From each of the readings, identify some ideas that are new to you.

Gilman, 2007

• The four habits of highly effective librarians include:
  • Openness
  • Responsiveness
  • Collaboration
  • Communication

Wilson, 2019

• There are three teaching time zones – structured work time, unstructured work time, and your time.
• Know when good enough is good enough.
• Choose carefully what you give 100% to.

Pewhairangi, 2018

• Set small goals.
• If you don’t believe you can do something, it doesn’t matter if you actually can or can’t. Confidence!

Based on your understanding of what the writers have said what is one thing you could do right now that would make you more productive in your work place?

Although I’m currently working as a TRT, I do have free periods at my schools from time to time. They’re usually about fifty minutes. I’ve been using them to work through my study materials, or work on assignments, wherever I’m up to.

I like what Wilson said about teaching time zones (2019, “The three time zones of teaching”). In my teaching experience, it is always very difficult to achieve a lot in Zone 2. Often, you end up talking to colleagues or wasting time. It is here that you can be productive.

So, if I’m at work and I get a free period, I should set a small goal and make sure I get onto it!

References

Gilman, T. (2007, May 23). The four habits of highly effective librarians [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-four-habits-of-highly/46544

Pewhairangi, S. (2018). How to boost your digital literacy confidence. SCIS Connections, 106. Retrieved from https://www.scisdata.com/connections/issue-106/how-to-boost-your-digital-literacy-confidence/

Wilson, T. (2019). Time management for teachers – essential tips if you want a life outside school. Retrieved from https://www.time-management-success.com/time-management-for-teachers.html