TIME SAVING TIPS FOR TEACHERS

By Rebecca Buckhoff

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BE ORGANIZED

Keep your desk free of clutter

Develop a system for managing student work

Utilize a planner or online calendar

Benefit:

Time isn’t wasted searching.

More valuable instructional time

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KNOW YOUR TECHNOLOGY

Take time to learn your equipment.

Learn the software you implement.

Benefit:

You can utilize the technology.

Tech can enhance your lessons.

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COLLABORATE

Share planning with grade level teachers.

Create a Professional Learning Network.

Benefits:

New ideas

Work load is shared

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DELEGATE

Use your resources.

Students, staff and volunteers

Give students responsibilities.

Ask for what you need.

Benefits:

You don’t have to be Superwoman!

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PRIORITIZE

Keep a running To-Do list.

Focus on today, then tomorrow.

This week, then next week.

Benefits:

You are able to accomplish everything.

Nothing gets forgotten.

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REMEMBER WHAT’S IMPORTANT

Save time for your loved ones.

Benefits:

A rich and fulfilling life

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