Dr. Melissa Read

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Althea, Everyone has to do what works best for them. If you gain a sense of empowerment by checking a few things off the list first, do it. Sometimes instructors need confidence builders such as these to keep motivated and get the complete job done.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

This is a nice list Philipp. Sometimes just getting your thoughts on paper and out of your head can be a big help.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

That's great Adam. It's always important to work ahead when you can. At the same time, It's key to make sure you have all the information prior to beginning a task so you can be as effective and efficient as possible during completion.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Product ID does sound fast and efficient Jeffrey. Also, seems relevant to how students will have to think when they are in the workplace.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Essay exams are indeed a great way to test knowledge. So I wouldn't stop using them altogether Jeris. It's just about finding the right mix of questions for streamlined grading and deeply testing knowledge.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Yes, the underlining is a fantastic time saver. It also focuses your students on making sure they answer the question completely. So this helps everyone.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds great Cynthia! These two things alone will make a huge difference in coping with stress!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Task Prioritization

Yes, as an instructor, sometimes the days can feel far too short. Task prioritization can really help get us through.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Keeping things interesting can seriously help you stay focused and keep going! I like the approach Jennifer.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Closing your office door and just hamming out tasks for a few hours really can be an effective method. If you don't have an office, there are other methods that work too. I have seen polite signs on cubes for example that communicate 'do not disturb.'