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TERMS 7-MINUTE STARTERS TEAM BUILDING

A collection of short lessons that help teachers An important part of the yearbook process. The
begin each class or meeting with a rich and valuable yearbook staff is a team that must work together.
learning experience. Each 7-Minute Starter includes Here are some proven team building techniques:
ADVISER a lesson plan that references Common Core State
Standards and 21st Century Skills, a short learning Birthday parties Staff T-shirts
Although no two yearbook advisers handle the job in the exact same way, the activity and an implementation activity that has Staff cheer Wall of fame
adviser’s job is that of a teacher, leader, manager and coach. For the purposes practical application in the yearbook. 7-Minute
of this curriculum, the adviser is the project manager. Effective advisers teach Starters are available for download from the Digital Sporting contests Homecoming
the staff the skills necessary to publish the yearbook and then empower the Classroom on the Yearbook Avenue website. Decorating the float building
students to produce as much of the publication as possible. yearbook room Staff shout-outs
START RIGHT: 7-WEEK SUCCESS Secret pals Scavenger hunts
BUDGET
These class-length lessons give advisers the resources Notes from editors Staff deadline parties
Expectation for expenses and income; takes into consideration the plans to to build a cohesive team with a strong knowledge base
make the yearbook appealing for consumers and the costs of producing it, in their students. By the end of the units, students End-of-the-year Cookout
banquet
plus related expenses. will not only have knowledge on a range of journalistic State/national
topics, but will complete computer spreads, have Summer workshops conventions
DEADLINE a collection of photos to use on future projects and Staff retreats Press passes

folders of inspiration content for reference.
The date that completed yearbook pages are due at the Jostens plant. Meeting Holiday parties Games/prizes
all deadlines is essential to keep the delivery of the yearbook on schedule.

DIGITAL CLASSROOM

Within the Yearbook Avenue website, the Digital Classroom houses videos,
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worksheets, handouts and activities for use in a yearbook class.

EDITOR

A student leader in charge of the entire yearbook or portion of the book.

JOSTENS YEARBOOK ADS

A full-service program that handles all the details of offering recognition and
business advertisements—creating a promotional flyer, online design and
processing payments by check or credit cards.

MARKETING MANAGER

One or more of the student leaders in charge of marketing and selling
the yearbook.

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