Time Management Strategies for the Online Instructor

Establish a Schedule and System to Manage Time and Workload

•  Identify weekly activities up front

•  Log in often in smaller blocks of time

•  Communicate frequently w/concise messages

•  Establish an efficient grading system

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Time Saving Strategies to Manage Course Communications

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Record and Reuse

•  Maintain record of communication and feedback

•  Save “gets” •  Save common questions to create “FAQ”

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Reduce Email •  Make availability

known •  Resist urge to

respond immediately

•  Address urgent issues quickly

•  Direct and redirect to the discussion board

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Time Saving Strategies to Manage Feedback & Grading

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Feedback and Grading

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Develop a System for Feedback and Grading

•  Get organized & know thyself •  Adhere to your schedule •  Manage grades in Blackboard •  Use technology to save time •  Create and use rubrics

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Useful Technology for Feedback & Grading

Capabilities Desktop Mobile Screen, Audio, & Annotation

Audio Only (MP3)

Annotation Only

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Explain Everything

iTalk Recorder

iAnnotate PDF

Use Feedback & Grading Rubrics

Rubrics can help you:

•  Assess assignments consistently •  Save time in grading (short-term & long term) •  Give timely, effective feedback •  Clarify expectations and components of an

assignment

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Five Effective Time Management Strategies

1.  Establish and maintain a schedule 2.  Manage course communications 3.  Develop a system for feedback and grading 4.  Use technology to support your workflow 5.  Use rubrics

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