At MoteCon 2023, Tiffany Castillo delivered an insightful presentation titled "The AdMOTEistrator’s Guide." The session focused on how educators can leverage Mote, a voice recording tool, to boost productivity, positivity, and performance in schools. Tiffany shared her personal experiences and strategies, providing educators with practical insights to enhance their administrative efficiency.
• Understand the importance of organized digital planning for school administrators.
• Learn how to integrate Mote into daily administrative tasks for efficiency.
• Discover methods to balance numerous responsibilities while maintaining personal well-being.
• Use voice recordings in Mote to capture important information on the go.
• Reflect on weekly achievements to foster a positive work environment.
As Tiffany transitioned from an instructional technology specialist to an assistant principal, she quickly realized the complexity of administrative roles. One of her primary strategies for managing this complexity was through a digital planner created in Google Docs. This planner serves as her personal hub to organize tasks, activities, meetings, and notes.
Utilizing a page-less layout in Google Docs, Tiffany designed a planner that allows her to track the status of tasks, make notes during meetings, and set weekly goals. This structured approach helps her maintain clarity and focus amidst the myriad of responsibilities.
Mote, a voice recording tool integrated into her Chrome browser, plays a crucial role in Tiffany's workflow. She keeps her digital planner and Mote accessible at all times, ready to record quick voice notes. This ensures she captures essential information without losing track of tasks during her busy day.
Tiffany emphasizes the convenience of having Mote built into her browser, allowing her to make voice recordings of important reminders and tasks as they arise. This method not only saves time but also reduces the risk of overlooking critical information.
Being an administrator involves juggling numerous responsibilities. Tiffany shares her strategy of setting achievable weekly goals and reflecting on accomplishments every Sunday. This practice not only helps in managing tasks but also contributes to maintaining a positive outlook.
Each week, Tiffany takes a moment to document her major accomplishments, such as organizing successful events. This reflection fosters a sense of achievement and motivates her to continue performing at her best.
Tiffany Castillo is an assistant principal in the Atlanta, Georgia area. With experience as an instructional technology specialist, she brings a wealth of knowledge in leveraging technology tools like Mote to enhance educational administration.
Tiffany discusses tangible ways to implement the extension to provide more meaningful feedback, and explores how to use Mote to create a more positive culture and increase productivity and performance at your school!
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