Great Tips and Tricks for Staying Organized

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Some of the best tips and tricks I know are for staying organized. Watch this Chat with Deb video to see some of my favorites
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Thank you to Intel's Teachers Engage for sponsoring this Chat with Deb

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Anonymous said…
Thanks Deb. I will start using Extensity today.
April 28, 2015 at 6:47 AM
Deb Norton said…
Hi Matt,
Extensity is by far one of my favorite extensions for staying organized and sane. :)
May 4, 2015 at 1:04 PM
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