#Google lesson planner code

I can see that last year, I did not begin my Odyssey unit the end of the month, whereas this year, I am ahead of last year's pacing. Here is a quick screenshot of my English 9 February 20 calendars. I can compare previous years' plans to the current school year, as well as copy/paste/edit descriptions of plans I reuse.

#Google lesson planner code

Instead, I name and color code my calendars by the title or level of the class and use the same calendar every year I am teaching that prep. Nor do I need multiple calendars for the same level or prep, as I will have the same plan for each. I do not organize and name my calendars by period as my schedule from year to year may differ. I have been writing my lesson plans in Google Calendar since September of 2013 and can easily access a specific day, month, or year with a few clicks. The longevity of Google Calendar makes it an ideal platform for paperless lesson planning. Share links to the Google Site as needed.

Create a Google Site with pages for each prep taught and embed the calendars.Ħ. Set the calendar to public and share with appropriate administrators.ĥ. In the description area of the event, type in the plan and links for the day.Ĥ. Create an all-day event for the lesson plan of the day.ģ.

Create a calendar for each prep taught.Ģ. And, as everything is curated online, I do not need to print out reams of paper when submitting my plans to administration or keeping parents and students informed of events in class. Utilizing Google Calendar and a class Google Site as part of G Suite for Education, lesson planning can be quick and efficient. For many teachers, lesson planning can be time consuming and cumbersome as they write, execute, and send the plans to administration. I integrate technology into my personal and professional practices so that I can save time and function efficiently. Originally published at Baker's B.Y.O.D.- Bring Your Own Device, Dog, & Deconstruction of Literature