Trello Tutorial: Classroom Event Planner
Objective: By the end of this activity, you will be able to use Trello to plan and organize a classroom
event collaboratively.
Step 1: Setting Up
1.1. Navigate to Trello and sign up (or log in if you already have an account).
1.2. Once logged in, click on the + button on the top right and select Create Board.
1.3. Name the board "Classroom Event Planner".
Step 2: Creating Lists
For this event, you'll be creating three main categories (lists):
2.1. Click on Add another list and create the following lists:
• "Tasks"
• "In Progress"
• "Completed"
Step 3: Adding Tasks (Cards)
In the "Tasks" list:
3.1. Add a card named "Finalize Event Date".
3.2. Add another card titled "Send Invitations".
3.3. Continue adding tasks such as "Decide on Refreshments", "Set Up Seating Arrangements", and
"Prepare Welcome Speech".
Step 4: Task Details
4.1. Click on the "Finalize Event Date" card.
4.2. Add a due date for this task.
4.3. Attach a sample calendar or relevant link to the card.
4.4. In the comment section, write down any initial thoughts or concerns about the task.
Step 5: Using Labels
5.1. Still in the "Finalize Event Date" card, click on Labels on the right.
5.2. Create and assign a label named "Priority".
5.3. Use different colored labels for tasks like "Food & Beverage", "Logistics", and "Communication".
Step 6: Collaboration
6.1. Invite a classmate to your board by clicking on "Invite" at the board's top right.
6.2. Assign the "Send Invitations" task to the classmate you invited.
Step 7: Progress Tracking
7.1. Once you've started working on a task, drag the card from "Tasks" to "In Progress".
7.2. Once finished, move it to "Completed".
Step 8: Checklists
For tasks that involve multiple steps:
8.1. Click on the "Prepare Welcome Speech" card.
8.2. Add a checklist titled "Speech Components".
8.3. List items such as "Introduction", "Thank Parents", "Mention Teachers", and "Conclusion".
8.4. As you complete each component, tick it off in the checklist.
Step 9: Reflect and Discuss
9.1. On the "Decide on Refreshments" card, leave a comment suggesting a particular snack or
beverage.
9.2. Reply to comments left by team members to collaborate effectively.
Step 10: Finalize
10.1. Ensure all tasks have been moved to the "Completed" list.
10.2. Leave a final comment on the board summarizing the event preparations.
Conclusion: After completing this tutorial, you should have a basic understanding of how to use
Trello for organizing and managing tasks collaboratively. Remember, practice makes perfect, so feel
free to explore other features Trello offers!