Empowering Teachers with Calendar Management Tools for Seamless Instruction
As a teacher, staying organized and on track is essential for a successful semester. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various aspects of calendar management, including adjusting your calendar after missed days, editing lessons, and scheduling sessions. Let's dive in and master the art of calendar management!
Section 2: Editing Your Calendar [Add, remove and move lessons]
Section 3: Advanced Options [copying schedules, setting A/B schedules]
Section 1: Adjusting Your Calendar After Missed Days
Are you off schedule and want to align your calendar with your pacing? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us. Follow these steps to adjust your calendar after missed days:
Select the Calendar tab from the left-hand side of the screen.
On the Calendar tab, click on the Section information button to open a pop-up window.
Scroll down to the Days Off section and select the date you missed.
Optionally, you can name the day and then click on Add.
Finally, click the Save button at the bottom of the popup window.
Here is a GIF to make it easier to visualize
By following these steps, your calendar will be adjusted, skipping the missed days, and ensuring that upcoming sessions are rescheduled accordingly.
Section 2: Editing Your Calendar
To have full control over your calendar and make necessary adjustments, you can easily edit your lessons, add unscheduled lessons, move lessons, or remove lessons. Let's explore how:
Log in to your account and open the Calendar tab.
To move lessons on your calendar, simply drag and drop any item to the desired date or time.
To add unscheduled lessons, head to the click on a subject to expand it. Choose the unscheduled lesson you want to add and adjust its settings in the modal window. Select Add to Schedule and specify the date for the lesson. Save your changes.
To reschedule a lesson, select the desired lesson on the Calendar tab. In the pop-up window, click on Reschedule and choose the new date. You can choose to reschedule only that session or adjust following sessions accordingly. Save your changes.
To remove a lesson from your calendar, select the lesson on the Calendar tab, click on Remove from Schedule in the pop-up window, and save your changes.
With these editing options at your fingertips, you can customize your calendar to meet your teaching needs and ensure a seamless instructional experience.
Section 3: Advanced Options
ChalkTalk offers advanced scheduling options that empower you to take your calendar management to the next level. Let's explore these features:
Copying a Schedule From Another Section: Open the "Section information" pop-up and click on the "Copy Another Section" button. This allows you to select a pre-scheduled section, including those created by other teachers using the same course. The parameters will be copied into the Section Setup window, and you can save the changes to complete the scheduling process.
Choosing to Include Foundational Lessons: Foundational Lessons provide extra instructional material to help students prepare for the coursework. You can add these lessons at the beginning of a subject if your students need the extra boost. Alternatively, you can skip them to allow more time for the core subject.
Setting an A/B Schedule: If your school follows an alternating week schedule (A/B schedule), you can set different days for each alternate week. This option allows you to schedule sessions according to the alternating week pattern.
Breaking Tests into Multiple Sessions: When administering placement or exit tests, you can choose the number of sessions needed. The system will calculate the appropriate number of sessions based on the scheduled session length.
Mastering your calendar is key to maintaining a well-organized and efficient teaching environment. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can confidently adjust, edit, and schedule lessons on your calendar. Stay on top of your instructional journey and create a seamless learning experience for your students.
Remember, calendar management is a powerful tool in your teaching arsenal. Embrace its potential and enjoy the benefits of a well-planned and optimized semester!
If you have any further questions or need assistance, our support team is always ready to help.
Happy Teaching!
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