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Unit 2: Planning Strategies

Site: Moodle-Kursserver der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Course: Digital Learning Kit - self learning course for studying with digital tools
Book: Unit 2: Planning Strategies
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Date: Friday, 22 November 2024, 7:12 AM

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SMART planning

How do I organise my work?




The Kanban Method

How can I organize my planning clearly?

For planning that can be seen at a glance, the so-called "Kanban" was developed. Typically, it works like this: Physically - with sticky notes - or digitally, all the task " chunks" to be done are written on a small card. Then three columns are opened: to do - in progress - done.
In addition, you can also open a column – collection or backlog- in which all tasks are collected that come to mind but should only be completed at a later time.

The cards are then moved from the first to the next column depending on their status, so that you can see the status of your work at a glance.

Tools for this are the Deck function of the cloud of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Cryptpad or Trello. Here is an example of how a Kanban for a seminar paper can look like (here: with Cryptpad):

Cryptpad Kanban Board

Kanban using the Deck of the Uni-Cloud

How can I use the Deck to use the Kanban method?

What is the Kanban method? Read more about it using this link! Use it to plan in small steps and backwards and always keep an eye on your progress! In addition to Cryptpad and Trello, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers a great tool for task planning, also for group projects: The Deck function of the University of Jena Cloud. Here you can find a tutorial on how to use this tool.

 

The Eisenhower method for prioritisation

 



Application

As it is one thing to get the tips and another to apply them, we have developed a reflection tool for the Digital Learning Kit that you can use regularly, preferably in exchange with fellow students.

On the Mahara platform as a tool for group work, you can find other students who are interested in similar topics and join together in groups.

On this personal learning environment you can find other students who are interested in similar topics and form groups. On Mahara there is an exchange group for the Digital Learning Kit, where you can get together and exchange information about the different modules.

You can find out what you need to consider when logging in to Mahara for the first time, how to join the group and what else you can do on Mahara in the "First steps on Mahara" guide. Log in with your URZ abbreviation and login, which is the same data you use for Friedolin.

The exchange group also provides reflection templates for documenting your work and slowly improve it through reflection. You can copy and edit these templates in your personal portfolio on Mahara. If you wish, you can share them with the other group members to exchange ideas.

Alternatively, you can answer the questions here - alone or with fellow students. Use the dialog cards below to do so!




Further resources

Blog posts:
Self-Management Skills (Trinity College Dublin)
The Online Student’s Guide to Time Management (Student Training & Education in Public Service, USA)
Fail Forward: The College Student’s Bounce Back Guide (Student Training & Education in Public Service, USA)
Study Skills for Students (EducationCorner)

Magazine article:

Self learning course:

Literature:
College Success (OpenStax)