Timeboxing
Learning Competencies
By the end of this primer, you should have an understanding of:- Timeboxing
Time Box
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Read primer | 5 minutes |
Each primer, challenge or activity begins with the recommended amount of time to spend completing it. There will always be more to learn than time available, so managing your time well is a key to success. For example, this primer should take you 5 minutes.
Sometimes the time you take to complete a task won't match the recommended time. If you regularly take less time, it can be useful to reflect on whether you're putting in enough effort to serve your learning, or if your learning needs more of a stretch. If you're often going overtime, check in on whether you're staying focussed on the learning objectives of the task, or if you're staying blocked for too long.
Either way, tracking your time will give you a sense of your velocity. Keep track by committing to calendar scheduling and/or use tools like Toggl or a timer on your device. This is a skill you'll want to develop if ever you want to work remotely in your career or on code projects.
The prep curriculum included a primer on supporting you to develop good time management and productivity. If you haven't completed that activity yet, we suggest you do so now.