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Using Tech to Make Time

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Hello!

Sarah Eyring,

M.Ed

Granite School Technology

Specialist, snowboarder, thinks Dani is awesome.

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smeyring@granitesd.org

Dani Sloan, M.Ed, CETL

UEN Tech Trainer,, avid napper.

dani@uen.org

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Google Keep

What is it?

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-Make lists

-Collaborate

-Voice memos

-Read articles later

-Location, location, location

-Save notes to google drive

Why do I need it?

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-Seamless integration between devices and with collaborators

-No one can remember everything

How much time will it save?

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-A couple hours a week in tracking down post-its and people…

-At least one grocery trip

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Boomerang

What is it?

  • Lets you take control of when you send and receive email messages helping you reach, Inbox Zero

Why do I need it?

  • Write emails when you have the time, send it even when you’re offline
  • Track responses
  • Schedule reminders

Time Saved

  • 15min a day approx
  • Reduced headache from anxious faculty and parents awaiting an email

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What is it?

Manage your inbox, unsubscribe from unwanted emails.

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Why do I need it?

Unroll.me reminds you to unsubscribe, but if that gives you anxiety - ROLL IT UP!

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How much time will it save?

It depends how gnarly your inbox is - for me, endless time, for you, probably 15 minutes per day!

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Grammarly

Grammarly will make sure your messages, documents, and social media posts are clear, mistake-free, and impactful.

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Extension is easy to add and checks ALL of your writing for grammar and spelling

At least 30 sec per email

Saved embarrassment from having bad grammar

Grammarly

What is it?

Time Saved

Why do i need it?

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Doodle

What is it?

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Schedule meetings with busy people by allowing them to select all the times that will work for them.

Why do I need it?

Rather than countless emails where people try and articulate their availability - simply send a link and choose the most popular time.

How much time will it save?

It depends how many busy people you have in your life, but at least an hour each week.

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Rescue Time

What is it?

  • Tracks what websites you’re spending time, blocks distracting websites.

Why do I need it?

  • Teaches you about your work day and improves productivity.

Time Saved

  • As you learn your your habits you become more efficient… Let’s say you earn back an hour a week?!

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Calm.com/schools

What is it?

Calm's mission is to make the world happier and healthier. Administrators, teachers, and students can benefit from this mindfulness app

Why do you need it?

Free for educators k-12. Everyone needs a few moments of quiet and stillness for their mental health

Time Saved

Limitless!

Meditation helps you to be more productive and creative. Let the good ideas flow!

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1 full day

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minutes

gained per week

hours per week

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How will you spend your found time?

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bit.ly/foundtime

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