I used this same strategy two years ago, but had the students first estimate
how they THOUGHT they used their time. One section's stated activities
totalled 180 hours a week, and another was only 140--maybe one was stealing
time from the other? It did motivate them to see how they were REALLY
spending their time--one to find out how in the world they were cramming 180
hours of activities into 168 a week, and the other to find our how they were
losing/wasting 28 hours a week.
Linda Riggs Mayfield, MA
Associate Faculty for Academic Enhancement
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL 62305-7005
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> From: Annmarie Chiarini[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals
> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 7:47 AM
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> Subject: Re: Interactive activities
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> Linda,
>
> I don't know what your tutoring time is, but I have a great time
> management activity that is very eye-opening!
>
> Challenge students to track what they do in 15 minute increments for
> three (or more) days! Ask them to carry a notebook and pen with them
> everywhere and every fifteen minutes record the time and what they are
> doing. Or they can list the time in fifteen-minute increments and fill
> in what they are doing as they go. Then ask students to share what they
> spent the most time doing. I also have information about four ways
> people spend time if you are interested in having students analyze how
> they spend time.
>
> I have done this exercise with my composition classes right before
> assigning the research paper to give them a real sense of planning and
> to halt procrastination. I also keep a log myself and share it with my
> classes! it's a hoot!
>
> Annmarie Chiarini
> Academic Learning Center Coordinator
> Liberty Main 152
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> are for protection, comfort, show and concealment for human beings, so
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