Episode 110 of The Teaching Space Podcast shares 12 tips for preparing to study a master’s degree in your spare time.

Highlights * Introduction (00:29). * Tip 1: refresh your study skills (03:23). * Tip 2: use your calendar or wall planner (04:44). * Tip 3: find out if you are entitled to any study days? (05:40). * Tip 4: time block your study time (07:02). * Tip 5: start early (08:15). * Ad break (08:47). * Tip 6: decide on your toolkit - more in the next episode (09:01). * Tip 7: consider your support mechanisms (10:21) * Tip 8: keep a PDP (12:30). * Tip 9: keep a reflective learning journal (12:58). * Tip 10: log everything you read (13:58). * Tip 11: get a study buddy (14:39). * Tip 12: set and log your goals (15:53). * Wrap up (16:42).

Helpful links * Episode 80: On Being a Student Again * Open University, Master’s in Education * Episode 62: Time Blocking for Teachers and Trainers * Episode 98: Time Blocking for Teachers and Trainers Revisited * Martine on Twitter * Join The Teaching Space Community