Time and Priority Management
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Objective
I can develop strategies for managing my time and priorities effectively.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:10Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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NASA's Pathfinder spacecraft experienced a bug in its scheduler, causing it to prioritize tasks incorrectly and halt transmissions.
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Prioritizing tasks using a quadratic-time algorithm, such as constantly ranking emails by importance, can lead to inefficiency because the work increases quadratically with the amount of tasks.
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To manage interruptions effectively, consider using a technique called interrupt coalescing, which involves grouping interruptions together and addressing them at fixed intervals to minimize context switching and improve focus.
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Practice
3 questions
According to the video, what is a potential downside of always prioritizing the most important task first?
What is 'interrupt coalescing,' and how can it be applied to improve personal time management?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain two strategies, based on the video, that can help you manage your time and priorities more effectively. Be sure to explain why each strategy is effective, based on the computer science principles discussed.”
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