Time management is integral to student success.
This guide covers a variety of tools and strategies students can implement to successfully manage their time and ensure academic success.
Use your course syllabus as a semester guide
"Chunking" Out Time
Students can leverage built-in Canvas features like the calendar or notifications to help manage their time.
Calendar
The Calendar is a great way to view everything you have to do for all your courses in one place. You can view calendar events by day, week, month, or agenda list. Explore the links below to learn more
How To: Sync the Canvas Calendar with An External Calendar
You may already be using a calendar app like Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar. Explore the links below to learn how to sync your Canvas calendar with your personal calendar
Students can leverage built-in Canvas features like the calendar or notifications to help manage their time.
Notifications
Canvas includes a set of default notification preferences you can receive for your courses. However, you can change the default settings by setting your own notification preferences. Explore the links below to learn more about configuring notifications preferences to make them work for you!
Canvas Student App
The Canvas Student mobile app is a powerful tool to stay on top of your coursework. Set push notifications for important dates and deadlines, get alerts whenever an assignment or test is graded, keep your calendar at your fingertips, communicate with your instructors, and more - all from your mobile device.
Tools
Apps
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Course modality refers to the instructional delivery method used by a course.
There are five modalities used at Waubonsee Community College:
Each course modality is different. Click on the tabs above to learn more about each type.
About Face-to-Face Courses
Classes meet in a traditional classroom setting on one of Waubonsee’s four campuses for the entire duration of the course.
Expectations
Students enrolled in face-to-face classes are expected to attend class at the scheduled date and time.
You may be asked to submit assignments online through the Canvas learning management system. Tests and quizzes are typically given in the classroom. You should have access to a computer with word processing software for written assignments.
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About Online Courses
Instruction occurs exclusively online, through the Canvas learning management system, for the duration of the course.
Expectations
Students learn from instruction, such as prerecorded video lessons and assigned learning tasks, that they can complete on their own.
You should plan for at least one hour of study time per credit hour per week when taking online classes, and should check Canvas regularly. Students may be asked to work together in groups to complete assignments.
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About Sync Online Courses
Instruction occurs exclusively online, through the Canvas learning management system, for the duration of the course. However, unlike standard online courses, in this method, course instruction and student participation also occurs through a video conferencing platform (such as Zoom) on the scheduled days and times for the course, allowing students to engage with faculty and peers in real-time.
Expectations
As in a traditional online class, students should plan for at least one hour of study time per credit hour per week and should check Canvas regularly.
Make sure to have access to a computer and reliable Internet access. You will attend class virtually on scheduled days and times, so plan ahead!
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About Hybrid Courses
Classes meet in a traditional classroom setting on one of Waubonsee’s four campuses, and instruction also occurs online through the Canvas learning management system.
Expectations
Students are expected to attend face-to-face class sessions on dates identified in the course schedule and syllabus.
You should have access to a computer with word processing software for written assignments, and reliable Internet access for online coursework.
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About Flex Courses
Essentially, this option allows students to choose from among face-to-face, sync online, or online delivery methods throughout the course, depending on what works best for them on any given day. All class sessions meet face-to-face in a traditional classroom setting, but every session is also broadcast through the Zoom video conferencing platform live, in real-time. Class sessions are recorded and posted in the Canvas learning management system for review at any time, so that students may complete the course in their own time, even if they cannot attend in-person or virtually.
Expectations
Flex classes give students the option to decide how to attend class - in person or virtually. No matter how you choose to attend, make sure you show up to class. Participation counts!
If you anticipate attending class virtually, make sure you have access to a computer and reliable Internet.
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