Waiting for the bus and then the short ride is good thinking time. You might even meet another classmate on the bus! And that chat might get a stranger to comment on your conversation of not getting all your readings/prep done! And that stranger might even be a retiring Education prof who reinforces what you just realized – scan the articles for general information and carefully read the ones you connect with. Taking two courses in just over 3 weeks means you need to be efficient in your time use. This became really obvious this morning when instead of reading the assigned readings carefully, I went to Rich McCue’s blog and found all sorts of interesting stuff! I did eventually manage to tear myself away long enough to scan and take basic notes on the last reading for today.  But I am starting to realize what is good information, what is interesting information, and what is going to be relevant for me! Now, how to find the balance of how to allocate my time between the three. . .