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How to Organize Your Teacher Life with Google Sites

May 16, 2019

Digital Classroom, Learn, Organize, Plan

classroom management, classroom organization, Google Sites, organizing curriculum, storing curriculum

Organize your teacher life with Google Sites! The tools for controlling curricula and managing your classroom are at your fingertips. Better yet, they’re free. (more…)

How to Make a Digital Seating Chart with Google Slides

May 6, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Learn, Organize, Technology in the Classroom

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Digital seating charts are easy to make with Google Slides. First, insert shapes. Then add names. Voila! A movable, editable seating chart! (more…)

How to Organize Your Drive with Google Sites

April 22, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Organize

digital classroom, Google Drive, Google Sites

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It’s time to organize your Drive with Google Sites. We all know that putting our files in folders helps. But sometimes it’s not enough. What if you need a more…

How to Direct Homework with Google Sites

March 28, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Digital Classroom, Learn, Organize

Google Sites, Homework

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Direct homework with Google Sites. Kids – and parents – will know exactly what to do. And you’ll get the results you want! (more…)

How to Establish Classroom Rules That Actually Work

December 13, 2018

Classroom rules should be developed together. To begin, remind the class of your number one priority: learning. Ask them to brainstorm a list of conditions in which they learn best.…

How to Manage Difficult Students in Your Classroom

November 29, 2018

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, Organize, Simplify

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Difficult students can ruin a school year. When you encounter challenging kids in your classroom, take these steps. First, use proactive strategies to fend off bad behavior. Second, establish reactive…

Student Contracts Offer Simple Ways to Solve Problems

October 31, 2018

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, Organize, Simplify

academic contracts, student contracts, when kids won't do their homework

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Student contracts can solve classroom problems. When a child is floundering, try this. First, schedule a three-way meeting. Discuss problems in a kind, matter-of-fact way. Second, as a group, create…

How to Choose the Right Seating Chart

October 18, 2018

Brenda Kovich

Learn, Organize, Simplify

classroom organization, seating chart

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Are you suffering from seating chart envy? A teacher down the hall has embraced flexible seating. Your next-door neighbor uses tables. But not you. Whenever you move away from desks…

5 Ideas for Organizing Professional Stuff

December 31, 2015

Brenda Kovich

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classroom organization, enjoy teaching, organizing professional stuff, teaching

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Organizing professional stuff can be a snap. These five ideas, ranging from low- to high-tech, will help you store your teaching artifacts. Whether you use file folders, binders, Google Docs, slideshow, or…

5 Ideas for Organizing Parent Stuff

November 29, 2015

Brenda Kovich

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classroom organization, parent-teacher communication

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Use these 5 ideas for organizing parent stuff. (1) Publish a newsletter or website. (2) Share dates on a calendar. (3) Create a parent email group. (4) Create a parent…

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How to Organize Your Teacher Life with Google Sites

How to Make a Digital Seating Chart with Google Slides

How to Organize Your Drive with Google Sites

How to Direct Homework with Google Sites

How to Establish Classroom Rules That Actually Work

How to Manage Difficult Students in Your Classroom

Student Contracts Offer Simple Ways to Solve Problems

How to Choose the Right Seating Chart

5 Ideas for Organizing Professional Stuff

5 Ideas for Organizing Parent Stuff

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