Ranking Priorities, out of all the strategies we learned this week the method of ranking priorities fit my learning style. After using all 5 methods, This method stood out and benefit me mostly.
This week in my CLS 105 and SOM 122 class I have a large amount of work due. The work due for these classes are very important assignments for example in SOM 122 I have my midterm on Wednesday and for CLS, a project due Monday. I wanted to make sure I would get these assignments done efficiently and effectively. This strategy was extremely effective, I labeled my assignments for these two courses by:
A= Absolutely Essential
B= Important
C= Optional
This method enabled me to complete my work in order of importance rather then just doing my work randomly. I'm able to look right in front of me and determine which paper to do first by looking at the letter then also looking at the number next to the letter to determine the order in which I should complete the assignments.
For Example: If studying for my SOM midterm is in category 1 and completing my Faculty Interview project also is in that category I would label the one i want to get done first with #1 and then label the other #2:
A1- Study for SOM Midterm
A2- Complete Faculty Interview Project
I learned how to use this problem solving strategy to complete my work by importance, not length. I used the Ranking Priorities ( labeling my assignments A,B,C) strategy to complete my work. This strategy was an easy choice, This strategy has helped me complete my assignment this week very efficiently, and that is unlike me. I usually complete whichever assignment is the shortest first and leave the longest ones last. This past week I didn't do that, I completed my assignment in the order of due date and importance.
I'm glad to hear this strategy worked for you as well! This was a great strategy that proved extremely effective for my style of learning, and for the type of assignments I was given. It seemed to be the most effective for courses that gave out a lot of little assignments followed by one big assignment such as a long term project or an essay.
ReplyDeleteI also like your use of colors in this blog, I think it was very effective in highlighting the most important aspect of the strategy used.
Keep up the good work.
I also decided to rank my assignments by importance. I checked in the syllabus for each of my assignments coming up and used this to help me prioritize my work. I also leave the longer assignments usually last because I feel the short assignments are easier to just get done. After this week I realized ranking your priorities should be based on importance not length and you saw this as well. I'm glad this strategy worked for you. It seems to be working for everyone which is good so we should keep it up.
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