#K12PRchat Archive
Tuesday June 6, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
BBDaneDell
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Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks for coming to tonights
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Let's get this started. Who is excited for tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT
And we are ecstatic to have you!!!. Where are you from?
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GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 7:59 PM EDT
Stoked I get to come out and play tonight at
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#FirstTimer
:-)
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT
A0: Traveled with the family from Utah to Indiana this week! Visiting family and enjoying the weather.
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emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Emily from Newport News here! I'm going to England & Scotland in August for 10 days!
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NewsBoss
Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT
#nspra2017
!!!!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks for coming to tonights
#k12prchat
. Let us know you are here and warm up with Question 0.
tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT
A1: Going to see
@johnlegend
in Minneapolis tomorrow, and
@HansZimmer
in Dallas in July.
#iloveconcerts
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GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Tampa, FL in the house!
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In reply to @BBDaneDell
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT
I graduate from MBA school this summer, have a great vacation to
@GlacierNPS
scheduled & of course the highlight, going to
@NSPRA
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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AMThublin
Jun 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Yes, a week at the beach is going to be great. But, is anyone else just a litter bit excited for the
@NSPRA
Conference?
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sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Next week we're headed to
@GreatWolfLodge
π & of course
@NSPRA
in San Antonio in July! Past that, it's just surviving the TX heat
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
What, that's incredible!!! I have so wanted to go there for a long time now.
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emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Emily from Newport News here! I'm going to England & Scotland in August for 10 days!
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david_____0
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0: Planning lots of long weekends around the Midwest! Have to make sure I take advantage of the 3 day weekends over the summer!
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0: Is there any event more fun than an an
@NSPRA
National Seminar? Heading to San Antonio in a month for
#NSPRA2017
#K12PRChat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks for coming to tonights
#k12prchat
. Let us know you are here and warm up with Question 0.
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Here from East TX. Road trip to Sanibel Island, Florida to go shelling. Beach hopping back. Then
#NSPRA
in July.
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brian_woodland
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
I am at my 2nd last board meeting before I retire. So pretty excited!
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In reply to @BBDaneDell
ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Still in school until the end of June for us π¨π¦ians. Then
@NSPRA
here I come!! Can't see beyond Texas at this point
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Then you must know
@NewsBoss
, you two are practically neighbors.
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In reply to @GGrayes, @NewsBoss
nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0: Going to Disneyland! ππΌ Unfortunately, it's the same week as
@NSPRA
.π©
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delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0: Hopefully before school starts: a trip to the maternity ward to increase the population of homo sapiens by 1.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
And going to
@NSPRA
in July right???
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In reply to @tjentz, @johnlegend, @HansZimmer, @NSPRA
tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0: Ted from just outside of New Orleans. A weekend or two at the beach are in the plans this summer.
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
I see a beach in my future. ππ»
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Ditto.
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I wondered if this question was a trick!
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
A0: Is there any event more fun than an an
@NSPRA
National Seminar? Heading to San Antonio in a month for
#NSPRA2017
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks for coming to tonights
#k12prchat
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ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
A0: Technically after school starts but just. Off to Dallas for UF v. MICH Labor day weekend!!!
#GoGators
(Also my 10 yr. anniv.)
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delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Ooh, I did that a few years back. Have fun! And bring a raincoat.
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In reply to @emdugan
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
We can work on that time management.
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In reply to @nicolerlyons, @NSPRA
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Question 1
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
When do the Canadians get back to school?
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ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Still in school until the end of June for us π¨π¦ians. Then
@NSPRA
here I come!! Can't see beyond Texas at this point
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks for coming to tonights
#k12prchat
. Let us know you are here and warm up with Question 0.
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Saving vaca for Sept... but have
@NSPRA
@ROAD2NSPRA
on the calendar and CASE conf in Breck!
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks for coming to tonights
#k12prchat
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1: No matter how underwater you feel, remember that you control your time. Your tasks don't control you.
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A0: Headed to
#ModelSchools
conference in Nashville in July & then my annual retreat to the Adirondacks
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1: I get the most out of my return by front loading as much work now and having it done ahead of time!
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ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1: I have a set plan made before my break. Includes long term goals, but also weekly and daily goals. Helps me stay focused.
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: When hit with 5M things to do at once, this is perfect time to declutter and simplify. Consider a little more delegation.
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tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A5: This will be my 5th back-to-school, so I've perfected my to do list. Schedule out what I need to do as much as possible.
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delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: Come with a plan. Isolate yourself from others until you can get a grip on your catchup work.
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david_____0
Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: I try to get as much as I can before going off to vacation! I'm not a fan of coming back from time off and being overwhelmed!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
I try to keep my inbox as clean as possible & then make a to do list of what will need to be done when I get back before i leave
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JulieThannum
Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Julie Thannum, Texas,
@NSPRA
president chiming in with family in tow from the Happiest Place on Earth
#DisneyVacationNow
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AMThublin
Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Front load! But, even while away, I try to check my email once a day to make sure the district isnβt on fire.
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Haven't been thru summer break yet. I asked local colleagues if they plan ahead & they all laughed and laughed. Small teams.
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ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1 Plan. Plan. Plan. Early. Early. Early. Do as much planning as you can before end of the school year to be ready for the start
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Question 1
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christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. I try not to put anything on my calendar for the first day back, and dedicate that solely to checking/ catching up on email.
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rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Hi
#k12prchat
!! Late to the time management chat...stupid workout.
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1 Do as much pre-planning before I go. Try not to think abt work when I'm on break. Need to come back refreshed.
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emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: I try to get as much done before I leave and then slowly comb through everything missed before prioritizing after I return.
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rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A0: Cancun at the end of the month! And
@NSPRA
next month!!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
After coming back after a vacation. The priorities seem more clear and the small stuff more trivial. Great time to prioritize
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ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I like this. When you break it down, the tasks are always manageable, right?! Sometimes it's hard to see clear through the fog.
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In reply to @riorivera
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: Get a LOT done in April, May and early June. Get any on what you know is coming.
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nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: I have most of my summer scheduled out before it starts. Planning ahead is key!
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tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I'll be in most of the summer. Building a list of summer projects. Vary from "wish list" items to web & social audits.
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 Alllll the lists. Lists on my desk, on my phone, in Google calendar....
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Question 1
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Unless you're a 1-person office!
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: When hit with 5M things to do at once, this is perfect time to declutter and simplify. Consider a little more delegation.
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Watching all these A1's closely
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rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Plan when I will be planning stuff π€ helps to make a plan for each day I am there!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Question 1
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TerriMcHugh68
Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 We have an administrator retreat on the first day for leaders in August. I'm preparing now, so I can enjoy some down time
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delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
What about a 1-person office with multiple personalities?
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In reply to @Phxflyer
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Time to pitch the boss for an intern!!
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Unless you're a 1-person office!
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: When hit with 5M things to do at once, this is perfect time to declutter and simplify. Consider a little more delegation.
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: Use rule "touch it once". When I click an email it gets me-time until its done. I never move emails to other ToDo folder.
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sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Strategic planning. It's always our summertime goal and we typically update our communications strategic plan in July/Aug
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: I don't have work email accessible in an app on my phone. I have to go find it.
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Yes. I tell supt and his secretary to text or call and leave me voicemail if it can't wait. And I avoid my email at all costs.
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In reply to @CBintheHV, @AMThublin
GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: I feel this is a great time to hit the reset button and hit the ground running. Prioritize, reassess and start implementing!
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I check it 3x a day & batch tasks. I have a known "text me if it's urgent" policy with the powers that be.
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Schedule specific time to work on emails. Never start your day with them. Be intentional always.
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derekduncan
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: I put them off until I can run through a bunch in a row. :)
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ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Set times during the day to catch up. Limit the time to 10-15 min max. Prioritize with flags, and file things in folders.
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Let your type A and OCD take over when it comes to email...
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Ok. This killed me. LOL
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In reply to @kimtracyprince
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
If there are too many email leave them alone. If it is important it will bubble up (Check emails for emails from your boss first)
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Dedicate at least two periods of your day to emails and only emails. During our 10-hour days in the summer, it's easier. ππΌ
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I have my eye on the high school journalism class...
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In reply to @BBDaneDell
TerriMcHugh68
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 probably in the minority, but with email pop-ups I can respond fast to better support those working directly with kids.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Only answer emails in between meetings and tasks. Again, the emails shouldn't control you, you control when you read/answer them
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: I can't allow a red number to show on my mobile email app nor can I allow my inbox to have more than 20 in it at any time.
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tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Looking like "I just show up and wing it" wouldn't be a good answer.
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: If its an emergency they will call. I've never had someone de-friend me for waiting 24hrs to respond to their email.
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rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I turned the number icon on my phones app off so I don't see that I have emails unless I open the app!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q2: Your inbox says a lot about a person. Keeping on top of your emails helps build credibility. It's hard when you get so many.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: If I could hire someone to just read my emails and make me a task list, I totally would. Email = major time suck.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I like this method. It makes email a specific tasks and not a time suck.
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I check it 3x a day & batch tasks. I have a known "text me if it's urgent" policy with the powers that be.
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: That's completely sane and rational, right??! RIGHT?!?!?! π³
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david_____0
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: I set time aside time to just work on emails! Taking them off my personal phone was the best decision I made.
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2 I use filters and gmail's "priority inbox" extensively. I also work close my email tab if I need to get other ish done.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: I check my email 2-3 times per day. Otherwise, it stays closed...unless I see something urgent via desktop notification.
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
YES!! I always try to complete at least one lingering task before opening my inbox in the morning.
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In reply to @riorivera
Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
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Late to the party after attending a celebration party for my school district just because we are awesome! What have I missed?
KleinISDJustin
Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Late to the time management chat. LOL.
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In reply to @rlatham91, @ShawnMcKillop
GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I agree! We're practically neighbors...Collier is a great county :-)
#schoolpr
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In reply to @NewsBoss, @BBDaneDell
tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2:
@gtdtimes
2-minute rule helps a lot with email. If it can be done in less than two minutes - do it and get it off my mind.
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christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: I have to respond right away, if I can. Otherwise, it stays in the Inbox until I have time in the plan/day to come back.
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Your answer is giving me anxiety.
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In reply to @tjentz
NewsBoss
Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Time management! Getting dead battery replaced while doing
#k12prchat
π
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: When I have projects that require undivided attention, I try to limit my email time to twice a day.
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delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: I don't see emails as a distraction. It's a to-do queue. Coming into my office or phonecall is jumping the queue.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Great use of the
#OCD
feature
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rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I turned the number icon on my phones app off so I don't see that I have emails unless I open the app!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:18 PM EDT
#k12prchat
I try to get to all of my current emails in one day if possible. My issue is cleaning out old ones! Ugh!!
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: In the morning and at the end of the day⦠They get lost in the middle
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sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: I also use
@asana
to get emails that are tasks out of my inbox. You can email directly to your to do list.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Yes it is. I too keep red circles with numbers away from my phone.
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: That's completely sane and rational, right??! RIGHT?!?!?! π³
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: And if I do wind up keeping my inboxes open, I turn off the notifications. Each "ding" beckons seductively & draws me in.
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
I am known to delegate to anyone in earshot. No shame. Also cuts down on loitering near my office.
#2birds1stone
#TotallyJK
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In reply to @Phxflyer
emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: I pay attention to desktop notifications react depending on sender & subject.
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shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Yes! Thankful for my email as it creates my task list. I always tell people to "email me details" b/c it leaves a paper trail.
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In reply to @delainanicole
kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Down with all notifications. I don't have enough dopamine in the day to deal. My phone, tablet and laptop all are muted.
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In reply to @CBintheHV
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I do the same thing.
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In reply to @shanehaggerty, @delainanicole
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Yes! I try to never start my day by reading through emails. Drains energy
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:17 PM EDT
YES!! I always try to complete at least one lingering task before opening my inbox in the morning.
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In reply to @riorivera
emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
But I'm totally guilty of checking email while on vacay when the notification pops up. π³
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ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Email has almost become a resource for connection and reference. Phone calls and texts seem to keep me on top of urgent matters.
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In reply to @tjentz
KleinISDJustin
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Hope to go the Austin for some river fun!
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks for coming to tonights
#k12prchat
. Let us know you are here and warm up with Question 0.
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: I have to just close that window but I do love notifications to see the most important
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: I definitely use email as a to do list. Mark as unread until I can get to it.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
And usually you have time at the beginning and end of days to focus on them.
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WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: In the morning and at the end of the day⦠They get lost in the middle
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: This was shared with me years ago and it still serves me today.
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Service learning credit? Or otherwise?
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In reply to @david_____0, @BBDaneDell
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Late to the
#K12PRChat
. Was stuck in line at grocery store.
tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: I've also got a window open for emails. Check often, prioritize support needs from schools.
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david_____0
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: I wish no was in our department vocabulary. I don't remember the last time we told someone no. We find a way to make it work.
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smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: simply ask does it fit in the communication plan and goals or is it something that can wait.
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KleinISDJustin
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
By getting the most out of my time off. Leave work at the office (within reason) if you are going on vacation.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Question 1
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Yes! I kind of now have a professional crush on you
@kmagette
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Down with all notifications. I don't have enough dopamine in the day to deal. My phone, tablet and laptop all are muted.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @CBintheHV
ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Isn't it hard?! I find in worst case scenerios, emails gets pushed down and often it's a game of triage.
#k12prchat
In reply to @christy_mcgee
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2 - the smartphone has made it hard to detach yourself from the on the inbox
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: Saying "NO" is not bad. Always do it in a way that enables and empowers.
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Sidebar - I've only taken one vacation day since I started this gig and that's when a big story broke.
#facepalm
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smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I agree. Everyone deserves time away and it helps to leave it all at work if you can.
#k12prchat
In reply to @KleinISDJustin
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Clear all the junk out first thing in the day. Save the rest until later in the day unless for Supt, Dep Supt or CFO.
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3 Is it in comms work plan my supt and I hammer out j August? If no, it prob has to wait. Plan is on my wall, to make it easy.
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Removed mine from my personal phone as well. LIFECHANGING!
#k12prchat
In reply to @david_____0
thesteveking
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: It's the reason you build a communications plan. Goal-setting is more than words on a page. It's your roadmap.
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smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I agree. We are hired to not be a yes person so challenge by saying no if appropriate.
#k12prchat
In reply to @riorivera
NewsBoss
Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Pushed to get important items in strategic plan, then we rate projects based on size and impact on students.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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KleinISDJustin
Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I only check email once a day. Usually before 10 am. People know to call me if they need a quick answer.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Question 2
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smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I like the impact on students measure...I am adding that in my new plan.
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In reply to @NewsBoss
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I set up my emails through Google -- Important, Social, Promotions, etc. Yes, I'm actually here tonight. School year ALMOST over.
#k12prchat
In reply to @ShawnMcKillop, @tjentz
Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
This is where research is important. I will only say yes to projects that I feel are truly going to be beneficial.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Bing 1st in my role, was hard 2say no when othrs wrn't clear on my duties. Next yr I want 2 make it clear when to contact me
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Worst mistake - checking email on my phone while I eat breakfast at home. Kills my fresh start. And I fall for it all the time.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @riorivera
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Must have a framework for saying yes & no. Consistent decisions will increase the rate of good requests and decrease bad requests
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smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: simply ask does it fit in the communication plan and goals or is it something that can wait.
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christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Heard someone say once, start from Yes... so if I can't do it, maybe someone else can or they can do it themselves.
#k12prchat
In reply to @riorivera
ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: I say no when it's something that will help grow the asker. It can empower others when you say no.
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nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: I need to learn to say "no" sometimes... and how... looking for ideas...
#k12prchat
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 - not sure I have mastered "No"...
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KleinISDJustin
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
When it must be a no, I send them steps to research and complete the project themselves.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: My out of office messsage.
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ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
I hear ya! The middle is like the upside down.
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In reply to @WheelerCFB
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: "That's not a focus right now" "We need to stay in our lane" "We don't have the bandwidth right now" "Not in the budget"
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tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: If something falls in our scope of work, we try to do it. We at least offer a "compromise" when a full yes isn't possible.
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AMThublin
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Iβm a 1 woman
#SchoolPR
Team, so my usual go to is deciding where I'll have the biggest impact / which has the most students
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smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
I agree just because you say no does not mean you can't offer the tools for them to do it.
#k12prchat
In reply to @KleinISDJustin
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Sadly those people are just lazy!
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In reply to @delainanicole
brian_woodland
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
great-- but doesn't include call from Superintendent :)
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In reply to @riorivera
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: I'm blunt. If it doesn't have a large enough impact in comparison to the other tasks I have, then I'm going to tell you no.
#k12prchat
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Writing, because it requires focus, is what I focus on the most. Does that make sense?
#k12prchat
In reply to @BBDaneDell
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A great way to figure out a No, is to know what it is a yes will kick out. You have to think in terms of opportunity cost.
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Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: And I will say no if I don't see the end result being beneficial. Got too much to do to waste time on dead-end projects!
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smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
my rule is always take a call or text from the Superintendent.
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In reply to @brian_woodland, @riorivera
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
#K12PRChat
In reply to @david_____0
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
No has been a tough word to learn for me. I'm a people pleaser but am also a one-person department.
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: (1/2) I prioritize - one-person office, if I'm the only one who can do it, it takes priority.
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rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Yes!! I started doing this too! Game changer! It makes your morning relaxed and makes you ready for the day!
#K12PRChat
In reply to @kmagette, @riorivera
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: May be a cliche but have a plan and work the plan. If not in plan then No. If time to spare (LOL) then maybe
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Teach them to fish! Sometimes more work, sometimes hard for a perfectionist, but always worth the effort.
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: Saying "NO" is not bad. Always do it in a way that enables and empowers.
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tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: (2/2) I've learned to embrace saying no - I don't have time available, resources, deadline won't work, etc.
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: would love 2 see samples of communications plans & goals that are reset for each school year. something I can get at
@nspra
?
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: I consult the mission statement. If it does nothing to advance the mission it falls on the priority list.
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evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Have been meaning to check out
@asana
and a few other apps this summer. I'm into making life easier.
#k12prchat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: I also use
@asana
to get emails that are tasks out of my inbox. You can email directly to your to do list.
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
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sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: We have a lot of priorities set by our strategic plan and then we schedule everything else in where it fits.
#K12PRchat
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
I think Iβm blowing up my marketing plan for 2017-2018β¦ the evolving world of marketing
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: would love 2 see samples of communications plans & goals that are reset for each school year. something I can get at
@nspra
?
#k12prchat
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
This. If you constantly say yes, you will forever constantly be saying yes. 'No' helps others grow.
#k12prchat
ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: I say no when it's something that will help grow the asker. It can empower others when you say no.
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TerriMcHugh68
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: people come to us because they know we get the job done. Yet there's often someone else who can take on some of those tasks.
#K12PRChat
ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: Comms work must reflect strategic directions of ur district. W/o that,it's like throwing jello on a wall & what sticks you do
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: I turn off digital alerts to avoid distractions when working on a project. Do it and watch your "zone time" flourish.
#K12PRChat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
So true. Even if they don't report to you, this is still delegation.
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TerriMcHugh68
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: people come to us because they know we get the job done. Yet there's often someone else who can take on some of those tasks.
#K12PRChat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: To offset the time it may take to get to a project that is not a priority, we offer a lot of self-serve templates.
#K12PRchat
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I do the same thing. Coffee and email...how I start the day.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @kmagette, @riorivera
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: I think it is important to take a 10 minute break every hour. I try to stretch and move to regroup
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Play a game of
@SCRABBLE_EA
on my phone. Gets my mind working. Then I close the door.
#K12PRChat
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: Open door policy is great but consider scheduled office hours to meet with employees. Avoid the "gotta minute?" distractions.
#K12PRChat
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Checking my email before I leave for work makes me anxious. I imagine getting in a car wreck, and that keeps me from doing it.
#k12prchat
In reply to @kmagette, @riorivera
david_____0
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: Noise Canceling Headphones!
#K12PRChat
rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: Close down/minimize social media windows, close my door, have a snack, have more coffee
#K12PRChat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: Sometimes it's not a matter of "no", but rather a matter of "not this way." Think smart, think effective & keep to your plan
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Most of them!
#K12PRChat
In reply to @delainanicole
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4 - I'm trying to get on the 50 minutes on... 10 minutes off cycle during day. Get up and walk around the building to refresh
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I will go for walks if I need to focus and get into something. Or I will turn off my emails and only have the screens I need up.
#k12prchat
kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
I'm taking back control. No email til I get to work and make my day's list.
#K12PRchat
In reply to @sviniard, @riorivera
tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4:
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Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
I am a people person, so this is hard for me. Sometimes I just have to shut my door and force myself to work!
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
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CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: I set a timer--knowing I only have a very limited amount of time before the buzzer goes off snaps me right into focus
#k12prchat
animaniacnews
Jun 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Dyson ,
#inners
, Mitch Moreland ,
#k12prchat
,
#SummerToDoList
,
#SignsYoureDatingAnAlien
, Kevin Gausman
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4: music, standing desk, get my blood moving somehow. Esp before I know I need to focus.
#K12PRChat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
I might been seen doing this when spending a late night at the office with no one around.
#k12prchat
ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4:Take moment for you to clean, declutter, make lists. A mountain of stress clouds perspective. Small tasks become heavy burdens
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
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GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: Comm/Marketing Plans help in staying focused on the end game. If something does not support your goal, sorry but it's a NO.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4: I work in an open area of the office, so I use headphones and music a lot when I need extra focus.
#k12prchat
tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: This greeted my colleagues today. The website project needed my undivided attention, so it got it.
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Love this ππ
#K12PRChat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: To offset the time it may take to get to a project that is not a priority, we offer a lot of self-serve templates.
#K12PRchat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: My favorite advice on saying "no" is from "Essentialism by Greg McKeown" The art of the graceful no:
https://t.co/JULoyGQFwt
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BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Blocking out time in the day that is "sacred time." Time where it is for you that is non-negotiable.
#k12prchat
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4 - music helps, or I will watch a movie trailer for inspiration. I also like to surf the web of Millennial brand websites
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riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Yup. Tons of research about this. I like what the pomodoro technique teaches.
https://t.co/Hj4A3Ai44A
#k12prchat
In reply to @smithsteph
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: A closed door works every time. If important they will call. Respect their boundaries, they respect mine.
#K12PRChat
tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: A clean work area and some classical music or jazz help focus my mind, along with coffee.
#k12prchat
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Someone who can AND someone who should take on those tasks.
#k12prchat
In reply to @TerriMcHugh68
nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: Earbuds. π§
#k12prchat
ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: Ditto on the closed door with friendly sign attached.
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: In my current environment, I have noticed that the best way to get in my zone is simply shut the door.
#k12prchat
kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4 Put my phone away. If I'm desperate, power it off & plan breaks every 45-60 min. (If I get in flow, no need to break.)
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
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b_satnan
Jun 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: Earbuds in, door closed, 15-30 minutes listening to a fave podcast that has nothing to do w/my job
#mindcleanse
#k12prchat
brian_woodland
Jun 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
And icymi if you manage time well you get a personal note from
@ShaniaTwain
when you retire
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
I tried this once. Sadly, the timer was victim to a rogue hockey stick in my office.
#K12PRChat
CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: I set a timer--knowing I only have a very limited amount of time before the buzzer goes off snaps me right into focus
#k12prchat
rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Yes! I do this one too! Sometimes I just need to organize my desk so I can organize my tasks!
#k12prchat
In reply to @ShawnMcKillop
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Man, in our office, even if you close the door they knock then come right in. Considering some sort of sign to put on the door
#k12prchat
KleinISDJustin
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Close my door & unplug my desk phone. πππ»
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
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kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4 When I was freelancing I was "dark" on Mondays. No meetings, phone calls. Just catching up and getting ahead.
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Good luck with that!
#K12PRChat
In reply to @kmagette, @sviniard, @riorivera
CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: Sometimes I go a step further & use a time tracker when I feel scattered. Seeing how your time is spent = big reality check
#k12prchat
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Sometimes just have to close the office door. I also come in on weekends to work alone...bad habit I know but again 1-person dept.
#K12PRChat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
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kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
This is officially
#OfficeGoals
#K12PRchat
In reply to @christy_mcgee
JoshuaTSauer
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4) Prescribed Adderall
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
#k12prchat
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Yup. Recently I've switched to listening to thunderstorm sounds and I feel like superman as I work on projects:)
#k12prchat
In reply to @kimtracyprince
rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Did that last summer...
#K12PRChat
In reply to @tjentz
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Because I work at home, the presence of my dog forces me to do 50 minutes on, 10 minutes off, routine. Early morning work helps.
#k12prchat
EdTechMack
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I made it...now, where are we? Dog sitting instruction delay...
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
This is a great idea . . . provided it isn't 103 out.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @BBDaneDell
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
love my early morning workouts. Really kick start my day.
#k12prchat
In reply to @evelynmccormack
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: "He's wired in."
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Ooh, nice! Gotta try that!
#k12prchat
In reply to @riorivera
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Completely agree. I need to be organized on physical desktop & in calendar in order to feel "free" to focus on one item.
#k12prchat
In reply to @rlatham91, @ShawnMcKillop
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: Recently read a story about how much more productive we are in morning. That's when I do my best work. Downhill after that.
#k12prchat
b_satnan
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
I'm with you there. Not best policy, but reality
#k12prchat
In reply to @sviniard
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A bit behind on my
#K12PRchat
answers... Tweeting and cooking don't mix well...
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Name dropper!
#K12PRChat
In reply to @brian_woodland, @ShaniaTwain
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A5: Plan it out. Schedule the time and the to-do list by day. Finishing one up this week, that's how it got done!
#k12prchat
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A5: make sure the big, important project gets some time every day. Plan timelines/ milestones for it.
#K12PRchat
AMThublin
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Even on crazy, busy days I ALWAYS take a lunch. It doesn't have to be an hour, but I need that time to unwind, reset & refresh.
#k12prchat
nipponupdate
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
#k12prchat
,
#BRGuest
,
#MITB
, Sessions , Charlotte and Becky ,
#BlogPawsChat
, Eric Decker ,
#ShiftThis
,
#TCJustice
rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: I schedule time in my calendar for the big projects and leave space open during the day for the stuff that will come up
#K12PRChat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5
#k12prchat
NewsBoss
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
No mission creep! The big things have to stay the big things. Otherwise they are small things.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5
#k12prchat
kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
My constant water drinking makes this happen. Refill pitcher, go to ladies room. Also, Apple Watch reminders to move.
#K12PRchat
In reply to @riorivera, @smithsteph
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I second that one.
#k12prchat
In reply to @kmagette, @riorivera
JoshuaTSauer
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5) "Project retreats." I reserve a room and go!
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Use a door stop on your side. If they can muscle their way in, we'll . . .
#K12PRChat
In reply to @delainanicole
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I've gone on a few of these walks with
@BBDaneDell
. Very enlightening!
#k12prchat
In reply to @Phxflyer, @BBDaneDell, @BBDaneDell
nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: I have to block off time each day, just like I do for those pesky emails.
#k12prchat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I always take time to eat lunch away from my desk. I found going to a school is a great break to eat.
#k12prchat
In reply to @AMThublin
rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I third! ππ»
#K12PRChat
In reply to @kmagette, @riorivera, @smithsteph
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4: We have a very collaborative workspace, but we all have times when we need to focus. I usually put on headphones.
#K12PRchat
EdTechMack
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I love my standing desk for this!
#K12PRChat
In reply to @smithsteph
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
so jealous. I want one.
#k12prchat
In reply to @EdTechMack
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
As a 1-person dept. I'd love to know how everyone does this one. Mind is called working nights and weekends!
#k12prchat
NewsBoss
Jun 6 @ 8:39 PM EDT
No mission creep! The big things have to stay the big things. Otherwise they are small things.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Me too. Too bad that's the time when EVERYONE is walking by my desk/calling me/asking me for things. I've had to adjust.
#k12prchat
In reply to @evelynmccormack
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
There are some things I just don't want to know . . .
#K12PRChat
In reply to @CBintheHV
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Your cooking and my cooking look a lot different (though I have made dinner and cleaned up dinner for 4 kids during the chat.)
#k12prchat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A bit behind on my
#K12PRchat
answers... Tweeting and cooking don't mix well...
kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I have to put a sign on my door or they just walk right in. And sometimes they still do.
@tjentz
knows the struggle. π
#K12PRChat
In reply to @judi70, @tjentz
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5 - Clear my desk of all distractions and just have out project notes and research
#k12prchat
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: I schedule every task, large and small, in my iCal (BusyCal). And I stick to it unless there's an emergency.
#k12prchat
Nikonboy1
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5 Sometimes it means going in early or staying late, fewer distractions
#k12prchat
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I read a lot of stuff by people like Tim Ferris, just to motivate me & give me ideas on being productive (and less lazy).
#k12prchat
In reply to @christy_mcgee
ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
It's like studying for a final exam and you can't get into it until you clean! (I had a clean dorm in university π!!)
#k12prchat
In reply to @delainanicole, @rlatham91
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: We also use Google Hangouts to ask questions among our comm team so there are less interruptions. It's also really fun.
#K12PRchat
CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: Headphones + white noise generator= my equivalent of a closed door in worksites where I don't have an office.
#k12prchat
KleinISDJustin
Jun 6 @ 8:41 PM EDT
I have no answer for this, but I'd love to know if anyone has any success in this arena.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5
#k12prchat
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I also regularly push back on people about unplanned projects. It hurts, but gotta set boundaries.
#k12prchat
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Love it. I always tell my employees to take a lunch. Especially those who seem like they are killing it. They need it the most.
#k12prchat
In reply to @AMThublin
tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5: I like to schedule out my time. Use a daily to do list, which I create before I leave the office the day before.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
The most important items have to take up most of the time. The day 2 day tasks usually have no impact if they are finished or not
#k12prchat
AMThublin
Jun 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I know itβs 2017, but Iβm still a paper-pencil checklist kind of girl. Writing it down makes it real & keeps the dailies down.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Make sure you plan the time for the big long term projects that matter most that you don't let other tasks infringe on.
#k12prchat
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
my favorite things is a pencil. I write everything first
#k12prchat
In reply to @AMThublin
Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
#k12prchat
That is when I'm most productive! I thrive on big project deadlines! Boredom distracts me.
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Question 5
#k12prchat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: break it into small tasks, timeline, and keep telling myself
#K12PRChat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: I schedule it on my calendar like a meeting and either get away to a quiet room or ask others to block "walk-ins" for me.
#K12PRchat
NewsBoss
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
You guys are rocking my world tonight. Need to re-evaluate my way of work. I will not tell u how much time
#socialmedia
takes.
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Going a little overboard tonight. I think it's the company. :)
#k12prchat
In reply to @rlatham91, @evelynmccormack
CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Milestones & regular check ins with stakeholders to hold yourself accountable...
#k12prchat
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Me too. I sometimes need inspiration!
#k12prchat
In reply to @CBintheHV, @christy_mcgee
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Short term pain, but the long term gain is good. It's like saying no to that gallon of ice cream in the fridge. Painful.
#k12prchat
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:42 PM EDT
I also regularly push back on people about unplanned projects. It hurts, but gotta set boundaries.
#k12prchat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
I agree I find that I am more productive when I am busier.
#k12prchat
In reply to @Cindyjowarner
tbeasleyjr
Jun 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: Schedule backwards from the deadline & set small goals. Delay or delegate the small stuff if it interferes too much.
#k12prchat
emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A3: Like many have already said, when we say no, we try and equip those with knowledge so they can do it.
#k12prchat
EdTechMack
Jun 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Prioritize. I use mission statement & strategic plan to guide my year. No > "come take 1 photo" stuff. Life. Changing.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @sviniard
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:44 PM EDT
The tool you use is not what's important.
#k12prchat
In reply to @AMThublin
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
What
@smithsteph
said.
#K12PRChat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: break it into small tasks, timeline, and keep telling myself
#K12PRChat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Question 6
#k12prchat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
love my to do list written down and in front of me each day.
#k12prchat
In reply to @AMThublin
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
I have definitely been losing the battle to the gallon of ice cream lately...
#k12prchat
In reply to @BBDaneDell
Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#k12prchat
This is me when dealing with smaller, distracting items! Give me a big project any day over this!
b_satnan
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: 1-person shop & I teach - any "projects" relegated to summer. Urgent stuff might prompt using sub for my classes
#k12prchat
CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#K12PRchat
In reply to @delainanicole
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Tools I use daily = Evernote, Trello, Outlook Calendar, Outlook Mail, sticky notes:)
#K12PRChat
emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4: Put on my headphones and a good playlist. Helps a lot.
#k12prchat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
I like
@Coffitivity
too:
https://t.co/Qk0gwmZsUc
#k12prchat
In reply to @riorivera, @kimtracyprince, @Coffitivity
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
I'm proud to say I have won before. I am 3-8,293. That's a lot of losses, but there is always tomorrow.
#k12prchat
In reply to @delainanicole
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
It completely takes time! Not sure it's best, but I block Monday mornings for scheduling sm posts for rest of week.
#k12prchat
In reply to @NewsBoss
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Join the club. Written lists made the afternoon before. Pen to paper seems more real to me. I Can't ignore them.
#k12prchat
In reply to @AMThublin
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6 - favorite thing is my pencil and moleskin journal.
#k12prchat
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Yes! Every hour of my day is blocked off for something. I work to control what I know is most important.
#k12prchat
In reply to @sjmenefee
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: I think we are learning that it's not the tool that is most important but the mindset to which we govern our time
#K12PRChat
david_____0
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: We use
@asana
extensively! It pretty much runs our department, since we are spread across two buildings.
#K12PRChat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: Google Calendar is my life along with my Franklin Planner weekly to do list.
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I love the Google! My calendar, Gmail & creating Sheets to track deadlines on projects.
#k12prchat
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6 - I live and die by my Outlook calendar.
#K12PRChat
nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: my Outlook calendar, a paper to-do list, and
@trello
for large projects that require multiple team members.
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q6: I use
@hootsuite
to schedule social media shares. My own custom ed cal in a
@googlecalendar
And calendar alarms
#k12prchat
tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6: Cosign!
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I love the Google! My calendar, Gmail & creating Sheets to track deadlines on projects.
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
All you guys are my inspiration. And these guys.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @evelynmccormack, @CBintheHV, @christy_mcgee
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6 - we are switching from Podio to Slack. Wish us luck
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: I also have to have my trusty journal beside me for notes and tons of post-it notes! I have to have notes in front of me.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Best tool for keeping me honest/seeing where my time is going is
@rescuetime
. Tells me what websites/tools I have been using most
#K12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Question 6
#k12prchat
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: written list in my planner, Outlook calendar, are my two most reliable tools.
#k12prchat
EdTechMack
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
The chat has that effect on people.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @kimtracyprince, @rlatham91, @evelynmccormack
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Sometimes I put something on there that I just finished quickly just so I can mark it off. Geek I know.
#k12prchat
In reply to @AMThublin
LWNolasco
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
#K12PRChat
A6 - I'm an Outlook fan, & I'm always going to rock my hard copy planner - if for no other reason than to go planner shopping...
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Misspelled Tim Ferriss. On Twitter
@tferriss
#k12prchat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
can anyone survive without Post-it notes?
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
b_satnan
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6: Google calendar & Stickies to-do lists on desktop - yellow for today, blue for can-wait stuff
#k12prchat
TerriMcHugh68
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I use Outlook calendar and tasks to schedule & remind myself, but I also have an addiction to post-it notes.
#K12PRChat
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Real notes too, not the computer sticky notes... I like to throw them away when I'm done!
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Google calendar, old-fashioned paper calendar, to-do lists, reminders and notes on my phone, emailing myself reminders, etc...
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Question 6
#k12prchat
ChristinePaik
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Haha me too it's so satisfying to cross off
#K12PRChat
In reply to @smithsteph, @AMThublin
ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6: We use the whole Google Suite (drive, classroom, etc) and it's AMAZING.
#k12prchat
tjentz
Jun 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6: Cosign!
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I love the Google! My calendar, Gmail & creating Sheets to track deadlines on projects.
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
It's therapeutic to throw them away!
#K12PRChat
In reply to @christy_mcgee
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6: I live in BusyCal (like iCal). Schedule every task as an appointment. Buffer for sm posts. Email inbox for open projects.
#k12prchat
JoshuaTSauer
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
On prioritizing projects: "Which project has greatest impact on S success?" I want 1000 notes from former students when I retire.
#K12PRchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
What
@christy_mcgee
Said. And my trusty Moleskin reporters notebook!
#K12PRchat
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: written list in my planner, Outlook calendar, are my two most reliable tools.
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I don't believe so. It's like oxygen.
#k12prchat
In reply to @smithsteph
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6 - Whiteboards and notecards are a close second
#k12prchat
brian_woodland
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I remember it all--keep track in the brain. Seriously. But I do have a filter for our work-
#WhatHaveYouDoneForStudentsToday
#k12prchat
In reply to @smithsteph
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I've recently started journaling in the mornings as a mindfulness practice. really enjoying it
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I even have different colors for different reasons. It is an addiction really.
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
What is
@Coffitivity
? Always interested when I see a new tool out there.
#k12prchat
In reply to @sjmenefee, @riorivera, @kimtracyprince, @Coffitivity, @Coffitivity
emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5: Look @ daily list & prioritize projects. Usually have long term proj repeated @ top of each list to remember 2 set time aside
#k12prchat
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6: Outlook calendar, written list, sticky notes all over my planner.
#K12PRChat
GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6: As long as I have my phone, Hootsuite and Google everything I'm good!
#k12prchat
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6: Can't even exist without my Google Calendar. Can also recommend
@SlackHQ
for organizing work teams, tasks, schedules.
#k12prchat
EdTechMack
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
One of my sups put a WINDOW IN MY DOOR so...no signs for me. (I see you,
@BobPoisal
π!)
#K12PRChat
In reply to @kmagette, @judi70, @tjentz, @BobPoisal
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Ah post-it notes...they are all over my desk and computer monitor!
#K12PRChat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: I also have to have my trusty journal beside me for notes and tons of post-it notes! I have to have notes in front of me.
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Old school notebook, college ruled. Also a day planner, email, wall calendar, post-its. I feel like I'm among my kind here.
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Question 7
#k12prchat
Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@shanehaggerty
, I am a huge note-taker! Gotta have my notebook or journal to keep me on task!
#K12PRchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: I also have to have my trusty journal beside me for notes and tons of post-it notes! I have to have notes in front of me.
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I'm telling . . .
#K12PRchat
In reply to @evelynmccormack, @tferriss
rlatham91
Jun 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Lots and lots of post-it's and also my
@ErinCondren
LifePlanner!
#K12PRchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Question 6
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I do that. Working on a novel (because writer, aren't we all?) so I do that in the mornings too.
#k12prchat
Different brain use.
In reply to @riorivera, @shanehaggerty
emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: Bullet journal approach, outlook calendar, and post-its keep me on track.
#k12prchat
judi70
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6: Post-it notes must be making a fortune off school PR folks
#K12PRChat
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7: Masters of time management are Multipliers. They create teams who get things done more effectively
#K12PRChat
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Anyone use Boomerange to help manage their emails?
https://t.co/q9qjlWJmaO
#K12PRchat
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7 - Ummmmmmmmm
#k12prchat
kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Sorry
#K12PRchat
- my kid is called to make his (unplanned) pitching debut & now I'm useless on the Twitter.
JoshuaTSauer
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6) Every Thursday for me is a blackout day. I use this time to catch up. My calendar is biggest asset.
#MyTime
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Question 6
#k12prchat
CBintheHV
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6:
@moleskine
is life. Use same planner layout for years. Only offline tool I use (but their smart notebook is on my wishlist)
#K12PRchat
riorivera
Jun 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7: All employees should take a class on Time Management lead by school leader. It will give it priority
#K12PRChat
sjmenefee
Jun 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6: As I mentioned our projects and tasks live in
@asana
and they are organized by dept and color coded.
#k12prchat
shanehaggerty
Jun 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I think tonight's chat really is about Type A PR people revealing their rituals and neurotic habits ππ
#k12prchat
In reply to @christy_mcgee
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A7: just try and be respectful of their time and treat them how I want to be treated.
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Good time management makes everyone more effective. It's the difference between pickup basketball and real pros.
#k12prchat
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7: Eek. Um, let them fail. They will have to come around eventually when they're so stressed out from lack of time management.
#k12prchat
emdugan
Jun 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7: Check in with them, see what projects they're working on and if I can do anything to help so they stay on track.
#k12prchat
brian_woodland
Jun 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q7 We ask about time management strategies in every interview for every position.
#k12prchat
In reply to @BBDaneDell
AMThublin
Jun 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
π¬ Same here! I'm definitely needing to steal some of y'all's ideas...
#k12prchat
WheelerCFB
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7 - Ummmmmmmmm
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Ha!
#secretswedonotewishtotell
#K12PRchat
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Real notes too, not the computer sticky notes... I like to throw them away when I'm done!
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Ummmm... got so caught up, almost forgot to make dinner! You guys are awesome!
#ironic
#k12prchat
LWNolasco
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Completely agree. I try to organize my workspace 1st thing in the morning to help set the tone for my day and keep me focused A4
#k12prchat
ShawnMcKillop
Jun 6 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4:Take moment for you to clean, declutter, make lists. A mountain of stress clouds perspective. Small tasks become heavy burdens
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Question 4
#k12prchat
nicolerlyons
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A7: I introduced
@trello
to our team a couple years ago and I plan on taking some of the ideas from tonight to the team as well.
#k12prchat
pegmannion
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A:2 Itβs a small thing, but muting sound on my laptop.
#NoToPavlovResponse
#k12PRChat
In reply to @BBDaneDell
JulieThannum
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Most of you have, but remember to RSVP to me,
#k12prchat
Tweetup in San Antonio
#NSPRA2017
Sunday after opening reception in Chula Vista
GGrayes
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6: Have to admit I still depend on my good old fashioned employee calendar, right
@AMIGHTYMAMA
?
#k12prchat
EdTechMack
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Also trying to stop "hold this certificate" photo train. We can do better: Purposeful photos to tell a meanginful story.
#Goals
#K12PRChat
In reply to @tbeasleyjr, @sviniard
ACPSCoachK
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A7: a couple of us when we get off task say "5 min relax break" & then say "ok refocus time" when it's over.
#mutualrespect
#k12prchat
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Think about all the things you could get done if you had more resources. That's exactly what time management does. More with less
#k12prchat
kimtracyprince
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
LOL. But yeah. That too.
#k12prchat
In reply to @delainanicole
Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
That is way more important!!
#k12prchat
#takemeouttotheballgame
kmagette
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Sorry
#K12PRchat
- my kid is called to make his (unplanned) pitching debut & now I'm useless on the Twitter.
delainanicole
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A7: But ultimately ea person has to find their own time management solution & others have to be respectful of what works for them
#k12prchat
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
They took mine away.
#K12PRChat
In reply to @WheelerCFB
christy_mcgee
Jun 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
And we love each other! ππ
#nojudging
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
What a great chat. We are so close to
#NSPRA2017
. If you are planning on attending the
#TweetUp
, please let
@JulieThannum
know
#k12prchat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
I am so there. Can't wait!
#k12prchat
In reply to @BBDaneDell, @JulieThannum
evelynmccormack
Jun 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
So true!! Sick of grip and grin photos.
#tellrealstories
#k12prchat
In reply to @EdTechMack, @tbeasleyjr, @sviniard
Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Is anal retentive hyphenated? π€
#K12PRchat
smithsteph
Jun 6 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I even have different colors for different reasons. It is an addiction really.
#k12prchat
In reply to @shanehaggerty
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Let's give a round of applause, standing ovation, fist-bump, high-five to our great special guest
@riorivera
.
#k12prchat
EdTechMack
Jun 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Add
@GoogleKeep
to that list for me! Sharing lists...check boxes...colors...dreamy.
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In reply to @shanehaggerty, @GoogleKeep
sviniard
Jun 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
What is the
#TweetUp
@JulieThannum
?
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In reply to @BBDaneDell, @JulieThannum, @JulieThannum
BBDaneDell
- Moderator
Jun 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Is that written in permanent ink?
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Phxflyer
Jun 6 @ 8:58 PM EDT
They took mine away.
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In reply to @WheelerCFB
ROAD2NSPRA
Jun 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Have you followed the
@ROAD2NSPRA
?
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Cindyjowarner
Jun 6 @ 8:59 PM EDT
I plan on being there!! Can't wait!
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JulieThannum
Jun 6 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Most of you have, but remember to RSVP to me,
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Tweetup in San Antonio
#NSPRA2017
Sunday after opening reception in Chula Vista