Teaching to the TOP

166. Project Planning 101: How to Break Down Big Tasks Into Bite-Size Pieces

When tackling a project like lesson planning, do you struggle with knowing where to start? Do you procrastinate because you feel overwhelmed? Or do you often end up getting nothing done instead of taking small steps?
In this episode, we’re going to provide you with a set of steps to follow that will guarantee your projects get broken down into small enough tasks that you can actually get done!
In this episode we teach you:
How to identify the project you are working on
Determine the deadline for the project
Do a brain dump of all the tasks in the project
How to order and place those tasks on your to-do list
Plus, schedule weekly check-ins to hold yourself accountable
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165. Google Slides HACKS to Save Time Digital Planning!

If you want to learn more about Google Slides and how you can use them in your digital planning, this episode is for you! It can feel so frustrating when you feel as though you are making 100 clicks for something so small! This leads to procrastination and… yup, stress. That is why we wanted to do an entire episode on some helpful hacks that will save you time. 
Today, Michelle is going to teach us her 6 tips and tricks for Google slides while walking me through it all! If you have Google Slides planner or a set of slides, pull it up and follow along!
In this episode we share:
Tips for linking to other files
How to copy and paste a template
Create a to-do list
Link to a slide in Google Keep
Create custom substitutions and make your files available to offline
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164. How to Shift Your Focus During Busy Seasons of Your Life

In this podcast episode, we discuss how to shift priorities while still getting your things done. We discuss the importance of communication and collaboration with family members and other teachers. We also discuss the
In this episode we share:
How to identify your shift of focus and priorities
How being proactive can make these times easier for you
Creating a plan for non-negotiables and figuring out what you can let go of
Making adjustments as you go and also coming back to where you started
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163. GoodNotes HACKS to Save Time Digital Planning!

Do you avoid digital planning because it seems overwhelming to get started? Digital planning can be nerve wrecking and if you are thinking about planning digitally or you are new to this world, then this episode will be a great way for you to take a look at how you can make things a little bit easier. 
Today, we are sharing some hacks using our favorite app GoodNotes
In this episode we share:
How to get your settings correct in GoodNotes and some basics for getting started
Apple pencil tricks for converting handwriting to typing
How to create quick bullets
How to make your own headers
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162. Your Productivity BASICS: Everything You NEED (& What to AVOID)

Do you ever feel like you need a step by step guide on how to actually be productive? We talk about productivity ALL the time, that is the P in Teaching to the TOP, but we’ve never broken it down and given you just the basics to get started… until today!
Today, we want to bring a  sense of calm to your productivity by breaking it down to the 5 basic elements that you NEED and will also be sharing some things to avoid
In this episode we share:
How to tackle your calendar to optimize your productivity. Plus, what calendar we prefer! 
The difference between a task and a project and how to use lists to organize them all!
How to store your most used resources! So you aren’t searching for them every time!
Plus, 3 things to avoid!
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161. BOOK REVIEW: Getting Things Done (Our Honest Thoughts)

 
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160. A Week in Bridget’s Life: Behind the Scenes While Getting Things Done

Bridget is sharing her journey with implementing the strategies for the book Getting Things Done by David Allen. Join her as she works to navigate being a mom, wife, teacher and business owner! Bridget will share her plans for new productivity strategies to implement each day and report back with how those strategies impacted her work flow. 
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159. A Week in Michelle’s Life: Behind the Scenes While Getting Things Done

It's book club month and we are reading David Allen's book Getting Things Done! In this episode, you can join Michelle as she reads each day and shares her thoughts on the book. She will give you a synopsis of her reading and her biggest takeaways. Join Michelle as she takes you along on a week of her life!
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