Dr. Melissa Read

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Wow, it sounds like you've done a lot of good thinking and made some important decisions Cathleen. I like the way you gave the bistro a try so you could learn more about what the experience of keeping it would be like. It probably made your decision easier.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

That's great to hear Kamille. Often times when we start a new job, it's tempting to take a break from physical fitness. But finding a way to work it back in feels great!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, multiple choice is easier to grade. Essay questions are occasionally better at testing knowledge. As instructors, we must think carefully about what will make us more efficient and what will benefit our students the most.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Many instructors in my course have reported using their inbox like a to do list. What's nice is that it's often available no matter where you are. All you need is access to the internet to find it.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Yes, sometimes the sheer volume of issues that instructors receive can be daunting. Setting expectations on how quickly you can resolve these issues is a great technique in buying yourself some time.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

This is true Laura. It's ok to do a few smaller easy tasks at first. But then it's important to move to bigger more important tasks.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Yes, I think learning to cope is really key on this list. Sometimes stress can't be eliminated or reduced. Just learning to deal is a great skill.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, the highlighting method in essays is a fantastic time saver.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Deadlines can be hard to make sometimes Barry. Breaking tasks down into manageable chunks is sometimes the best approach to dealing with them.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

These are both great ideas Ron. Talking with a friend outside of the school context can be especially helpful because they can bring an alternative perspective.