I've been reading this blog for a couple years now, and I've found this to be one of the most useful posts. The reason why is what you summarize in the conclusion. As Cal Newport (the prophet of our age) says, "Intentionality is satisfying." And if what I'm observing is correct, this college faculty gig is far from satisfying for many (especially since the spike in online offerings). Intentionality is the productive and healthy response.
Thanks Cody, I have to admit I steal a lot from Cal! I've been a fan of his ever since he was a super-student undergrad at Dartmouth writing the _Study Hacks_ blog. _Slow Productivity_ is one of my current reads and I cannot recommend it enough.
I used to drown in feedback loops and endless reassessments, but over time, I learned to minimize what’s truly essential and time-box grading sessions like appointments. Breaking big projects into small, doable tasks helps keep the work approachable. It’s like reading World Education Services reviews https://world-education-services.pissedconsumer.com/review.html you realize so many people are navigating complex systems, and clarity is everything. I’ve also learned to automate what I can, outsource certain tasks, and communicate clearly with students so expectations are reasonable.
I've been reading this blog for a couple years now, and I've found this to be one of the most useful posts. The reason why is what you summarize in the conclusion. As Cal Newport (the prophet of our age) says, "Intentionality is satisfying." And if what I'm observing is correct, this college faculty gig is far from satisfying for many (especially since the spike in online offerings). Intentionality is the productive and healthy response.
Thank you.
Thanks Cody, I have to admit I steal a lot from Cal! I've been a fan of his ever since he was a super-student undergrad at Dartmouth writing the _Study Hacks_ blog. _Slow Productivity_ is one of my current reads and I cannot recommend it enough.
I used to drown in feedback loops and endless reassessments, but over time, I learned to minimize what’s truly essential and time-box grading sessions like appointments. Breaking big projects into small, doable tasks helps keep the work approachable. It’s like reading World Education Services reviews https://world-education-services.pissedconsumer.com/review.html you realize so many people are navigating complex systems, and clarity is everything. I’ve also learned to automate what I can, outsource certain tasks, and communicate clearly with students so expectations are reasonable.