If you’re a teacher, chances are that at some point or another, you’ll find that there are days when your focus and energy just isn’t there. It’s important to make sure that you still have ways of staying on track and keeping things organized.
A great place to start is with these productivity apps.
- FocusMe
Focused is an app for Mac, Android, or Windows that blocks other distracting apps such as Facebook or fun things that you enjoy. You can finally get your work done and be more productive!
- Trello
Trello allows you to create boards comprised of different lists and cards. Cards can be populated with content such as files, links, or checklists for easy reference when collaborating on projects with co-teachers in a subject area.
- Google Drive
Need a place to store and access your files anywhere, anytime? Check out Google Drive. It helps you stay organized by saving on USB sticks and simplifies lesson sharing for parents with an Internet connection.
- Evernote Scannable
As a teacher, you have to keep a lot of papers and administration on your desk. You produce more than you can store easily in your classroom or home office, though, so scanning documents with Evernote Scannable can help you quickly offload the heavy burden.
- Slack
Slack is a tool for real-time communication. It provides a fast and efficient way to stay in touch with colleagues or to reach an individual.
- Strides
Fulfilling your goals is easier with this app. Track habits, new goal progress, average progress, and more in detail.
- BookWidgets
With BookWidgets, you can make digital exercises and tests that get automatically graded. The grading is done by the time that you get home. There’s no need to do it a day or two later when your energy has run out.
Save articles and videos for later reading with Pocket, an app that organizes text so you can find the article again.
- Remind
Remind is a tool that allows you to send messages to many people at once via your phone or your computer. You can use it for school-wide communication or class-specific information, and the app will remind you when something important is coming up.