the students to see what is missing? This is excellent.
Jeanette and Jennifer,
Isn't it great when we find that others are having success wit the same thing we do. Thanks for the information. Others can learn from your good work. Thanks!
I have developed a template with all the work that has to be turned in for each week. I then set up the template for each student so that when I am going through the gradebook I can mark what is missing and inform the student via email exactly what is missing for that week. I found I kept going back to the gradebook for this information which was time consuming. Now I have it in one location that I can get to easily when contacting the student.
Jeanice Porta
Jennifer,
I actually do the same thing. For the most part I teach the same classes each session. I create a folder for each class that I teach of the following:
1) My discussion feedback
2) Topics that I add to the discussions
3) Helpful professional websites links
I also personalize each of my post. I teach HIT courses so there is a wealth of information to share with the students.
Alana,
Sounds like you have learned (or they are just a part of your personality) som important survival skill. Organization is one of those skills.
Nice job.
Hi Professor Crews
I have been teaching online for now 11 years and I have learned how to make a schedule for deadlines, etc.
Also, I make each weekend on Sunday to organize my emails into folders for future information.
Thanks
Alana
Loriann,
A routine with clearly communicated goals is essential. It can keep you and your students on task. Nice job.
Thank you.
Here are some of the first step I use towards effective time management. I utilize a regular time management routine, set clear goals and targets, and I also keep in mind the target and goal to get me where I want to go. Goal setting makes me more focused and sets a direction for how the tasks should proceed.
Cyndy,
You are right. Each class has it's own culture and we have to understand all students/groups of students are different. I've been teaching online since 1999. . .believe me, I've seen a lot of differences. Thanks for your input.
Jane,
Wow - sounds like you really have a system in place. The organization chart and how you prioritize you work is excellent. Thanks for sharing.
I have been an online instructor since 2010, and each each class presents it's own challenges, I have been amazed at the age range of the students, ranging from 17-70. I adapt to the needs of the students, but also assist with the structure as well, I give them the benefit of the doubt when appropriate, however like raising a small child, I need to be consistent and set limits. I work both a full time job as well as the online commitment, however, the activities are built into my family's routine, as well as mine, and the expectations to be met are well followed on both sides of the fence. I have found that I stay in the guidelines and leaving with a sense of accountability develops a good student, and may be a good instructor.
Erin ,
Sure. I love it and so do the students. I have also had students use it for peer feedback.
Take care.
