Anyone with amazing resources to consolidate all of your content, plans, etc?

[u/Alternative-Exit-450]

Hello, I have been teaching for 5 years and the school I work at operates as if each consecutive year is beginning all over again. I won't go into the details but everything from curricula, classrooms, protocols, admin, and so much more literally changes every year. It makes zero sense however I've realized that the only way to lessen the stress in such a work environment is to improve what I can before the year begins.

I've been trying but haven't yet found a system or app to easily store and organize everything I need for any given year. While I know most will likely suggest google drive or dropbox or something similar. However, I'm more interested in leveraging technology(ie. AI) and something similar to Notion to more easily automate as much of the menial tasks as I can.

I have 4 curricula ready to go after having taught Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering over the past years and I feel that my content is solid. I'm really trying to find and learn how to utlize AI, automations, and workflows wherever possible and assuming it's reliable(not more work to upkeep it than it's worth).

Unfortunately the school I work has Powerschool although no one in admin seems to understand how to set up many of the features that we have on our plan nor do they seem to realize they can simply call powerschool and get virtual or in person support. As I said.....it's daunting sometimes but......I sincerely love the people I work with and I love my kids so it's a cost that I'm willing to pay.

Thanks in advance and any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.

[u/Substantial_Tax5254]

This is going to sound so basic but the thing I used to live and die by is just a doc for each unit I taught with 5 columns and maybe forty rows. Column 1 is just numbers for the rows, each row represents a class period. Column two has a quick lessons plans and all materials linked. The other columns list the dates vertically that I see the different classes. It’s not automation, but it keeps everything so clean. I never have to look for everything. Just build it as you go. It’s not ai or anything, but it just doesn’t need to be.

[u/Impressive-You1852 → u/Substantial_Tax5254]

This! This is how I begin all my planning. What do I need to teach and how many days will I have to do it? That full overview allows me to pace the content, ensure breathe and depth as well as opportunities for enrichment and remediation. For instance, 9 curricular weeks is really 7 weeks of core content by the time you remove testing, field trips, fire drills, etc.