Causes of Procrastination
As a team, name 3 reasons why people procrastinate?
Lack of time... Tired/Fatigued... No motivation...
BONUS: As a team, come up with 2 ways in which you can use to combat procrastination?
1.. 2..
Name 2 ways to keep track of your schedule?
Calendar
Planner
Name two ways to balance your time?
Planning ahead
Prioritizing tasks
What is the best way to communicate with your professor or TA?
Email!
What are some warning signs of procrastination?
Feeling overwhelmed... being afraid of failure... tiredness...
T/F: Time Management and Procrastination go hand in hand?
TRUE
T/F: is multitasking effective?
No!
What are some ways you can use your phone to manage your time?
Putting events/assignments in your calendar
Do you use slang or jargon when communicating with your professor or TA?
NO.
BONUS: As a team, come up with 3 methods for combating fatigue/tiredness after practice?
1.. 2.. 3..
T/F: When facing a huge task, it is best to break it down into smaller parts?
True!
1.. 2.. 3.. 4..
BONUS: Define Time Management in your own words
...
T/F: You should come early and stay late in order to get to know your professor?
True - but also utilize office hours!
BONUS: As a team, name 4 distractions that keep you from completing a task?
1.. 2.. 3.. 4..
Name 3 ways to get rid of distractions when performing a task?
Turn off your phone or put it on airplane mode/DNB
Studying in a place with low distractions
Getting rid of games on your phone
What are two major times of day to plan your tasks out?
The night before and/or the morning of
T/F: When faced with a lot of tasks on your plate - delegation is a great way to manage your time?
True.
If you are struggling in class - what is the best way to ways to get help?
Going to office hours
Emailing your prof. or TA.
Learning Centers (math lab, writing center, learning assistant, tutors)
Explain the Block Method
When you focus on doing like tasks together ex. writing some of your essay, writing an ICON post, and writing feedback for a classmate before starting your Chemistry homework.
Is it okay to ask your professor for an extension if procrastination takes over?
Absolutely!
How long can the human brain effectively focus on one task?
90 mins
BONUS: As a team, name 3 strategies you personally use to manage your time?
1.. 2.. 3..
A or B: Which example best represents how your should communicate appropriately with your prof. or TA?
A. Hi Professor King, my name is Celine and I am in your Chemistry class. I am in class during your office hours and was wondering if I could set up an appointment with you?
B. Hey I am in your class and your hours dont wrk for me. Got any other times?