Calendars+and+Task+Management+Tools

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=Task Management Tools=

How would anyone exist without calendars and to do lists? Online versions of these tools--and other tools to help organize your professional and personal life--can help to make you more productive, more efficient, and more visible! A wide variety of tools are available for you online! =Google Calendar Explained=

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=Classroom Uses=

You can link **online calendars** or embed **online calendars** into your website. That will allow students, parents, and even other teachers to see your busy schedule and to plan in advance for upcoming projects and activities.

=Tutorials= [|Google Calendar Screencast]
 * provide opportunities to schedule collaborative planning time with teachers
 * note project timelines and milestones
 * email calendar of special events
 * post links to "this day in history," etc
 * teach about time management, online calendars, etc.
 * recognize students birthdays and special events such as field trips
 * post author and illustrator birthdays and links to related websites
 * send reminders to self and others about upcoming events and deadlines
 * post assignment deadlines and suggested dates for steps in meeting the deadline
 * embed it in a wiki to plan events and conferences
 * print out schedules for the month, week, day