Week 1 Dicussion questions and general Bio;

Discussion Question 1

Engaging in learning is empowering and allows you to gain new knowledge, develop new skills, and provides the foundation for continued growth. Being a proactive learner means that you take an active role not only in what you learn but how you learn. Worksheet 1.2 from the book lists 13 learning activities. For this discussion, identify which learning activities from Worksheet 1.2 you currently use. Explain how you use these by providing examples. Next, identify which activities that you need to improve upon. Provide examples of how you plan to develop these. You must create one initial post (due Day 3) and at least two responses (due Day 7), for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.

Discussion Question 2

Time management skills are especially important for students. Managing your time will be an important part of your success as a student. Some important elements of time management include prioritizing, creating a plan, scheduling time to study, establishing routines, learning to delegate, and setting realistic goals.
 
You have a friend that just started back to school to complete her bachelor’s degree. She is worried that she will not have enough time in her already busy days to complete the reading assignments and written assignments. What advice would you give her? Identify at least two elements of time management and discuss how she could use them to help manage her time better.