To-do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist. The 10 Key Rules for Managing Time in Online Teaching Faculty Focus. June 15th, 2008 By: Errol Craig Sull In my several years of teaching online I have developed a variety of time-management tools that have helped me to stay on top of my classes while making my efforts smoother and easier; hundreds of colleagues I’ve discussed this with over the years also have their favorite ways of managing time.
As you can imagine, this collective wisdom includes a multitude of approaches (in fact, nearly 300 so far!) , but what I present to you here is what I think are the best of the best. Use one, some, or all of these, and I assure you that you’ll have a much better time teaching online! The list: Get into a schedule. REMEMBER: Not managing your time effectively is like letting termites run amok–pretty soon your entire structure will come crashing down. Please let me hear from you, including sending along suggestions and information for future columns.
Johns Hopkins University Engineering for Professionals. Time Management Strategies The demands of teaching online can sometimes be overwhelming.
How do you manage time when there are no set course hours and when the classroom is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week? In this section of the module we will examine some techniques that can greatly reduce the amount of time you need to spend facilitating and managing your online course. The slides for this presentation can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking the following link: Time Management Strategies In addition to the strategies that we've discussed in the previous presentation, you may be interested to hear from experienced online instructors as they discuss some of their strategies to manage time. Plan Ahead, Use Resources, and Be Realistic Voice Feedback and Visuals Refine Emails Responses for Student Feedback Planning ahead and creating a schedule can help you to effectively manage your time and workload as an online instructor. Additional Resources Boettcher, J. (2012). Managing your time when teaching online.
Technology & Classroom Management. This page is a guest post by Lindsey Wright.
In this article, she explores the role of classroom management in technology integration: Should teachers simply fit technology into their current instruction, or use it as a way to make learning differentiated and more child-centered? How can teachers manage the practical aspects of using technology integration so that it’s a tool to enhance learning and not just a gimmick? Read on to see Lindsey’s ideas. Shifting from linear to an exploratory mode of learning With the evolution of technology comes the evolution of learning. PowerPoints: Beyond “sit and get” One of the easiest way teachers can incorporate the use technology in the classroom is the use of PowerPoint or similar presentations to condense information in a very visually appealing way. Skype: Making meaningful connections Using Skype is becoming another popular technology to educate students.
Choosing tools that fit your goals Show, don’t tell. Web Tools for Teachers: Time Management. There are a lot of great time management tools on the web.
The tools below are free, easy to use, and they do what they say they will do: cozi– Cozi is a free app and website that helps you manage your busy family calendar. Plus it keeps track of everything from school schedules to sports activities, meals, grocery lists, and chores, all in one place. Doodle– Doodle radically simplifies the process of scheduling events, whether they’re board or team meetings, dinners with friends, reunions, weekend trips, or anything else. doris– Doris is a free productivity tool that helps you get things done. e.ggtimer– Use it like an egg timer or a count down timer. Every Time Zone– Never warp your brain with time zone math again.
Online Stopwatch– A Simple, Fast Flash Online Stopwatch and Online Countdown timer always available when you need it. Qlock– Designed for both business or home use, Qlock takes the world clock to a new level with more features, more settings and more control. Image credit: