{"id":130,"date":"2018-06-11T18:33:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T22:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/?post_type=chapter&p=130"},"modified":"2018-09-04T13:56:49","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T17:56:49","slug":"develop-a-weekly-schedule-that-works","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/chapter\/develop-a-weekly-schedule-that-works\/","title":{"raw":"Develop a weekly schedule that works","rendered":"Develop a weekly schedule that works"},"content":{"raw":"Your next step is to create a weekly schedule.\u00a0 This will include your class times for face to face or blended classes, work commitments, volunteer roles, practicum placements, as well as any other regular events in your week.\u00a0 A weekly schedule is a good tool to evaluate whether your time use allows you to meet your overall goals.\u00a0 Do you have enough time for study? Is there time to maintain a healthy lifestyle?\u00a0 Analyze the example student schedule below.\u00a0 What do you notice about how this student has planned their week?\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_189\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"2814\"]\"This<\/a> Image credit: Rawia Inaim[\/caption]\r\n\r\nDownload the weekly schedule template here<\/a>. The following principles will guide you as you create your weekly schedule:\r\n
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  1. Record your regular weekly commitments on the schedule template.\u00a0 This includes any face to face or blended class times.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Designate regular study blocks for each of your classes.\u00a0 Remember that university courses typically require at least 9-12 hours of weekly study.\u00a0 Remember that it is more effective to study for multiple, shorter blocks of time during the week than to plan for one extended study block.\u00a0 Shorter study periods will allow for greater focus.\u00a0 Regular review will help you retain information well.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Record meal times, family times, laundry times, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Record all regularly scheduled personal activities such as meetings, employment and athletics.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Record any special activities you need to do or want to do on a regular basis.<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Schedule to start your study period with the courses you like least or that you're not doing well in. Try to study the same subjects at the same time each study day. Although this seems to be a mechanical way of scheduling, you will find that such a routine can help you develop a pattern for efficient and effective learning.<\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Schedule a weekly review (WR) for each course. Do it at the end of the week if possible. This weekly review gives you an opportunity to go over the past week's notes along with the reading assignments to see what you have been learning in the past week during class and study time for each course. You can also look ahead to plan the next week and determine how much reading you need to do, what projects are due, and if any tests are scheduled.<\/li>\r\n \t
  8. Keep open some time for daily physical activity. Remember, research indicates that regular exercise will not only give you a general sense of well-being, but can reduce tension and help you accomplish a tough class, study, and work schedule.<\/li>\r\n \t
  9. Label some empty blocks of time as OPEN for academic or personal needs.<\/li>\r\n \t
  10. Schedule some time during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for you to play, relax, or do whatever you want to do. This is your reward for sticking to your schedule. In addition, you'll enjoy your free time more. Because it is scheduled you do not need to feel guilty.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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    Try it!<\/h3>\r\nDownload the weekly schedule template<\/a>.\u00a0 Create your weekly schedule based on the principles you have explored in this chapter.\u00a0 Follow your schedule for a two week period.\u00a0 Then, evaluate and make adjustments.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n ","rendered":"

    Your next step is to create a weekly schedule.\u00a0 This will include your class times for face to face or blended classes, work commitments, volunteer roles, practicum placements, as well as any other regular events in your week.\u00a0 A weekly schedule is a good tool to evaluate whether your time use allows you to meet your overall goals.\u00a0 Do you have enough time for study? Is there time to maintain a healthy lifestyle?\u00a0 Analyze the example student schedule below.\u00a0 What do you notice about how this student has planned their week?<\/p>\n

    \"This<\/a>
    Image credit: Rawia Inaim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Download the weekly schedule template here<\/a>. The following principles will guide you as you create your weekly schedule:<\/p>\n

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    1. Record your regular weekly commitments on the schedule template.\u00a0 This includes any face to face or blended class times.<\/li>\n
    2. Designate regular study blocks for each of your classes.\u00a0 Remember that university courses typically require at least 9-12 hours of weekly study.\u00a0 Remember that it is more effective to study for multiple, shorter blocks of time during the week than to plan for one extended study block.\u00a0 Shorter study periods will allow for greater focus.\u00a0 Regular review will help you retain information well.<\/li>\n
    3. Record meal times, family times, laundry times, etc.<\/li>\n
    4. Record all regularly scheduled personal activities such as meetings, employment and athletics.<\/li>\n
    5. Record any special activities you need to do or want to do on a regular basis.<\/li>\n
    6. Schedule to start your study period with the courses you like least or that you’re not doing well in. Try to study the same subjects at the same time each study day. Although this seems to be a mechanical way of scheduling, you will find that such a routine can help you develop a pattern for efficient and effective learning.<\/li>\n
    7. Schedule a weekly review (WR) for each course. Do it at the end of the week if possible. This weekly review gives you an opportunity to go over the past week’s notes along with the reading assignments to see what you have been learning in the past week during class and study time for each course. You can also look ahead to plan the next week and determine how much reading you need to do, what projects are due, and if any tests are scheduled.<\/li>\n
    8. Keep open some time for daily physical activity. Remember, research indicates that regular exercise will not only give you a general sense of well-being, but can reduce tension and help you accomplish a tough class, study, and work schedule.<\/li>\n
    9. Label some empty blocks of time as OPEN for academic or personal needs.<\/li>\n
    10. Schedule some time during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for you to play, relax, or do whatever you want to do. This is your reward for sticking to your schedule. In addition, you’ll enjoy your free time more. Because it is scheduled you do not need to feel guilty.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Try it!<\/h3>\n

      Download the weekly schedule template<\/a>.\u00a0 Create your weekly schedule based on the principles you have explored in this chapter.\u00a0 Follow your schedule for a two week period.\u00a0 Then, evaluate and make adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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