SCI-A1010 - Introduction Course for Bachelor's students, Lecture, 16.9.2021-29.4.2022

The exercise concentrates on time management skills. The assignment consists of (1) a lecture on Effective learning and study skills, (2) reading the article Manage your energy, not your time” (https://hbr.org/2007/10/manage-your-energy-not-your-time) (3) following how you plan and use your time during a period of three weeks and (4) writing a report of your observations.

Instructions for completing the assignment:

• Name 5-7 goals
• Divide the goals into weekly tasks. You can use the SMART-tool for this (Specific-Measurable-Attainable-Realistic-Time bound).
• Schedule the tasks/actions in your weekly schedule and also include the main goals of the day.
• You can find detailed instructions for making the weekly plan and setting goals also from the Self-study material on time management (ABC of time management and Well planned is half done).
  

• What went well? What tasks did you managed to complete? (you can use green colour to mark these)
• What didn't go as you planned? (you can use red colour to mark these)
  
• What challenges did you encountered as you were trying to follow your plan?
• Where did your time actually go, if it was not spent as planned? Did you change your plans without noticing it or on purpose?
• Was your plan realistic?
• What should you change in your time management?

•  What did you learn from this exercise?
• How will you take into account what you learned the next time you are planning a schedule?
• How did you manage combine studies, free time, work etc?
• Did your plan support your wellbeing, motivation and concentration?
• Were your plans realistic and usable?