Start Smart: Taming Your Teacher Inbox

Get ready for the new school year with Tech it up a Notch. In this first minisode, Rach and Claire share practical, realistic strategies to help teachers reset their inbox and reduce email overwhelm before the new school year begins. From decluttering to mindset shifts and smarter email habits, this episode is all about starting the year fresh and in control, without spending hours sorting your messages.Key PointsA clean inbox can be a powerful mental reset before the school year startsArchiving old emails is often more effective than trying to sort everythingLabels and tabs can dramatically reduce clutter once you have trained your inbox to sort for youKnowing which email tools are available helps maintain professional boundaries and supports the “right to disconnect”Turning off notifications allows you to control when you engage with emailResources Archive emails - Gmail Archive emails - Outlook Schedule Send - Gmail Schedule Send - Outlook Right to Disconnect - Fair Work Australia Notifications - Apple Notifications - Android Gmail - Priority inbox Templates in Gmail