Creating study plans
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Do you find it challenging to manage your time and keep track of the tasks?

Creating a study plan can be the solution to navigate through competing tasks and help you stay on track. Using AI tools to plan your study is convenient, but is it effective?

Learning benefits of creating study plans include: 

  • Improved time management. 
  • Reduced stress by tracking your progress. 
  • Increased motivation with a clear priority list.

To create an effective study plans using AI tools: 

  • Clearly define your study objectives, such as the subject you're studying, your goals and the study timeline. 
  • Be specific when requesting AI tools' assistance including the subject, goal, timeline and desired study frequency. 
  • Set achievable milestones or goals. 
  • Remain flexible as your schedule may need to adapt to changing circumstances.

Strategies for using GenAI

An example of creating study plan using ChatGPT

Example prompt: I need a study plan. I have an accounting exam in three weeks and I can study every day except on Sundays. I also want weekly milestones. 

Part of ChatGPT response (30/06/2023)

Sure, here's a study plan for your accounting exam in three weeks. This plan includes daily study sessions with weekly milestones to help you stay on track:

Week 1:

  • Monday to Saturday: Focus on understanding the foundational concepts in accounting, such as basic principles and accounting equations. Spend 2-3 hours each day on these topics.
  • Weekly Milestone: By the end of Week 1, aim to complete at least half of the syllabus and feel confident in your grasp of the fundamental concepts.

…...

Adapt this plan according to your personal preferences and pace of learning. Good luck with your accounting exam!

Before utilising the study plan generated by AI tools, ask yourself:

  • Is my prompt comprehensive enough to cover all the necessary information for the study plan? 
  • Should I fully trust the plan generated by AI tools? Where does the data used to create the plan come from? 
  • What incentives do AI companies have in providing study plans for me? 
  • Regarding the BOLDED sections: Are these plans specific enough to adequately prepare for my exam? 
  • Will using AI tools for the study plan improve my learning, or am I becoming overly reliant on technology? Could relying too much on AI hinder my learning process by reducing the opportunity to critically analyse my own needs. 

Where can I learn to create a study plan?

  • You can learn to customise your study plan by attending workshops or drop-in sessions for a consultation with advisors. 
  • There are various peer-assisted programs available to help you create study plans, such as U:PASS and UTS Study Group.

TIPS

  • While using AI tools to create a study plan can save you time, it may not be as effective in customising the plan to align with your specific goals and subjects. If you choose to use AI for this purpose, it's essential to be aware that the suggested plan may need adjustments to fit your schedule and individual needs. 

  • Taking the time to personalise the plan will ensure it better caters to your study requirements and helps you achieve your academic objectives effectively.

  • Your interaction with AI tools cannot replace human interaction, and it should be a supplement rather than a replacement when considering engaging with AI tools. 

  • Being overly reliant on AI may hinder your learning process by reducing the opportunity to critically analyse my own needs.

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