Teachers on the move. Using your phone to be more productive.

Teachers are asked to work such strenuous hours, why would a teacher want their work to follow them around everywhere they go? It's simple, the easier it is to access information you need, the less stressed you will be. Think about it, as teachers most of us don't want to think about our checking account, but when you need to see how much money you have left until payday, pulling it up on an app is a lot less hassle than going to the bank or calling an automated response center. The same is true for information about your classroom.  Being able to pull up information about your class means you don't have to go back to your computer every time you need to check on something. This can be even more helpful if you aren't near your computer. Here are a few suggestions of ways to use your phone to be more productive inside and outside of the classroom.

1. Add a PowerTeacher link on your home screen. You can meet your students at the door and take attendance at the same time. (Android, iPhone) 
2. Download the Google Classroom app. Post announcements or make changes to assignments while you are on duty. (Android, iPhone) 
3. Sync your email and calendar to your phone. You can set reminders so events don't sneak up on you, and your inbox wont be overflowing when you sit down at your computer. (Android, iPhone)

Bonus: Set up your notifications, or the Do Not Disturb option, so that when you are done with work you will not be annoyed by school-related messages. After all, you work hard and you deserve some free time.