Now that I have explained how to create an email, build your calendar and plan event we can finally put it all to use. At this point we can be creative with our syllabus and calendar. Keep in mind that every event that we plan is preparation as a hurdle runner in the race this semester. In this post I would like to share a few steps that I take before the semester starts.While you read through the rest of this blog you can use your syllabus for each class to imitate what I am mentioning. Remember that I am keeping the goals simple throughout this blog, that way I can be clear and to the point. If you have a journal, blog or volunteer service for a class that is required then feel free to manage your calendar accordingly.
The steps explained below can be applied separately for each class. If you have four classes complete the steps below for each class. Don't forget when you create an event be sure to change your calendar settings to the calendar of that class.
Step 1:
Make an event to represent when your classes are in session. So, if you have a philosophy class every M,W,F from 9-10 am then plot an event for every philosophy class from now until the end of the semester. Do this for all of your classes.This step will give you a visual of the time that you are actually dedicating to class. I have noticed since I made this calendar that class time is not enough. Its enough for the professor to teach you and to answer questions you may have. The rest of the time is the effort that you put outside the classroom.
Step 2:
Due dates. A due date represents the stick in the way along your race as a hurdle runner, whether it be a paper, assignment, test or required readings. Create an event for all of your due dates. Most of the time your due dates will fall on the day that your class is actually in session. That is okay. In this case open the event that you made to represent when the class is in session and write in the description box what will be due that day.
The steps explained below can be applied separately for each class. If you have four classes complete the steps below for each class. Don't forget when you create an event be sure to change your calendar settings to the calendar of that class.
Step 1:
Make an event to represent when your classes are in session. So, if you have a philosophy class every M,W,F from 9-10 am then plot an event for every philosophy class from now until the end of the semester. Do this for all of your classes.This step will give you a visual of the time that you are actually dedicating to class. I have noticed since I made this calendar that class time is not enough. Its enough for the professor to teach you and to answer questions you may have. The rest of the time is the effort that you put outside the classroom.
Step 2:
Due dates. A due date represents the stick in the way along your race as a hurdle runner, whether it be a paper, assignment, test or required readings. Create an event for all of your due dates. Most of the time your due dates will fall on the day that your class is actually in session. That is okay. In this case open the event that you made to represent when the class is in session and write in the description box what will be due that day.
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