Learning Through Stories and Planning

The case studies below offer examples of student experiences and their struggles with organising and managing their own time. In order to help you with this in your own studies, a planner created by the HELMs team has been attached. Please read through the materials provided and utilise them as best you can.

Planning Your Studies

There are multiple ways to plan your study timetable, depending on what works best for you. You might prefer to create your own personalised study planner, or you can use one below provided by HELMs. Don't forget your planner isn't just for your studying, make time for fun things too that will help keep you motivated and recharge you.

Sample Study Planner (HELMs)

Additionally, you’ll find helpful links in the Additional Resources section to online study planners and tools like Microsoft Calendar, which can help you stay organised and on track throughout your learning journey.

Case Studies on Student Time Management

Read each case study carefully and identify the key barriers the student faced in managing their time. As you analyse each scenario, consider what strategies or tools could have helped improve their time management. Think critically about how these insights might apply to your own study habits.

Case Studies

For each case study:

Identify the barriers that affected the student’s ability to manage their time effectively.
Suggest specific strategies or actions the student could take to improve their time management in the future.

Download the document to keep track of your answers and suggestions - alternatively you can write them down physically or in your notes app. You can use these answers to help you answer the questions in the quiz on the next page.

Additional Resources

To learn more about this topic, use the resource(s) below:

Free Student Planner & Study App | MyStudyLife - Try this link for an online study planner. MyStudyLife is a free app that helps students manage their classes, tasks, and exams in one place.
Log in for Emails and Calendar | Microsoft - Outlook Calendar helps you organise your time, but academic access starts once you're enrolled and have a student login. Keep your Calendar link bookmarked!