WeekPlan

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[|WeekPlan]

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[|The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People]

Strengths

 * Free.
 * Easy to use.
 * Printer friendly so it can be taken with you and referred back to.
 * Clean interface, uncluttered appearance = easier to use.
 * Quick registration.
 * They don't sell e-mail addresses.
 * Embraces the "Seven Habits of HIghly Effective People".

Weaknesses

 * Requires an e-mail address to join, might be a problem for elementary school children.
 * Not a secure website for children, could come across inappropriate things.
 * Would require some training for students to know how to use it.
 * Teach would have to monitor students inputs individually, no monitoring tool included.

Opportunities

 * Could be used to teach students task management, and help them to plan their week out.
 * Cheaper than providing each student with a planner.
 * Requires students to be mindful of their goals and why they are doing the tasks they are doing.
 * Teaches good time management and planning.
 * Useful as a tool for the teacher to plan out his or her schedule.
 * Administration could require its use so teacher are continuously keeping track of the school's goals.
 * Can be printed so students could make it in the beginning of the week and then keep it with the at all times.

Threats

 * Would not be effective if not used correctly.
 * Teachers would need to take time to check that each student was using it in a productive manner.
 * Not a student secured website so some language or headings could be deemed inappropriate.

Ideas for the Classroom

 * Could be used in the beginning of the week for the students to plan out that week's homework. They could then print it and keep it with them for reference for the rest of the week.
 * Teachers could fill one out and print it for the entire class to take home to their parents as a communication technique. This would allow the parents to know what was going on in that week as well.
 * Teachers could use it to teach their students about setting goals and the importance behind it.
 * Teachers could also use this tool for themselves to keep on track of their on improvement goals.