This one is for all the teachers and administrators out there implementing their first paperless classroom. Our presentation includes quick tips, best practices, and resources for learning lots more with Chalkup.

1. Learning together, learning better.
Tips for Using Your New
Paperless System

3. Online Workflows =
• Opportunities for class connectivity/collaboration
• Organizational tools (for you and your students)
• Transparent feedback mechanisms
• Massive time-saving techniques

4. Adding technology to your
classroom should allow you to
do things paper cannot.
(Or do it better.)

5. • Start small.
• Begin with a single assignment for your class.
• Introduce to your class to a system through
targeted projects/a welcome message.
• Set obtainable goals to grow your workflow.
First Steps to Going Paperless

6. Best Practices for New Systems
• Keep as many assignments and course materials
in your system as possible.
• Build a robust resource library.
• Create a student on boarding plan.
• Leverage messaging and collaboration tools.

7. Assigning and grading work is a
core function of your system.
And it should be awesome.

8. • Use a class calendar/notifications to keep
everyone connected and organized.
• Create a naming convention for assignments.
• Add instruction and attach resources; make it a
one-stop shop for info.
• Look for engagement opportunities.
Best Practices for Assignments

9. • Build a workflow to save time.
• Rubrics = fast, transparent way to assess work.
• Engage students during the grading process via
discussion threads and/or peer assessment.
• Use comments, annotation to leave substantive
feedback.
Best Practices for Grading

10. Collaboration, connectivity, and
real learning gains should be at
the heart of any new system.

11. • It’s all about building a system and staying organized.
• Assignments should be engaging and collaborative.
• Digital tools should keep everyone connected. Leverage
those functions.
• Grading should be faster, more transparent.
Recap

12. Getting Started with Chalkup
chalkup.co/signup

13. More tips: info.chalkup.co/chalkup-webinar

14. Thank you!
jayne@chalkupedu.com
justin@chalkupedu.com
@chalkupedu
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15. Want to put these tips into action?
Get a free digital assessment.