Time Management and Student Success

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers key time management concepts, specific productivity techniques like Pomodoro and Time Blocking, and the academic scheduling rules discussed in the Student Success lecture.

Time Management

The process of planning and exercising control over the amount of time spent on specific activities while utilizing strategies to promote accountability and consistency.

Task Prioritization

A strategy involving scheduling non-flexible commitments first (class, work, study) followed by flexible activities like self-care and leisure to avoid last-minute cramming.

Flex Time

Time scheduled each week for the unexpected; if unused, it is treated as free time.

Pomodoro Technique

A time management method where you work in intervals of $25$ minutes followed by a $5$-minute break, with a longer break of $15$ to $30$ minutes after four cycles.

Time Blocking

A strategy that involves dedicating specific blocks of time for different activities to ensure uninterrupted focus.

The 8-8-8 Rule

A scheduling guideline that allocates $8$ hours for sleep, $8$ hours for academic commitments, and $8$ hours for personal life.

Credit Hour Study Rule

A pro-tip recommending to reserve at least $2$ hours each week for every $1$ credit hour of a course (e.g., $6$ hours for a $3$ credit course).

My Success

The portal used by Northwestern Michigan College students to make Success Coaching appointments.

Total Weekly Hours for MTH 120 ($3$ credits)

Based on the pro-tips, a student should reserve at least $6$ hours per week for this course.

Total Weekly Hours for MTH 020 ($2$ credits)

Based on the pro-tips, a student should reserve at least $4$ hours per week for this course.