The purpose of this presentation is to help educators stop spending time on "managing clutter" and spend time on what really matters- interacting with children to help them learn. This interactive workshop will share technology apps to simplify their professional life.
1. FACILITATOR: Dr. Marcia Bennett, Ph.D.
March 7, 2020
Richmond, VA
vaaeyc Annual Conference
TECH TOOLS TO HELP
EDUCATORS STAY ORGANIZED
2. Objective
The goal of today’s session is to use technology to:
Simplify your life
Focus on what matters
Get and stay organized
3. Presentation Roadmap
Agenda
Introduction
Organization Assessment
Purpose of Tech Tools
How to use apps day-to-day
Google Drive, Docs, Forms
Trello, Evernote the Ultimate Digital Notebook , One Note
Next Steps
5. Organization Success
This is one of the MOST important conceptS to master as an educator.
1. What is working for you?
2. What is not working for you?
3. What items are most important for you?
4. What is causing the problem?
6. Are you ready to do your work?
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"Organization leads to peace of mind."
10. Survey
Google Apps Questionnaire (Using Forms)
Application Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Google Drive
Google Docs
Google Forms
Trello
Evernote
OneNote
17. Paper Clutter vs. Digital Clutter
What stresses you out the most?
Paper Clutter
Digital Clutter
How do you manage paper clutter and digital clutter?
“Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.”
28. Google Drive Tips
Create Folders that Make Sense to You
Use Sub-Folders
Color Code Your Folders
Use List View to Sort Quickly
Name Your Files
Star Files
34. Google Docs
Create lesson plans
Include files, YouTube videos, and links
Newsletters
Share with other teachers
Edit, comment, share for viewing only
Track edits and changes with collaborators
*Unique Helpful Features*
Translate
Use revision history (do not have to save
manually every time)
44. Google Forms Ideas
Collect parent information
Sign-up for parent/teacher
conferences
Back-to-school questionnaire
Suggestion boxes
Event registration
Leaders can use to survey staff
45. Google Forms Features
Custom forms
Add images
Real-time response
information
Reorder questions
Upload file
Embed on site or email
56. Benefits of Evernote
Small Tasks
Major projects
Collect information
Idea Generation
Web Clipper- directly save articles,
photographs, printed documents
Search feature- find documents, text,
and images
Paperless Office
Do not have to remember everything
Data is private
Evernote for Business (For Leadership
Teams/Departments)
57. Evernote- “The Ultimate Digital Notebook”
Over 150 million professionals rely on Evernote as
their daily workspace
Capture Meeting Notes
Automatically syncs and saves across all devices
(phone, tablets, computer)
Knowledge sharing
Scan business cards
Presentation Mode
67. OneNote Features
Organize notes by Sections and Pages
Add images, videos, digital ink
Record audio
Embed video for lesson plans
Print Sections
Create and Hide Subpages
Notebook Colors
Page Templates
74. Tips to Remember
Everyone has a unique way of staying organized
There is no right or wrong app
Choose what works for YOU and gives you peace of
mind
Time is a nonrenewable resource