Get Organized: How to be a Together Teacher

Relay Graduate School of Education

À propos de ce cours

This course is designed for classroom teachers who juggle time-sensitive tasks and often-exhausting teaching schedules. With an eye toward long-term sustainability, The Together Teacher examines the purpose for planning ahead, provides tools for tracking time commitments, deadlines and tasks, and helps teachers develop a personal organization system that interacts with their day-by-day practices. All teachers, from the pen & paper list maker to the tech-savvy digital maven, will benefit from the no-nonsense approach to "togetherness" that's presented in this course. We don't care what format you use; we care that you know when you have free time during the day, and that you have a plan for using it.

Cours en ligne à 100 %

Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.

Approx. 10 heures pour terminer

Recommandé : 8 hours of videos, readings, and projects

English

Sous-titres : English, Arabic, Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese (Brazilian), Dutch

Cours en ligne à 100 %

Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.

Approx. 10 heures pour terminer

Recommandé : 8 hours of videos, readings, and projects

English

Sous-titres : English, Arabic, Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese (Brazilian), Dutch

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

2 hours to complete

Welcome & Orientation

In this introductory session, you’ll explore the difference between ‘organization’ and ’togetherness,’ survey your own strengths and weaknesses and draft a goal for completing the course....

3 videos (Total 8 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

3 videos

Welcome to Get Organized!4m

Reflecting on Your Togetherness0m

Togetherness Buckets3m

2 readings

Student Survey10m

The Impact of Togetherness10m

2

Section

2 hours to complete

Weekly Worksheet

The Weekly Worksheet helps teachers plan their lives for the next 5-7 days. This session introduces the worksheet, shows examples from real teachers, and asks learners to build their own....

5 videos (Total 9 min), 1 quiz

5 videos

Introducing the Weekly Worksheet.3m

Drew's Worksheet: Paper1m

Anna's Worksheet: Paper1m

Jennifer's Worksheet: Google Calendar1m

The Worksheet and You0m

3

Section

2 hours to complete

Comprehensive Calendar

Calendars become comprehensive when they hold every important event and deadline in a teacher’s life. This session will show you how to build one....

5 videos (Total 9 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

5 videos

Introducing the Comprehensive Calendar4m

Vanessa's Calendar: Commercial Planner0m

Anna's Calendar: Paper1m

Drew's Calendar: Outlook and Paper1m

Jennifer's Calendar: Google Calendar0m

1 readings

Pick a Tool10m

4

Section

2 hours to complete

Upcoming To-Do List

Here’s a secret: I hate post-it notes. This session will introduce the Upcoming To-Do List and provide a path toward ditching random lists and building one that you can always count on....

5 videos (Total 9 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

5 videos

Introducing the Upcoming To-Do List3m

Anna's List: Paper2m

Kate's List: Excel1m

Jennifer's List: Google Tasks0m

Esther's List: Trello1m

1 readings

Gathering Your To-Dos10m

5

Section

3 hours to complete

Weekly Round-Up

Now that you’ve created a weekly worksheet, comprehensive calendar and upcoming to-do list, this session shows you how they all work together. Get ready for the Weekly Round-Up....

3 videos (Total 15 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

3 videos

The Togetherness Triangle2m

Introducing the Weekly Round-Up7m

Closing Thoughts and Next Steps5m

2 readings

Personalizing Your Round-Up10m

Post-Course Survey10m

1 practice exercises

Check Your Understanding10m

6

Section

1 hour to complete

Templates & Teacher Interviews

This session is full of optional resources you might want to explore. Download templates and watch great interviews from our teachers....

6 videos (Total 20 min), 1 reading

6 videos

Elijah - A Dean's System3m

Ify - Keeping Yourself Honest3m

Sarah - Mixing Personal and Professional2m

Keith - Making it Yours4m

Melissa - Planning Every Moment4m

Stephanie - The Double Flexi2m

1 readings

Templates10m

Instructor

Maia Heyck-Merlin

Adjunct Professor

About Relay Graduate School of Education

Relay Graduate School of Education is a ground-breaking graduate school with an innovative Master's degree program designed specifically to respond to today's urgent demand for effective and successful teachers....

Frequently Asked Questions

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What will I get if I pay for this course?
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Get Organized: How to be a Together Teacher