Why using spreadsheets effectively will reduce your workload

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Save time on teacher tasks and boost your productivity by upskilling in Excel

When I was in year 8 I read the help pages of Microsoft Works and taught myself the basics of spreadsheets. Fast forward to my teaching career, and it’s been by far the most useful tech skill that has reduced my workload and improved my digital organisation. Using spreadsheets speeds up all those tedious and time-consuming tasks that come with the job. For teachers of any subject, upskilling in Excel or Google Sheets is a worthwhile time investment.

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