Donna McNear presented 45 teaching strategies that can be implemented in 60 minutes to improve effective teaching. The strategies focus on systematic instructional planning, managing instruction delivery, and evaluating results. Some key strategies include being systematic with an overall instructional approach, increasing frequency and variety, using quick tasks, considering student access to materials and proximity, providing models and independent practice, and collecting student data to adjust instruction. The presentation provided strategies for teaching students who are blind, have low vision, or have additional disabilities. The overall approach is to work smart by making instruction meaningful, collaborative, results-focused, and effective.