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About Me

Sarah Kone

Welcome to my page! My name is Sarah Kone and I am from The Bronx, New York. In May 2021, I graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in Mathematics; Adolescent Education and I am very happy to be continuing my education in the CDIT program at Albany. I am currently in my second year of teaching high school math in the Upper West side of Manhattan.

When I am not teaching I am reading or trying my new hobby, bedazzling. So far, it has been going well.

Hope you enjoy!

My Topic and Purpose

The topic of my mini course is How should manage my time?  While in school, there have times where I’ve felt my grades could’ve better if I just studied more. There have also been times where I just ignore my work due to being over whelmed and left my grade in the hands of fate. While talking with my peers I noticed, this is a common experience. I believe almost everyone has asked themselves at least once, do I even know how to study? The goal of this mini course is to provide students with the necessary tools, techniques and strategies that help with enhancing their learning experience and academic performance. The purpose of this mini course is educating students about the difference studying and well put together schedule can make. “Well put together” doesn’t necessarily mean every minute is planned out, it means what work for you specifically. I chose this topic students will be able to improve themselves by working smarter not harder.

Scope of Learning Outcomes and Content

This course is directed at students in all grades (any age). This course will provide them with effective study strategies and time management techniques that will improve the school performance and productivity. This course is meant for students in courses rely on content knowledge or a heavy intake of material.

In this course, users will address the following questions:

  • What is time management?
  • What are effective study habits and how can we develop them?
  • How can student create a personalized study schedule that aligns with their learning style and obligations?

Needs Assessment

Educational Problem: Addressing the instructional problem requires focus on time management within our workspace, this can be school, home or work. In all aspects of life, time is a factor. With time come organization and commitment. Time management is common challenge in education, no matter the age group. Some problems that fall under the time management are some of the following. Procrastination, the act of delaying tasks until it is almost too late. It usually consists of delaying responsibilities until the last possible moment. The habit can lead to increased stress. Poor study habits can happen as a result of procrastination. Poor prioritization, failing to differentiate between commitments that need attention right away and those that do not. This can lead to missed deadlines. Becoming overbooked, committing to more than time allows. Lack of balance refers to not have energy and time towards work, school, fun and relaxation. It often involves ignoring personal time causing burnout a diminished overall well-being. By providing strategies in how to effectively use time, we can limit the potential of wasting it.  


Learner/Participants: In this mini course, participants will gain knowledge to help in maximizing their time utilization. They will acquire sensible strategies for optimizing their schedules and improving productivity. Through the course, attendees will develop skills to successfully stretch their available time.

Analysis of gaps: The gap in time-management techniques seems to be the application. Studies and guide provide tip and tricks for how to manage time better but very few applications are shown. By focusing on application, students will be able to apply the new information.

Existing efforts: Some studies have been conducted to find the reasoning behind procrastination. Efforts towards improving time management have been focused on promoting self-awareness, setting goals and finding motivation.

Intent statement: This mini course will provide students with strategies and techniques to manage time. By providing tips on how to overcome common challenges like procrastination and lack of balance, the course will enable students to enhance their productivity and achieve their goals.

Analysis of the Learner and Context

Learners: The main targets for this mini-course will be high school students. The course is open to all individual, regardless of background or experience level but, many scenarios presented will revolve around school. The mini-course welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds to join and benefit from the content.

Instructional Context: Participants will develop schedule-building skills by engaging in scenario-based exercises, helping to tailor their own schedule to their specific needs and preferences. Participants are invited to take the course at any time, and come back to any section. Hopefully, learners of the mini course will be able to apply lessons in real-life situations. Time for completion may vary. Resources required include: pen, paper, and a time-tracking tool.

Goals: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a basic personalized method for managing their time, which will hopefully help foster good long-term habits. This method provides users with the power to create personalized schedules for their needs.

Performance-Based Objectives

For all participants, this mini course will provide them with practical tools that can be used towards optimizing the use of their time. With the exercises, participate can set realistic goals and organize themselves.

After completing this mini-course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Implement strategies to overcome procrastination and improve productivity.
  • Create personalized schedules that work with their commitments.
  • Manage distractions.
  • Develop good time management.

Task and Content Analysis

Unit 1: Intro to Time Management

Introducing the concept of time management. Participants will learn that time management involves and effective use of time, which is set to accomplish goals and fulfill responsibilities.

At the end of this unit, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the benefits of managing time effectively by exploring the advantages of managing time, advantages, include increase productivity, and less stress.
  • State common challenges within managing time.


Unit 2: Setting SMART Goals

Introduction to SMART goals. Participants will be introduced to each component: (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals.

At the end of this unit, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of having a clear goal. Participants will learn the significance of having a goal that it is specific to their needs.  
  • Set a SMART goal whether is professional or personal.  

Participants will set personal and professional SMART goals.


Unit 3: Prioritization Techniques

Introduction to prioritization techniques. Participants learn methods for prioritizing activities, which allows for time and energy to be on what matters most.

At the end of this unit, participants will be able to:

  • Identify high priority and low priority tasks. Which tasks matter more in order to reach their main goal.
  • Understand the importance of prioritizing high priority tasks.

Participants will apply prioritization techniques to daily tasks.  


Unit 4: Strategies for Effective Time Use

Introduction to tracking time, blocking time and scheduling.

At the end of this unit, participants will be able to:

  • Identify “time wasters” and distractions. Which tasks are worth it for the amount of time that they take.
  • Explore strategies to combat procrastination.

Participants will analyze their current time usage and look for possible opportunities for optimizing their time.    

Curriculum Map

References and Resources

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