A previous post ( Bullet Journal for the hard working educator ) linked to a now dead page. I've updated the post so it links to the archive.org version of a page on 16 layouts for teachers. Here is an ultra-streamlined take on one layout idea from that page, a class semester for the teacher. (affiliate links included in this post) As with the Universal Journal approach (minimal set up time) I've tried to incorporate placement, iconography, and colors to communicate as much information as possible with as little effort as possible. The following description and included photos show a completely hypothetical semester, simply for illustration of the concepts. Layout The basic layout in the photo above places the semester weeks at the top of the spread. The class assignments, labs, exams, etc. are listed in the left column. So each item has its own row for any pertinent information. The weeks are bit busy so let me unpack all that. The week number of the semester is listed on ...

So you have a lot of classes spread out over campus. Maybe you have labs, rehearsals, group sessions, and more, but you also have homework and studying to do. And you're not a robot, you're a human being who has other needs as well (you'll have to fit in food and sleep somewhere, right?). What is the quickest, easiest way your bullet journal can help with all this? Let's start off with an understanding: this minimalist's approach to bullet journaling is all about function but in a sleek, elegant way. I have plenty of creative outlets so I don't need my bullet journal for that. The following recommendations certainly leave room for you to artistically express yourself all you want. But for students who want a quick and painless way to manage your academic life, try the following ideas on the basics. Master Syllabus In this post on a Master Syllabus you'll see a spread for a quick syllabus where you can keep an overview of all major assignments and t...

Those who have used printouts for your journal know the value in reducing set up time. Since the Universal Journal style strives for an ultra-efficient way of bullet journaling, let's take a closer look at another trick for reducing upkeep time in journaling: stickers. If you're in the habit of drawing highly creative layouts or attention getters in your journal but want to try something less time consuming, consider using stickers as a substitute. The following are functionally minded stickers (with affiliate links) which I think could serve you well in your bullet journal. 1. Simple Elephant The Simple Elephant Productivity Planner stickers . These stickers are a premium for functionality. They feature event stickers, flag stickers, call outs, and calendar tabs. Almost 400 stickers in this set. Get the  Simple Elephant Productivity Planner stickers  at Amazon.com. 2. Weekly Planning Next is a black and gold set of  Weekly Planning stickers  incl...

When you need to take notes for a meeting/class/sermon/etc., try this minimalist two column approach to keep the information organized and quickly accessible in your bullet journal. In this method, a 1:2 ratio has worked very well for me. In the left column, taking a third of the page width, I keep non-content related details. The type of event or title (such as class name) begins the column and serves as the page title. Perhaps the room name or number may be relevant for some events such as a new class. In many cases the date of the event can be important. Also, any reference material can be named in this column such as books, chapters, videos, authors, etc. Lastly, any notes to self or action points fit here as well. In right column, taking 2 thirds of the page width, I keep the content of the meeting itself. There is plenty of uninterrupted space to take notes in this wider column. This is basically my event note spread. If I expect the event to require a lot of notes I...

NOTE: the original page linked to from this post disappeared so I've relinked it to the wayback machine at archive.org. Some of you bullet journalers are teachers. That's a lot on your plate. We home school at our house. I help out when the children are struggling with certain things, but mostly my lovely wife handles the curriculum. She's got a ton of stuff to manage. I'm trying to pique her interest in the Bullet Journal method and I think building an amazing example of a teacher's bullet journal may do the trick. So I've been looking for bullet journal ideas related to schooling. For example, on her blog, Jessica Chung has a post describing  16 layouts for educators . Check out this Class Semester for Teachers inspired by Jessica's post. Jessica includes goals, a monthly/weekly outlook, a semester chart, course overview, assignment map, and much more in her journal. She also provides several photos with the explanations. There are some minor...

Based on an earlier post about long term lists , here is an application of a great bullet journal idea for college students: the semester's master syllabus. Please pardon my horrible penmanship. As with everything Universal Journal, an ultra-streamlined approach is a prime feature for this design. In this photo example you'll see the most basic form of the long term list. The columns are separated by spaces rather than lines (one less thing to write). This fake syllabus shows location/instructor as the first line of each class. I might not bother with that if this were for real, especially if I'm already listing that information in a time block daily log . On the other hand, this layout may mitigate the need for a daily time block approach. But assignments and due dates seem an essential aspect of any syllabus. Though in this example there 6 classes, it can of course be adapted to your needs. Maybe you need only a single page rather than the full spread. Per...

Especially for teachers or college/university students, an educational lifestyle is typically very regimented. A tight schedule can be stressful to manage, on top of all the material that must be managed. And let's be honest, if you're in a situation like this you want to be organized but don't want to spend unnecessary time setting up your bullet journal. You may benefit from a time blocking technique, particularly one that can be done in 5 minutes or less. If you need to map out each hour of the day, here's an easy trick to help you manage it all. By numbering the hours of your waking day down the center of a page, leaving a space between each hour, you'll have the backbone of your schedule. For each appointment/class, simply write the general subject and location. After the first week or two, you probably won't need to include the location if these are regular events. For classes, you can write yourself a reminder of any work assigned at th...