Dr. Melissa Read

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Technology can be a major challenge for instructors Franz. While it's supposed to make our lives easier, it's constantly evolving and it's sometimes hard to keep up.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

That sounds very stressful Dorothy. One of the benefits of teaching for several years is the ability to settle into a curriculum and automate things. It could take a few semesters before you feel settled again.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

That sounds like a good plan Ron. And yes, sometimes we take on too much and stress ourselves out. It's important to reevaluate every now and then.

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Task Prioritization

Yes, those easy, fun and short tasks are quite tempting! It's ok if we knock out a few but we've got to focus on the other stuff too.

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Causes of Stress

Wow Ty, it must be stressful to be an instructor and a student too! It's great to hear that you have so much going right in your life in the way of family and friend support. I'm sure that helps tremendously.

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Task Prioritization

This is an interesting approach William. Ultimately, both instructors and administrations are here to serve the needs of students. So it seems like you have the right idea and I imagine it probably works for you most of the time.

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Coping with Stress

It sounds like you have a good plan but also know your limits Peter. Start small and maybe continue to do just small things. Even a 15 minute walk can be a great stress reliever. It doesn't take much.

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Causes of Stress

It sounds like you face a lot of resource constraints Earl. Equipment, shared space and product are often in short supply - especially these days.

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Causes of Stress

This is true Alex. Instructors often have to remind students of our role in the educational process. We are truly there to help facilitate their success - though sometimes that's hard to see.

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Streamlining the Grading Process

That's really adds up Joseph! Yes, it's the little savings in time day to day that can make a big difference in the end. Talking with colleagues is great because they likely have materials you can leverage. The internet is also a great tool. There, you can listen to the perspectives of instructors worldwide and publishers who help streamline grading too.