Mastering Time Management

Migle Zaliukaite-Limantas

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Mastering Time Management Plan

Equip the student with practical time management and organizational strategies tailored for a virtual learning environment, enabling more efficient online work completion.

Mastering time management reduces stress and enhances productivity, helping the student stay on top of tasks and improve academic performance.

Audience

12th Grade Virtual Learners

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Direct discussion combined with interactive worksheet exercises.

Materials

Mastering Time Management Plan, and Time Management Worksheet

Prep

Review Materials

5 min

Review the Mastering Time Management Plan to ensure a clear session flow.
Familiarize yourself with digital tools for worksheet distribution and interaction.
Prepare the Time Management Worksheet for the session.

Step 1

Introduction & Objective Overview

5 min

Introduce the importance of time management in virtual learning.
Give an overview of the session's objectives and expected outcomes.
Engage the student by asking about current challenges with online task completion.

Step 2

Strategies Discussion & Worksheet Activity

20 min

Discuss key strategies: task prioritization, scheduling, and planning breaks.
Guide the student through the Time Management Worksheet, prompting them to plan a sample day.
Use real-life scenarios to help the student apply the strategies to their own routine.

Step 3

Conclusion & Reflection

5 min

Summarize the key points from the session.
Encourage the student to share which strategies they found most useful.
Provide tips on how to maintain and update their time management plan moving forward.

Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you put into practice the time management strategies we discussed. Complete the exercises below by writing your thoughts, plans, and ideas in the spaces provided.

1. Task Prioritization

List your current tasks and rank them in order of importance. Consider deadlines, the amount of effort required, and their impact on your academic performance. Write down the tasks, then explain why you put them in that order.

2. Daily Scheduling

Plan a sample day using a detailed schedule. Include time for classes, study breaks, meals, and any extracurricular activities. Use time blocks to organize your day effectively.

3. Reflection on Current Habits

Reflect on your current time management habits. What techniques are working? What challenges do you face? How can you adjust your schedule to improve productivity?

Use this worksheet to create a personalized time management plan that suits your daily routine. Feel free to refer to the Mastering Time Management Plan for additional strategies and guidance.

Worksheet

Assignment Completion Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you manage and complete your assignments effectively. Fill in the tables below to organize your tasks, set deadlines, and plan your steps.

1. Assignment Tracker

Assignment	Subject	Due Date	Additional Notes

2. Deadline Setting & Milestones

For each assignment, list the key milestones or mini-deadlines. Use the table to break down the assignment into manageable steps.

Assignment	Milestone	Description	Mini-Deadline

3. Step-by-Step Task Planning

Pick one assignment from your list for detailed planning. Use the table below to break it down into smaller steps.

Step Number	Task Description	Planned Date/Time	Status (Not Started/In Progress/Completed)
1
2
3
4

4. Reflection on Completion Strategies

Reflect on your current strategies for assignment completion. What methods work for you? What challenges do you encounter? Write a summary of your reflection below:

Use this worksheet as a personalized tool to improve your assignment completion process. Tailor the tables to your specific needs and update them as your assignments progress.