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Coping with Stress

Interesting Kim. Sometimes when you do a little for yourself in the way of stress reduction is really does help others.

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Task Prioritization

This is true Doreen. What-if scenarios can truly be all consuming. Preventing them from coming up in the first place is a great time saver in the long run.

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Task Prioritization

Yes, our students must come first. That's something that faculty and administrations should reach consensus on - at least in a perfect world.

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Coping with Stress

Those are two great stress relievers Cindy. Glad to hear you've already incorporated them into your life.

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Sounds like a good balanced plan Vivian. Yes, we never want to streamline to the point of negatively impacting learning. We've got to go just far enough but not too far with respect to saving time.

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Coping with Stress

Yes, all of your points are true Patrick. It sounds like you have a good understanding of what helps and what hurts with respect to stress in your life.

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like an excellent workout Cindy - and I like the way you're getting your news in too. Way to multitask!

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Wow, sounds like you have a great system already in place Heather. I appreciate your tips on turnitin.com and McGraw-Hill. Excellent resources that I know other instructors could benefit from.

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Task Prioritization

I like to hear that you are steadily improving Lawrence. Remember, it doesn't ever have to be a perfect system. But getting better and better is great!

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Task Prioritization

That's a great system Michelle. It's important to have time working for you.