Creatively Productive: Essential Skills for Tackling Time Wasters, Clearing the Clutter and Succeeding in School and Life

Creative productivity doesn't just help your students ace "the test." It equips them to ace life. Technology gives us the freedom and ability to create and consume more today than at any other point in history. That means that, as teachers, administrators, students-heck, as humans-we stay busy. Keeping track of time, data, and ideas, not to mention assignments, can sometimes seem impossible. And if you struggle with organization and efficiency, just imagine how much more your students may be struggling to keep up with life's daily demands. In Creatively Productive, Lisa Johnson shows you how to . . . Devise individualized plans for personal and student organization Manage time more effectively and get more done Choose the best note-taking styles and strategies for you and your students Set and track goals-and avoid procrastination Teach students how to use reflection for personal and academic purposes Boost reading retention-and so much more! Equip your students with skills and resources they need to succeed in life. "Part memoir, part how-to manual, and part pure magic . . . . " -Dan Ryder, education director, Success & Innovation Center, Mt. Blue Campus "This is more than a book; it is a guide you can dive back into whenever you need support, redirection, refocus, and ideas." -Tami Brewster, EMSB-English teacher, Montréal School Board "Packed with practical tips, detailed steps for implementation, and ready-to-explore templates, Creatively Productive is a great addition for any educator's book shelf!" -Dr. Jennifer Williams, education strategist at Participate