Study Routines?

As you've probably noted, I enjoy research and study. I like to learn, and I like to promote the most up-to-date ideas and information for my students' long term learning success.

I have found that a regular routine of study serves this work well, a daily pattern.

In this tech age there's always that temptation to move in multiple study directions, and that's why it's integral to clearly define the study path in order to meet goals.

Current Study Path:

• TEAM Research Letter/Donations, Reflection, Presentation, and Final Thoughts Posts/Efforts
• 5th Grade Science Standards, Units, and Background Information
• 5th Grade Math Goals, Strategy, Tools, and Process
• Learning to Learn Habits and Mindsets Curriculum Creation
• Study Coach Goals (I have a couple of study coaches who are working with me on some deeper learning goals)

I like having a number of paths outlined because as you embark on your routine, you can choose the study area that matches your daily energy. Identifying the path serves to push you towards your goal otherwise movement is not as readily obtained.

Once the paths are determined, it's important to create the routine. Since we all have different schedules, supports, and styles, we'll all determine different types of schedules to support our learning.

A good routine for me is the following:

Study Routine

• Best study time of day: Morning
• First: Consult the Paths, Choose One
• Second:
• Read
• Integrate knowledge in writing or design
• Reflect
• Post questions and actions for future study
• Identify resources and events for future study 

The routine will result in completed projects, process, or design, and the next step is to integrate, assess, revise, and publish that work. For educators that means delivering the final products to students with the focus on empowering, engaging, successful learning. 

Synthesis and Integration

• Introduction
• Facilitation/Delivery
• Assessment, Revision

Throughout time professionals and scholars have instituted a variety of study routines. The tech age we're living in challenges old time routines since information and share is readily available and more accessible to all learners. What are the study routines you employ to empower your learning and share?  How have your routines changed in the past few years?  What questions remain as you plan your path for teaching/learning strength, skill, and impact? Please let me know if you have links, titles, or resources related to this.