As shown from the above image, I drew a table with dates on the first column. In each 3 columns after the date column, I wrote down the list of work I had to do. What I did was that if I had Astronomy exam on Feb. 16, I would put down AST 104 Exam down according to how important that is. Since it was very important, I put it on the A section, the highly prioritized section.
The reason why I made this table chart is because I am a visual learner. Because I need to see things visually in order to keep on track of what I am doing, I always look at the monthly calender. The reason why the monthly calender is better than weekly calender is that I can see the whole upcoming assignments in one sight, thus giving me a full idea of what I should be doing in a certain day. So, with this Priority Table Chart, not only was I able to keep in track of what I need to be doing before the due dates, but also I was able to decide which work should be done first. As shown in the picture above, the weeks of Feb. 23 and March 3 are the busiest weeks for me. On the March 3, I have 2 straight exams for HOA 106 and CFS 388. If I don't organize and set priorities of my works, I would not be able to take the 2 exams very successfully because I wouldn't study for the tests very well. By setting priorities and deciding to work on them way before the due dates, I will be able to use my time well and chunk the tasks beforehand to give myself enough time to finish the paper, or prepare for the tests. As I learn more strategies in lectures, I feel that I will know so much by the end that I can make strategies of my own.
I'll say the same thing for what I said to Andrew about the previous posting. I have used the planner to keep me updated on my work. Since the planner has the format laid out for you, I used the planner to create my ranking priorities. You can see which work you have and which work is the most important at the same time. I hope you take my suggestion into consideration and next time, try using a planner. It really worked greatly for me, and I hope that you get the same impact as I did by using this strategy. The dividing and looking at which work is the most important really helped. I hope you use this strategy in future planning and overall, good job.
ReplyDeleteUnique idea and adaptation of ranking priority strategy to your own study habit. The three columns look neat and easy to follow. If you color each columns or assignments by their priority level, it might be easier to organize and see what's important and need to be done first. This can be a good way to adapt priority ranking strategy for those who doesn't own smart phones.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the ranking priority strategy. Unlike me, you seem to have a classes where daily assignments aren't given much, but instead covered up with major big assignments and tests. This requires specific dates and prioritizing. For me, I have same schedule with same daily assignments most of the time, so it was easier for me to priortize as soon as I got the hang of each course.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to make usage of your time since you are a visual learner. I love how you made your chart too; it is very similar to how I made mine. It is important to know what coming up next, and looking at things monthly is a great plan and a strategy to keep your heads up. Working on something, or studying for a exam beforehand is a good way to save your time as well, since there are both time consuming work and easy-to-do tasks. You are utulizing your time/ schedule well, your post has been a help to me as well agent!
ReplyDeleteI also feel the same thing here: good to see that there is someone who made the ranking list similiar to mine. Though I am not a visual learner like you, this chart still worked to me and was a great help. Like I said in my blog, the planner made me recognize which work is more priority than the other, which was hard to do in my mind. Great job in making the list!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm pretty suprised to see the amount of work you have; lesser than me.