When students know the flow of class, how to catch up, where to find missed work, and how to keep going even if the teacher’s out or the schedule shifts—that’s a system doing its job. It keeps us grounded. We’re not relying on last-minute fixes. We’ve already built the support.

Some days, class won’t go as planned. Weather delays, surprise announcements, or a sudden shift online can throw things off. That’s when systems matter most. They keep students from feeling lost and help learning continue—even when everything else feels uncertain.

It might feel like we’re delaying the “real” work, but this slow start pays off. Clear routines make learning smoother, calmer, and more consistent. When things get messy later—deadlines, stress, surprises—we won’t scramble. We’ll already know what to do, and students will too.

I’ve been looking for an answer to the question: why/what should I post on social media? It feels like everyone is sharing everything about their lives and I don’t think I want that. This might be the start of an answer.