In between

Of teaching in the classroom and doing assignments for grad classes.
Prioritize, they say.
Well, there are 21 priorities in one column, and they all have names and faces. And they will learn something from what I do (or so I hope).
In the other column is one priority, my learning (and my grade).
Where's the in-between?
Today's dilemna:
Creating imaginary word study groups for 20-something imaginary students - including instructional plans VERSUS Planning for lessons that will teach REAL students - fun, interactive, and significantly more tangible.
... or the lesser-known option of checking the class blackboard site every 30 minutes while writing a few blogs...
in between.