What a time to live in! We have an entire online/offline organizational tool that is collaborative and easy to use!It's called Google Drive! I'm sure you know about and whether you are an expert or beginner. Chances are your school has their own Google Drive and you have your own. It is a powerful tool and there are so many amazing features. I'm not here to talk about that. I'm here to KonMari your Google Drive.
I find so many colleagues who use Google Drive, share and create but they can't find anything! I . have other colleagues who save everything on their computer or the very, very disorganized staff shared drive (it honestly scares me and no one can find anything). Vintage Google Drive I guess. Whether it's poorly named, not in a folder or just named "Copy of 2018 Final", this isn't efficient. Let's KonMari our Google Drives!
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I'm about to finish up my 5th year teaching. I cannot believe it.Happiness. Anxiety. Excitement. Dread. Stress. Relief. Laughter. Success. I've experienced it all. After 5 years teaching, I reflect on what I've learned and what I remember and will always remember about what it takes to be an amazing educator! 1. Break the NormAsk why your school do things a certain way. If the answer is "we've always done it that way", break the norm. Transform your classroom, do things you've always wanted to do and don't be afraid. I did SBG and Flipped Learning when people told me it wouldn't work. I started the Sunshine Club when I thought no one would come. Change happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Speak up and make it happen. 2. Classroom Management is EverythingIt doesn't matter if you're the smartest person in the world and you know your subject the best or your have the most engaging lesson in the world. If you don't have classroom management, you have nothing in your room. I work on this every day and embrace it as my challenge as an educator. Every kid can be engaged and on task. My favorite resources are here, here and here.
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