Textbook designed for students who are entering college.  The textbook aligns with the Texas Common Core Community College Course "EDUC 1300: Learning Framework"  

A SMART goal is a comprehensive target statement used to guide planning and performance. In online course design, SMART goals ensure clarity, focus, and accountability, helping educators and course designers create effective and well-structured learning experiences tailored to student needs and outcomes. This infographic describes the elements that make up S.M.A.R.T. goals and provides an online course example. **Note that this item is intended to be used in conjunction with the Needs Assessments: A How-To Guide for Online Instruction handout.

Instructors interested in helping students develop time management skills will find this resource helpful. After first establishing why time management is important, this resource outlines various time management methods students can use, including calendars, planners, to-do lists, and digital tools. For each method, this resource details its strengths and weaknesses, empowering students to select the system that best suits their needs. Additionally, this resource provides downloadable templates and practical case studies for helping students practice time management skills. By the end, instructors and students will understand time management principles and be able to implement an effective system to support their academic and personal success.

Author: Tyler Laughlin
Editor: Mary Landry, C. Anneke Snyder
Supervisor: Terri Pantuso