1. Setting Priorities Instructional Support Group School of CS, University of Waterloo Fall 2010

2. 2 Choose a Tool To do list Time log Priority matrix Day planner Sticky notes Microsoft Outlook Checklist

3. 3 E-mails to yourself List of things to do on desk (or to carry with you) Unix-based daybook (e.g., emacs ‘diary file’) To Do List Variations

4. 4 Put First Things First What are the first things in your life? First thing are always important and are sometimes urgent

5. 5 Activity Classification Importance –an activity is important if you personally find it valuable, and if it contributes to your mission, values, and high-priority goals Urgency –an activity is urgent if you or others feel that it requires immediate attention

6. 6 Time Management Matrix III IIIIV NOT URGENTURGENT NOT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Crises Pressing problems Deadline-driven projects, meetings, preparations Preparation Prevention Values clarification Planning Relationship building Interruptions, some telephone calls some mail, some meetings Some telephone calls Irrelevant mail Excessive TV ManageFocus Avoid Minimize

7. 7 How Do I Spend My Time? In which quadrant do you spend the largest percentage of time and effort? Which quadrant do you spend time in when you’re not in Quadrant I? What happens to your body, mind, and organization if you stay in Quadrant I too long?

8. 8 Challenges to Time Management Need to get work done, but students need help now because the assignment is due within 1- 2 days Possible Solutions?

9. 9 Jobs taking longer than expected - Set small deadlines - Be generous when setting expected time - Try not to get discouraged - perseverance! Challenges to Time Management cont’d

10. 10 Students arriving at the end of scheduled office hour time and expecting tutor to stay and answer questions Challenges to Time Management cont’d

11. 11 People that can provide quick and easy answers not around when needed Challenges to Time Management cont’d Illnesws, lack of sleep

12. 12 Thank you!