While working with a faculty member this week, I realized that now, more than ever, we all need to put systems in place that support us in being more organized. Since I have found this to be true for me in general, I realized my courses would also need this organization. When I work with students on time management, we often check in mid-semester and organize their major assignments for the remainder of the term. I also do that when I am planning my own courses.
So, if you find that you’re needing a little bit more structure or organization for the remainder of this semester, check out the grid I use to organize my courses. If you are finding that students need support with keeping track of their assignments, I’ve also included a grid for them. Regardless of the time in the semester, it is never too late to put systems in place. Happy week 11 to all!
Grid for faculty to plan the remainder of the semester:
Week |
Day/Date |
Lesson/Topic |
Homework to be assigned |
Week 11 |
Mon, w11d1 |
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Wed, w11d2 |
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Week 12 |
Mon, w12d1 |
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Wed, w12d2 |
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Week 13 |
Mon, w13d1 |
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Wed, w13d2 |
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Week 14 |
Mon, w14d1 |
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Wed, w14d2 |
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Week 15 |
Mon, w15d1 |
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Wed, w15d2 |
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Week 16 |
Day, date |
Final exam |
Grid students can use to plan the remainder of the semester:
Week |
Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
11 |
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12 |
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13 |
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14 |
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15 |
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16 |
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Finals |
Finals |
Finals |
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How do you keep organized? Share your tips and tricks in the comments section.
Molly Broere is the CTL director, and she enjoys learning and trying new strategies.