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MORE form and more forms!

Feeling a bit bogged down with the MORE form and all the extra forms that go with it. 

Every time we have submissions it always seems to coincide with a very busy work patch for me. with my student's exams and performances etc, so I'm trying to get ahead with my work now and get it completed asap. Hopefully, Module 3 will be easier because we will have a timetable set out in our inquiry, so I can spread the workload over the 12 weeks instead of having the bulk of it near submissions. 

Trying to breathe, prioritise and time block at the moment! Here goes....

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  1. Claire McManus10 March 2023 at 11:43

    Why does this always happen in life! But time blocking sounds such a good idea :)

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  2. Lewis Gardner12 March 2023 at 01:35

    Feeling the same. I missed the more sessions and catching up was hard. I think I might have found a short cut in the way of auto-ethnographic research but still a lot to do for the more forms. I’m still figuring out my approach to the research and hoping Sam can give me some guidance this week. Hope you have a productive and positive week!

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    1. Carys Dickens14 March 2023 at 04:26

      Good shout on the auto-ethnographic research! Thank you, I hope you have a great week too and good luck with the MORE form!

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  3. Tyla12 March 2023 at 04:34

    i think a lot of us can relate to this post! im also feeling a little overwhelmed but we've got this! just keep looking at things step by step and yes module three will feel so much easier with this all done!

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    1. Carys Dickens14 March 2023 at 04:26

      Indeed- hope all is going well with your MORE form progress!

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  4. Melody Stockwell13 March 2023 at 02:37

    I wish I new how to plan my time better ahaha. you got this !!

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    1. Carys Dickens14 March 2023 at 04:27

      Haha I try but doesn't always go swimmingly! Hope all is going well with you!

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