You’re at the beginning of the year, the semester, the term, or a fresh unit of study. Fun!

Your brand new Google Classroom is sitting there, sparkling, completely untouched. You want to set it up a little before having your students join.

What should you do first?

In this video, I’ll show you the important move that I make in my middle school context that optimizes my practice, preserves my sanity, and supports my learners.

If you’ve got a better first move, I’d love to hear it.