Available Tutorials and Guides
Common Planner offers several comprehensive tutorials available on its Help Page and the Common Planner YouTube channel. These resources cover key aspects of the platform, including:
Planbook Setup: Setting up and managing your planbook efficiently.
Adding and Tracking Standards: How to align lessons with curriculum standards and monitor progress.
Lesson Planning: Step-by-step instructions for creating effective lessons.
Collaborating with Co-Teachers: Tips for seamless collaboration within shared lesson plans.
Customizing Your Lesson Calendar: Learn how to personalize your schedule to fit teaching needs.
Reusing Lessons: Strategies for leveraging past lesson plans to save time.
Referencing these tutorials offers a comprehensive way to get started or deepen your expertise.
Creating Printed or Shareable Guides
While a pre-made PDF quick-start guide is not provided directly within Common Planner, there are ways to create your own shareable training materials tailored to your needs. Follow these steps using the available written resources on the platform:
Begin with the Planbooks & Calendars and Lesson Planning articles.
Combine relevant articles into a single document. For example, copy key steps or screenshots into a Word document or Google Doc.
Export this document as a PDF or print it for easy distribution to others. This method ensures a completely tailored guide to meet the needs of your team.
Additional Tips for Successful Training
Start with Tutorials: Use Common Curriculum's video tutorials for demos during training sessions.
Encourage Exploration: Allow users to interact with the platform during sessions to solidify their understanding.
Provide Ongoing Support: Highlight the help pages and YouTube channels as go-to resources for future questions.
By using these resources, you can ensure everyone has the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed with Common Planner.