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🛠️The Gear ListTo get started, you’ll need a few specific supplies. We opted for these because they are durable, affordable, and easy to assemble:
🚀 The 3-Step Process1. 3D Print Your Tag Housing Search Makerworld for "NFC Social Media Keychain." Look for designs specifically intended for the size tag you purchase. The great thing about premade files is that the "pause" is built in already. That's what you need in order to put the NFC tag inside the housing you choose. Pro Tip: Use your school colors or team branding! If your printer supports multi-color (like the H2D with an AMS), you can even embed your logo directly onto the plastic face. 2. Program Your TagsBefore you seal the tags into their 3D-printed homes, you need to "teach" them where to go.
💡Give it a Try!If you’ve got a 3D printer in your building, this is such a fun quick project to dive into. It’s a low-cost way to show off your team’s tech-savvy side and make it easier for your connections to follow your social media platforms to stay in the loop!
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Your Favorite Daily Tracker and Monthly Calendar is Back!It is officially that time of year again! As we start looking toward the 2026-2027 school year, I know how overwhelming the "to-do" list can feel. Whether you are an instructional coach balancing multiple buildings or a teacher trying to stay ahead of the curve, having a solid system in place is the only way to keep the chaos at bay. If you’ve followed the blog for a while, you know I live and breathe by my Google Sheets trackers. I’ve updated my favorite tools for the upcoming year, and just like last year, I’m sharing them here for FREE! I can’t bring myself to make educators pay for things I’m already using myself, so I hope these help you hit the ground running. ✅ The Monthly Calendar Template This is the "big picture" hub for high-level planning, tracking shared resources, and seeing your month at a glance. My team still uses this for everything. It functions as our digital master planner where we track group activities, deadlines, and major initiatives. You name it... It's on there. It's way easier than finding things in our team Google Drive! ✅ The Weekly Planning & Daily Tracker This template helps you break down those big goals into manageable daily/weekly tasks. It's best for daily accountability, tracking mileage (formatted for you), and quick access to project links or to-do lists. I use this to plan my school visits, keep my daily to-do list, and link ALL my documents. New for 2026-2027: I’ve updated the dates and added a few tweaks to the layout to make scrolling through the month even smoother. Tips for a Successful Year
I hope these templates give you a solid foundation for the year ahead. If you use them, I’d love to see your "spin" on them! Tag me on X/Twitter @specialtechie or leave a comment below.😁 Happy Planning!~ Pam My Site is Changing!Hey SpedTechGeek friends! My #Oneword for the year is RENEW, so I've been making more time to remove things from my life that take time (or money) away from what's most important! That being said, I’m selling the spedtechgeek.com domain and moving all my tech tips, special ed resources, and tech geek goodness to my original Weebly Site (spedtechgeek.com/weebly). Don’t worry—this just means a new address for all my content, and I’m here to make sure you can still get your fix! Nothing’s changing about the heart of SpedTechGeek. You’ll still find all the same instructional technology tips, tricks, and resources. This move just helps me keep things simple so I can focus on creating content without spending the extra money. How to Stay ConnectedTo stay in the loop:
 Most Importantly... Follow the BCSD Innovation Squad on Instragram and YouTube for tech tips and podcast I'm a part of with my fabulous coworkers as an Innovative Learning Coordinator in Berkeley County School District in Charleston, South Carolina. Thanks for sticking with me!
Ya'll make the educational community so special, so I’m excited to keep sharing with you! Still have questions? Shoot me a message on X. I’m always here to chat! As always, thanks for reading! ~Pam Planning Calendar for Coaches and EducatorsIt’s been a while since my last post, and I sincerely apologize for my absence. Y'all know life in education can get busy, but I’m back, and I’m excited to share some valuable resources with you! As we wrap up the 2024-2025 school year and gear up for 2025-2026, it’s essential to have a solid planning calendar in place. A well-structured calendar helps coaches and educators stay organized, set attainable goals, and maximize student engagement throughout the year. What's New This Year?This year, I’ve included some FREE fresh templates that you can customize to fit your needs. Check them out below!
Tips for Effective Planning
 I hope this updated planning calendar and the new templates offer you a solid foundation for the upcoming school year. Let’s make 2025-2026 our best school year yet!
I have an extra sheet layout for reflections (using the SWOT strategy) and PD tracking if you're interested. Just fill out this form and I'll send you an updated link that includes that page. I hope y'all finish out your year well and have a wonderful summer! Please reach out on your favorite social media platform if you have any template requests or ideas for a new blog post. 🤩Pam Every year, I create two calendars that I use EVERY DAY! Since it takes some time to set up, I always share so others don't have to do the same thing. #SharingIsCaring If you are interested, click on the images below to make a copy for yourself! If you find it useful, please leave a comment or share this post on social media. 😀 🗓️ Group Planning CalendarMy team uses this calendar to keep track of all our group activities, especially since we are in different schools every day. We also have a technology truck that is scheduled on this document so we know where it is, who is on it, and what days are still open if someone wants to book the truck. The checkout list on the right is so we know what tech items are out in the schools. C lick below for a FREE Google Sheets template to use with your team or school!  📋 Daily Tracker for Instructional Coaches or EducatorsI use this tracker to plan out my days on a monthly basis. Once I have details finalized, I will also put it on my Outlook calendar. It may seem redundant, but I like to be able to make tentative plans for the entire month on one "page" so it's easy to see open spots. It's also really nice if you need to see how you are spending your time or need an accountability document to share with administration or anyone who you report to. Click the image below for a FREE template!  Here's an example of how I use mine to plan my days, keep track of mileage, and get to links quickly. Reach out if you have any questions or need ideas!  I hope you can use the templates! I just can't bring myself to make educators pay for things that I'm using myself, so enjoy and share this post with anyone you think can benefit! You can also check out the original blog post here (the why behind the planner). Happy Planning! ~Pam
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