Blog Post 13

    This could be used for blog post 1. I would make a blog post about time management. This skill is useful for the rest of our college career, and our future jobs. This is especially true for elementary teachers. Elementary teachers need to manage their time wisely in class, and also outside of class. My blog post would consist of having the students research and find 3 different effective ways to manage time, in the classroom. The students will also need to site where they got their information, and what sites are great resources for teachers.

    Time management is so important for an Elementary Teacher. Each teacher has to effectively teach every subject within a certain time frame without leaving any information out. Also teachers need to manage their time outside of class, in order to have a personal life as well. Time management is also important for future teachers, in college, as well.
    The first time management site I found was How to Work a 40 Hour Week as a Teacher. This site is useful because it gives teachers the knowledge of how to budget their time wisely. One of the examples listed was to replace worksheets with hands-on activities. These activities could be performed as PBL activities. This site also explained that it is a good idea to make the most of morning or bell work. This could mean the teacher checks homework, attendance, or respond to parent notes. Another great time saver is to make a bulletin board timeless; where the teacher does not waste time thinking and constructing a new bulletin board every season. The example that I love is to keep the room clean throughout the day instead of cleaning up everything at the end of the day. Creating a self running classroom is a great way to help students and teachers. This allows the students to feel involved and helpful, in the classroom.
    The next time management site I found was 10 Tips for Getting More Done Every Single Day. The best thing to do first is evaluate the day's priorities. It is a good idea to set a timer and make sure that everything that needs to be done is finished, by the end of the timer. Another great idea is to regroup every now and then. This stops everything from getting overwhelming. It is also important to set goals and stick to them. One that I already use everyday is making a checklist of everything that needs to be done. It's also a great idea to involve the kids in everything that needs to get done. Divide and conquer is another great time management strategy. Waking up earlier helps the body become more alert and helps anyone focus on the tasks at hand. And finally, taking breaks can also help with the struggle of getting things done.
    The last time management site I found was Rethinking Teacher Time. This site is useful because it helps teachers understand the importance of great time management. The first strategy that is mentioned is to redesign school schedules to prioritize learning. It is also important to have teacher-driven learning communities. This allows teachers to get together and talk about things that have to do with life inside and outside the classroom. Another point that is made is to rethink the classroom structure. This could mean turning the classroom into a PBL style classroom rather than the traditional style of teaching.
    All of these sites helped me understand the importance to learn time management skills now. If someone tries to learn these skills later, it will not be as easy as learning them now. I obtained all of these sites by searching for time management skills on Pinterest.