After watching the videos answer the following questions:
RESPOND
- What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
- What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
- How will you deal with those challenges?
REPLY
Identify a colleague who identified at least 1 technique that is different from 1 you listed. In your reply, explain if the technique the colleague identified would apply to you, and how.
1. What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
– After watching both videos a few techniques I plan on using to be successful in this online class would be participating during class but mainly time management by creating a schedule to stay organized because I am a very big procrastinator and leave things for the last minute .
2. What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
– A few challenges that can prevent me from using these techniques would be not following the schedule I create in trying to stay organized when completing the assignments. If I stick to a schedule and create goals for myself I should be able to break that habit to avoid having that overwhelming feeling .
3. How will you deal with those challenges? In order to deal with these challenges I will get organized by creating a plan and schedule, along with setting main goals and priorities for life and my school work.
Hey Nakia,
I also procrastinate until last minute and so creating a plan and a schedule would really help me out. Especially since I work full time, keeping myself organized would really help me keep up with my classes.
Madison — Thanks for replying to Nakia’s comment. When you have a lot to juggle — like school, work, and family — schedules can help to keep us organized!
Nakia — Thanks for your post in this module. Making a schedule to help with organization & procrastination is a great idea! I wonder, what activities would you include in your schedule? Sticking to a schedule can be tough; I wonder, what can you do to encourage or support yourself to stick to & use your schedule?
Do you mean activities as in what other things I do? If so I have few activities that are included in my schedule which is recovering from my back injury by attending physical therapy 3-4 times out the week, appointments , babysitting , mediation/yoga, school. I will set up note alarms on my phone and iPad to keep me on track with managing my time which will allow me to remember what assignments need to be completed, as well as how long I should take on them, how many small breaks I can take in between etc. I will also carry a small planner around which will be a backup and give me insensitive to complete my work so I can check it off and feel accomplished when finishing an assignment.
I plan on working on my time management because I am a full time student but I also work full time as well so it’s hard for me to keep up some times with all of my classes while being at work all day. One thing technique I am going to use is keeping reminders in my phone and computer for due dates, as well as writing them down so I do not fall behind. Another technique I plan on using is participating in online discussions because since I am working full time, none of my classes work well with my work schedule, so I record all of my Zoom classes and go back and watch them. It is hard for me to participate in online Zoom classes because I am at work while they are happening, so what I can do is record the Zoom sessions, go back and watch them after work, and then participate in all of the online discussions.
Greetings Madison,
I can relate to you , I am a full time student and I have a full time job as well, not an easy time management. One technique that is different from one that I listed and you mentioned is class participation. I liked the idea of recording the zoom class and in your own time going over the recorded video, it’s a good idea.
Yasmin — Thanks for replying to Madison’s comment. You and Madison have being full-time students while working full-time in common! That is a lot to juggle, along with family responsibilities! Finding techniques that support your learning is important!
Madison — Thanks for your reply in this module. Working full-time and being a full-time student is a lot to juggle! Using your phone to set reminder is a great idea to keep track of important dates & when things are due. I set reminders on my phone for just about everything! You have an interesting idea to stat connected with your courses. I wonder, would asynchronous courses better meet your needs?
1.What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
– One technique that I most definitely plan on using to be successful in this online class I being more organized. Managing my time, separating my priorities and wants. Perhaps starting buy buying an agenda book and jotting down my due dates and class meetings.
2.What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
– A challenge that could prevent me from using this technique is my lack of organization. I could be organized for the first weeks of class but eventually I tend to let go of my routine.
3.How will you deal with those challenges?
– I will try my best to continue my attempt of being organized, over the weekend try to fix my papers go over my agenda, and fix loose ends.
Hey Yasmin,
Thanks for commenting on my post and I wish you a good luck this year with juggling school and work because it is definitely not easy! I like your #2 answer because I am also very unorganized once the first week has passed because then so much work is thrown at us. Have a good semester and good luck!
Madison — Thanks for your reply to Yasmin’s comment. You both seem to have a lot in common! I wonder if a good organization plan will enable you to better handle to work “thrown” at you (Cheong-A-Shack, 2021)?
Yasmin — Thanks for your comment in this module! I appreciate how you copied the questions then inserted your responses after each question. Using a date planner or calendar can be very helpful to remember important dates. I wonder, what happens to your routine after the 1st few weeks? Do you get tired of it? Is it too hard to maintain? The idea of taking time to stay organized — to focus on being organized — seems like a good idea!
Hey Yasmin, I can definitely identify with you needing to separate priorities and your wants. Sometimes, I tend to get caught up in my personal life and I forget about schoolwork(its horrible, I know). But hopefully, that’ll change this semester 🙂
1. What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
One technique I plan to use during this class in order to be successful is to explore my course web page often so I can keep up with my assignments.
2. What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
One challenge that could prevent me from using this technique is if I got lost or overwhelmed with the way the assignments are posted. Specially that we have to check open lab and blackboard.
How will you deal with those challenges?
I will deal with theses challenging By remaining calm and always reach out to my teacher.
Hi Ruth,
I can definitely apply your technique of using the course web page in keeping up with your assignments because knowing what assignments are due makes creating my schedule so much easier. It allows me to keep note and set alarms/reminders for
Made the mistake of posting my comment before I finished typing everything out. I agree with your technique and can definitely use that idea for my own personal use when it comes to school.
Hi Yasmine . Nice to meet you!!! Organization is really important specifically during this life we are having now where everything is crazy. It’s sometimes hard to keep being organized I definitely relate to that. Hopefully we both can keep up.
1. What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
I plan to stay successful by having a planner and also paying attention to the courses webpage.
2. What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
Sometimes, I can be extremely disorganized, so I believe this might be a challenge for me.
3. How will you deal with those challenges?
I’ll deal with them by staying on track and making sure I try to keep all information in the same place. Also, by keeping in contact with the professor to make sure I’m on top of all of my assignments & to ensure I don’t get thrown off track.
Essence — Welcome to ECE 209-Seminar & thanks for introducing yourself! Thanks for your comment in this module. Using a planner can help to stay organized! I put dates in my phone & set alarms to keep me on track. Putting things in the same place can help with organization. I wonder, how can you contact me?
1. What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
One technique I plan to use during this class in order to be successful is to explore my course web page often so I can keep up with my assignments.
2. What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
One challenge that could prevent me from using this technique is if I got lost or overwhelmed with the way the assignments are posted. Specially that we have to check open lab and blackboard.
How will you deal with those challenges?
I will deal with theses challenging By remaining calm and always reach out to my teacher.
Hi Ruth,
Your responses look really helpful for my problems. Sometimes, I face the same challenges and I look forward to working on those using these ideas.
Hello Ruth.
I am the same way. I did feel a little lost myself with the way the work and assignments are set up and divided between here and blackboard. I also did reach out to the Professor. If we ever want the answers we have to ask the questions right?
Ruth — Welcome to ECE 209-Seminar & thanks for your comment in this activity! Becoming familiar with OpenLab can build you familiarity with ECE 209 and help you be aware of what is due. I understand OpenLab can be confusing when you 1st use it, but everything you need for ECE 209 is on OpenLab, you don’t really have to check Blackboard. Blackboard is used for submitting assignments only. I am here to help you any way that I can — you can always reach out!
What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
– After watching both the videos, I plan on building relationships with fellow students and Professors.
What challenges could prevent you from using these techniques?
– Some challenges that could prevent me from using these techniques: I’m extremely hesitant to communicate.
How will you deal with those challenges?
– To deal with the challenge, I will work on building communication skills.
Mehnaz — Welcome to ECE 209 & thanks for your comment. Building relationships is important to success! There is a What’s App group for ECE 209 as well as the Remind app for ECE 209. I hope that if you need support you will reach out. I want you to be successful!
What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
A technique that I would definitely need to apply more of is Time management. I have a few other classes with alot of work and also have outside obligations that i have to tend to. I am also interviewing for new work so my days are very hectic. I need to be able to tackle all but my time always seems to be sparse. I have a new planner that i am trying to incorporate to ensure i make time for everything.
What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques? I do have a lot of outside obligations that carry over at times unexpectedly and can be quite challenging. I can make a schedule and all that i need on paper but sometimes things come up that i must tend to first.
How will you deal with those challenges? Communication is key. I will always try to do my best to get my work done. If there are certain circumstances or issues that do arise affecting my work I will communicate always with the Professor. I will reach out so that we can figure out a resolution so I do not fall behind. I also find communicating with peers very helpful. The group chat is a great help.
Ronelle — Welcome to ECE 209 & thanks for submitting your comment in this activity! Time management is an important component to being an effective online student. Using a schedule can be helpful to those who are juggling many tasks. In addition to a schedule, I wonder, what other specific time management strategies would you use this semester?