T.I.M.E. Management Series – E

It’s about time (get it?) for the last post in the T.I.M.E. Management Series. So far, we have talked about taking a deep breath when getting started, investing in a planner or calendar, and making room for the unexpected events in life by eating the frog (aka getting your priorities in line). We’ve talked a lot about how to get started with time management skills, but what about specific studying strategies? Don’t worry, because...

In T.I.M.E. Management, E stands for...

Employ Strategies

When looking for a study strategy, consider which learning style works best for you and take into account any other important factors for your studying success.

For Visual Learners:

1. Color code your notes.
2. Use flashcards.
3. Watch a video about the subject you are studying.

For Auditory Learners:

1. Listen to a recording of a lecture.
2. Have someone read your notes out loud to you.
3. Use mnemonics, like acronyms and sayings, that you can say to yourself.

For Kinesthetic Learners:

1. Take notes by hand.
2. Teach the material to someone else.
3. Combine exercise and/or movements with studying.

For Reading/Writing Learners:

1. Rewrite your notes.
2. Annotate your notes with pens or highlighters.
3. Read through your study material and relay it back to yourself in your own words.

In the T.I.M.E. Management Series, we have learned several time management and productivity skills, such as taking a deep breath, investing in a planner, making room for the unexpected, and employing study strategies that work for your learning style. As you are getting your time management under control, don’t be afraid to ask for help from ACE or the Office of Student Success! As Foresters, we are better when we are interconnected, so reach out if you have any questions about time management skills or strategies.