The document outlines strategies for managing university workload, emphasizing personal characteristics such as independence, self-motivation, and organizational skills necessary for success. It describes university responsibilities including attending lectures, managing assignments, and keeping up with readings, along with tips for organization like color-coded timetables and planning ahead. The conclusion stresses the importance of structured planning and maintaining a balanced schedule.

1. Disability Group Learning Support (DGLS) Managing your university workload

2. In this session on managing your workload we will cover: The characteristics needed to be successful at university. Your responsibilities at university Important tips on getting yourself organised Different resources for organisation

3. You are an independent learner at university. What characteristics are you expected to have? Independence Self motivation Openness to working with others Ability to work out things for yourself Ability to set goals to improve your work Ability to organise your time Ability to work out when, how and where you learn best These characteristics are also what are needed in the work force!

4. What are your responsibilities at university? Daily lectures Weekly tutorials, seminars, practical sessions, lab work or workshops Assignments which include course work essays, reports and other forms of written work depending on your course Examinations: in class assessments and end of the semester exams Keeping up to date with reading Getting notes and quizzes from Moodle Reviewing these notes as they relate to lectures and reading And other activities that relate to your courses

5. Important tips: Course outline and reading lists Index book for subject terms and definitions Allow 6 weeks for a major assignment It is essential to plan and not leave things until the last minute. Getting books from the library Reading as soon as list is given Working backwards from the due date so you can make weekly plans Allowing for other commitments from work, family and the unexpected!

6. A colour coded list of assignments Weekly timetable Semester timetable “ To do” list Gmail calendar – text alerts for free Diary – paper based, PDA or a mobile phone

7. Conclusion You should plan and organise your workload You should have planners, weekly timetables and “To do” lists You should understand the importance of balance in your timetable You should understand the use of colour in planning your timetables