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.
I would use a time log or a phone planner to organize my day from most important to least important.
2.What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
Procrastination and being a single mom of two with a part time job is a big challenge I face every time.
3.How will you deal with those challenges?
I can do my work at night when my kids are asleep, that’s when its most quiet
1.the techniques that I would use is a phone planner so that can help me organize.
2.the challenges that prevent me to do this is that I am a person who gets distracted easily
3. Put reminders on my phone of the checklist I created so can do it
Guadalupe — Thanks for your post in this activity. I wonder, how will you use your phone planner; will you download a specific app or use the existing features in your phone (calendar, alarms, etc.? I use lots of checklists too. I wonder, are your checklists on your phone?
I agree with your technique, I believe having a phone planner can be very helpful to use as a reminder for up coming assignments.
Creating a time log (planner) it’s a good idea because sometimes we have so much in mind that we lose tract of time and it can become a struggle to catch up on the assignments. This techniques would definitely apply to me because I sometimes have a hard balancing between work and school.
Hi Carol! The technique that you used is different from what I wrote about. But I Think it is also very helpful when it comes to online classes or even outside world issues. I use my phone quiet a lot, not going to lie. So creating a phone Planner is defenitely going to help me a lot because I will spend the time I use to procastinate on my phone to read and have remainders from my phone Planner. Thanks!
Dayeli — Thanks for your thoughtful reply to Carol! I wonder, will you use a specific app for a planner on your phone, or will you use the existing features on your phone (calendar, alarms, etc.)?
Carol — Thanks for your post in this module! A time log sounds like an amazing idea to keep you focused & on-track! I wonder, how will you use the time log — will you use the time log to document how long you send on each class/ assignment then budget the time you need to allot for that course/ work, or will you determine in advance how much time you will spend on each assignment/ course and follow the guidelines you establish? I also have to work when my children go to sleep.
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 would like to use techniques of time management to be successful in this online class.
2. What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
As a full-time employee and a full-time student is very challenging each day.
3. How will you deal with those challenges?
I do my work at night when my family members are asleep. Also, I go to the library on the weekend to finish my assignment.
Tory — Thanks for your reply to this activity. Time management can support success in an online class. I wonder, what specific techniques for time management will you use; what will you do to manage your time more effectively to be successful? Working full-time and taking a full-time course load of classes has to be incredibly tough! I also do my work at night, when my family is asleep. Using the library to finish assignments can be a great resource to find materials and as a quiet place to work.
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.
This technique is different than any one that I listed. Building relationships with fellow students and the professor could very well apply to me. We are all in this together, and I feel as though asking for help and having a great support system (community) can be extremely helpful towards success.
Ari — Thanks for your thoughtful reply to Mehnaz’s comment. Community is very important to success — especially in online learning communities!
Hi Mahnaz,
I really love the fact that you brought up communication skills. It is extremely important to speak up when in need of help. I can relate to you also since sometimes have trouble speaking up myself. I feel like it is something I also need to work on.
Mehnaz — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Building relationships with your colleagues from class, as well as me, are important tools to support success! I also can be very shy when I don’t know anyone or in new situations. I wonder, do you have a method/ form of communication that is easier for you to communicate; do you feel more comfortable using the Remind app or the What’s App chat rather than texting someone you don’t know well?
1.What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
Two techniques I would use to be successful in this online class would be time management and to check the online course daily, even on days there is no class.
2.What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
The only challenge would be to get in the way of myself by procrastinating and that is not in the plan.
3.How will you deal with those challenges?
I will be sure to set specific times and days of the week to focus on this course and its studies alone.
That a great idea to keep checking emails for daily reminder, even when they’re no school because it give us a chance to catch up on others work that maybe pass due.
Ari — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Time management is important to success in online courses. I wonder, what specific time management techniques do you plan to use — a planner, setting alarms, communicating with colleagues in the course or the professor, or something else? Scheduling time each day for course work is important for time management; I wonder, how will you prevent yourself from procrastinating during that time (I want to know because even though I set aside time I sometimes procrastinate during the time & rationalize my procrastination)?
I will use my planner. Seeing things written down works really well for me. I have become obsessed with checking for assignment due dates to stay on top of my studies. I am 32 years of age. At this point I no longer have time to procrastinate. Its time to hustle and bustle. Working a full time job in a preschool and taking 4 classes. No time left for procrastination.
What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
-The technique I will use is get organized/ Time management because I don’t write anything down and I forget what is due what day.
What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
-one Challenge that will prevent me from using this technique is actually writing things down. Each month write down what I have to do for that month and plan my time. Also trying to remember.
How will you deal with those challenges?
-one way to deal with this challenge is have a reminder on my phone because I’m always on it.
Hello Leana. I totally agree with you time management it’s something we all struggle with and most of the time it becomes a struggle trying to keep up we our daily activities. Time management it’s very important. A planner it’s also very important because it helps you stay organized and up to date with your assignments.
Leana — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Writing important events can help be successful in an online class. I wonder, where will you write them (your phone, device, a calendar, paper) and what else will you do to be organized? Smartphones have so many features that can help us to be organized — the calendar, alarms, notes, etc.! It can be fun discovering how the different features can help you!
When techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class- at least 1 technique from the video?
One technique I would plan to use is the time management and organizing.
What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
I am a mother to a son and to be honest he is full of surprises, sometimes he’ll nap sometimes they he’ll skip naps. He’s at a stage of wanting to touch everything in the house which means that I am only available whenever I know I can sit on my laptop and concentrate without any disturbances.
How will you deal with those challenges?
To deal with those challenges I can have his dad maybe take him out to distract him so I can finish any assignments or just make sure I can do most of my assignments whenever he naps and have a reminder on for at least 6 hours before the deadline.
Hi Yamilette, I totally agree with your technics. Thank you for sharing.
I really loved the idea of the reminder I think it makes it so much easier to keep everything to date and stay organized. Time management it’s something we all struggle with it’s very important.
Yamilette — Thanks for sharing your comment in this activity. I wonder, how do you plan to organize yourself and manage your time — what specific techniques will you use? I have a 13-month-old and a 3-year-old, so I can only work when they are asleep. Having your dad help is wonderful!
organizing is definitely crucial and can overall make this class and others easier.
One technique I plan to use in order to be successful in this online class is familiarizing myself with the syllabus in order to know what is expected of me in this course. Another technique is to thoroughly check out Open Lab to find where to post discussions and find assignments.
One thing that may prevent me from using these techniques is how I plan out my time. I have a toddler and work part-time. Because of this, I may forget to do certain assignments or check-in. Also, having other courses I also have to be on top of.
In order to prevent that from happening I will be creating a plan in which I will write down important due dates. I will make sure I have enough time for course work, as well as leave extra time to study or catch up on work I may be behind with.
Marisol — Thanks for your comment in this activity. The syllabus has lots of important info — including the course guide/ calendar, assignment guidelines, grading policies, and resources to ensure your success in ECE 209. Juggling work, school, and family responsibilities is hard. Scheduling time for course work, writing down due dates, and leaving extra time to study all sound like ways to ensure your success!
One technique I plan on using to be successful in my online classes is to start using my planner more and jotting things down. start managing my time better to do my assignments. one thing that will prevent me from doing these is procrastinating. How I am going to deal with this is by putting notes everywhere and making sure I do them and cross it out so I know that I did it.
Karen — Thanks for sharing your comment in this activity. Using a planner can support your success. I wonder, will your planner be on your phone or a planner that you carry around? Using notes can help with procrastination. I wonder, what will the notes say — will they be reminder of the work you have to do or encouraging messages to combat your procrastination?
1. What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
The techniques I plan to use to be successful in this online class is staying up to date, using my calendar and also checking my grades online.
2.What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
To get the work done as early as possible would be a challenge that may prevent me from using this technique because I am a full time student and a full time paraprofessional which would lead to a few confusions especially because my only time off would be weekends only.
3. How will you deal with those challenges?
Time management is definitely a challenge that would work for me. Whenever I have a free time, I should go on either black board, check my emails and also go on OpenLab to check what work needs to be done for each class.
Khadii — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Staying up-to-date in an on-line class is important; falling behind 1 or 2 modules can create what feels like an overwhelming amount of work to catch-up on. Working full-time and taking classes fulltime is a lot to juggle. Using those free moments you do have to complete work, check emails, go to Open-Lab & Blackboard is a great idea — I used to use the time during my commute to get work done.
Hi , creating a work and school balance is very important . If you carve out a specific time frame in which you want to dedicate to completing school work this will help eliminate some stress for you .
1.the techniques that I would use is a phone planner so that can help me organize.
2.the challenges that prevent me to do this is that I am a person who gets distracted easily
3. Put reminders on my phone of the checklist I created so can do it
Guadalupe — Thanks for your post in this activity. I wonder, how will you use your phone planner; will you download a specific app or use the existing features in your phone (calendar, alarms, etc.? I use lots of checklists too. I wonder, are your checklists on your phone?
the techniques that you are using are really good to help remind you and keep you on track!
I also think a phone planner is a good one being that I use my phone a lot I will always see my reminders.
1. A technique i will use to be successful in this class is time management and using a calendar with the assignment due dates.
2. The challenges that can prevent me from using this technique is multitasking with work and school.
3. I can deal with these challenges by using the time I have in between classes and work to do as much school work as I can
Yazmin — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Using a calendar to enter due dates for work will work can be very helpful; I wonder, will you use your phone’s calendar or a calendar you carry around? I wonder, what other specific time management techniques will you use to be successful in online classes.? Using free time between classes seems like a perfect time to get work done — I used to use my commute time to work.
1. What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this class? The technique that I’m planning to use to help me be successful in this class is to create a planner .
2. What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques? I believe one major challenge preventing me from using the above technique is time management. It is very difficult to manage your time when you’re trying to balance between work and school.
3.How will you deal with these challenges? Trying to balance work and school it’s hard but I believe a way for me to deal with these challenges it’s to be more organized, and to make my most important assignments a top priority. I can also ask my teachers for help if I see that I am struggling with an assignment or any other issue pertaining my academics.
Juana — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Using a planner can help you to be organized; I wonder, what type of planner will you use — will you use a paper planner or will you use your phone as a planner by downloading a specific app or using the existing features in your phone (calendar, alarms, etc.)? Balancing work, school, and family responsibilities is very hard. Prioritizing assignments/ work sounds like a way to ensure that your assignments are submitted on time!
What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
Answer: One technique I would use that would be helpful for me is Time Management because I need to work on submitting my assingments on time.
What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
Answer: Not being organized with my time, classes and daily things. I have been trying to créate a plan for everything so i can have the most important things done first.
How will you deal with those challenges?
Answer: I will put extra effort into what i do and Focus on what is first then other things that can wait.
Dayeli — Thanks for your comment in this activity. I wonder, what specific time management techniques do you plan to use? How? I wonder, how will you create a plan for everything — will that be in the form of a calendar or something else? Prioritizing what needs to be addressed can help with time management!
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 in order to be successful in this online class is familiarizing myself with Blackboard and Open lab I find it very difficult to navigate and find things after 2 years out of college and coming back to classes adding that is online makes it very difficult for me I think this is my biggest challenge and definitely want to change this. Another technique is time management. Am very responsible for turning in assignments and homework on time but because so much is due online now I want to be extra careful of my time. And be more organized than in previous years.
2- What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
My only challenge so far is that it is an online class. I have never taken an online class and all of this is new to me which gets me extremely nervous. Hoping to break this and learn how to access everything correctly and get more familiar with this new way of learning.
3- How will you deal with those challenges?
Time management is definitely a challenge that would work for me. Because if I stay up to date and am always on time for my assignments I can solve with time any technical difficulty . Or if there is something I can’t find, I am able to seek or have enough time to finish and figure it out .
Madeline– Thanks for your comment in this activity. I can only imagine how much technology has changed before you returned to school. I hope you find OpenLab easier to navigate to use than Blackboard — but I know it will take some time to learn to utilize. I wonder, what other specific techniques will you use for time management? I hope that having ECE 209-Lecture (where we meet synchronous on Zoom) will assist you to be successful in an online class. I am here to support your success!
1) one technique that I plan to utilize in class is planning ahead when it comes to important dates or assignment due dates for this. This technique will help me from falling behind in class or missing an assignment.
2) The only real challenge that I will cause an issue with my technique is my ADHD because even with reminders I get sidetracked very easily and forget things even with reminders set.
3) I will deal with my challenge by trying my best to stay focused and set reminders that I wont ignore or not pay attention.
Sean — Thanks for you comment in this activity. Planning ahead can help you stay on top of work and assignments due. I wonder, how will you plan ahead? I wonder, what type of reminders do you think will be most effective for you?
1- the techniques I plan on using to be successful in this online class is using my calendar to write down when things are due and check blackboard daily.
2- some challenges that can prevent me from these techniques is me working in the mornings and then going to class in the afternoon which makes me forget about my assignments.
3- On my free time I will do my best to catch on assignments that I am missing to give them in.
What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video.
1. Stay motivated and engaged
2. Time Management
Staying motivated and engaged will help me to be more effective, keep moving forward in this class and complete the course successfully.
If I manage my time wisely it will help me to be on track with all of my assignments, and if for some reason I fall behind, I will be able to catch up in a timely manner.
What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques?
A: Procrastination and leaving things until the last minute may cause things to go wrong and prevent me from using the techniques.
How will you deal with those challenges?
Asking for help when necessary, preparing and planning for the course, and keeping myself motivated will help me deal with the challenges I encounter in this course.
Reviewed 3/27
What techniques do you plan to use to be successful in this online class — at least 1 technique should be from the video. I will plan on my calendar what days and times i will do class, i will do the assignment for a few days before the due date
What challenges could prevent you from using the techniques? I have other things that might get me busy
How will you deal with those challenges? I will make sure to set aside time and keep it a priority in my head
1. A technique that I plan on using to be successful in this class is using a time log and evaluating my results.
2. Challenges that can prevent me from using this technique is procrastinating.
3. I can deal with this challenge by getting organize, making schedules, and ask for help more.
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1.) One technique I plan to use is time management , by eliminating procrastination and getting my assignments done in advance allows me more time to revise them and actively take notes .
2.) A challenge that can prevent me from this juggling being a full time teacher and school is incredibly difficult , this leads to procrastination because I am constantly exhausted .
3.) I can deal with these challenges by having a ” I can do .. ” attitude , pacing myself ,thinking about how important maintaining my good gpa is to me as motivation , and setting specific times to the side to complete my academics ,
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