Organization

Ideas of Organization
//**Grading Forms**//

Grading forms are spreadsheets that include rosters of the students in the class followed by blank columns that can be used to track grades for assignments, tests, and projects, or just as a checklist for things that the students need to accomplish such as handing in forms, checking agendas, and textbooks that are assigned.

//**Form Collection Folder**//

A small plastic folder with dividers for files can be utilized to organize all the forms and money that is collected from the students as they bring it back from home. It is a good idea to place the forms tall-wise in the folder as they are collected, and then record who has handed it in later on a grading sheet, turning the forms sideways after checking them off.

//**Money Collection Bag**//

A money collection bag is a good idea to store all the funds that are collected in the classroom so that it can be forwarded to the office to be placed in the safe or bank. A bag that locks is preferable but if that is not an option, any soft pencil case could work. Ensure that the bag is clearly labeled. Oftentimes the administration will provide the bag to each teacher so that there is consistency with folders that come back to the office.

Nine Categories of Modifications (Amy K.)
 * These modifications can help integrate students with special needs into your classroom
 * They are also good to think about for students who may be behind for one reason or another


 * Scheduler** (Kathryn N.)
 * have a calender with your timetable and any board or section meetings
 * colour coding each subject helps
 * plan ahead
 * let students know when they can come ask for extra help (perhaps on a your spare)
 * block in personal time for yourself (eg. going to gym, spending time with kids or spouse)

A great way to organize the math classroom is to have baskets available for the students to hand in their work and other baskets for the students to have their work handed back to them. The teacher has one basket for all math work. The students have baskets on a shelf (four students to a basket) where the teacher puts returned work that is marked. The students do not have a pile of books on their desks but the books are available when the students need them.
 * Baskets** (Kay F.)

[|bubbl.us] (Nakesha M.) I learned of this organizational tool while completing an assignment for my Learning with ICT course. A great web application, bubbl.us allows you to work individually and/or with friends to brainstorm ideas and organize them using concept/mind maps! Better yet, the service is free, and allows users to save maps online and export them as needed.

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 * Great Teacher Organization Website** (Christe M.)