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Creation Date
12-2025
Description
The lesson Staying Organized in College was designed to help first-year students understand how effective organizational strategies contribute to academic success, reduced stress, and improved time management. Research shows that students who use structured planning tools and intentional scheduling practices experience better academic performance and lower levels of overwhelm (Britton & Tesser, 1991; Nonis & Hudson, 2010). To introduce these skills, the lesson began with an interactive Mentimeter activity to assess students’ current habits, followed by short YouTube videos demonstrating real college organization systems. Students then completed a partner-based worksheet to reflect on their habits and create a personalized one-week plan. By combining technology, collaboration, and practical tools, the lesson aimed to help students explore a range of organizational methods and identify strategies that fit their individual needs.
Keywords
College Experience, Student Life, COR 101, Organization