Trello teaching: Organize your educational projects visually

Last updated on 12 May 2026

With the start of the new school year on the horizon, many of you may be the search for new tools to organize and manage your program, track the progress of your students, and facilitate communication within the classroom.

Notebooks, diaries and whiteboards always have their place. But digital offers powerful tools to complement these traditional methods. One of these tools, which is very popular in the professional world, is Trello.

Thanks to its intuitive and collaborative features, Trello facilitates course planning, class organisation and collaboration between colleagues.

But what is Trello? Imagine a Virtual whiteboard, where you can pin cards containing information, tasks, ideas, and even attachments. Each card can be moved, categorized, dated and assigned to one or more students.

If this seems complex to you, rest assured: Trello is renowned for its simplicity and intuitiveness.  Once in hand, this tool can become a valuable ally for your school year, whether you teach remotely, in person, or in a hybrid format.

It can also be interesting to introduce it to your students who may encounter the tool in their first professional experiences.

What is Trello?

Imagine your whiteboard in class. You sometimes hang post-its or posters with important information. Trello, in its digital form, operates on the same principle.

• The Table : This is the equivalent of your table in class, but here everything is virtual. Each table represents a workspace, such as a "matter" or a "project".
• Lists : Within each table, you can create columns, called ‘lists’. Each list represents a step or category. For example, you might have lists called "To Do," "Ongoing," and "Completed."
• The Cards : These are the items you place in the lists. Think of it as virtual post-its. On a map, you could write down a lesson to prepare, a homework to correct, or a reminder for an upcoming event.

Trello's strength lies in its flexibility. You can move these maps from one list to another, add comments, due dates, or even attachments like files or links.

It is like a huge Interactive whiteboard that you can take anywhere with you, accessible from your computer, tablet or smartphone. An organized space where every task, idea or information finds its place.

Why use Trello in class?

This tool used by many companies in search of better productivity can also find its place in education to increase efficiency.

Among these many assets

Visual organisation of information : Trello makes your planning and projects visible and easy to follow, whether for long-term projects or daily activities.

Simplified teamwork : Whether you are coordinating with other teachers or promoting group work among students, Trello allows everyone to contribute and follow the project live.

Easy customization : Trello gives you the freedom to shape your workspace according to the specific needs of your class, subject or teaching style. The platform also offers templates ready to be used to manage your projects.

You'll be able to intuitively drag and drop attachments, documents, and files from Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and more.

Availability and Accessibility : Access your Trello paintings wherever you are, whether you are preparing for the next lesson at home or going out to school.

How to use Trello for course planning

1. Create a table for each subject or program you teach.
2. Add lists to organise your lessons (e.g.: "Lessons to Prepare", "Lessons in Progress" and "Lessons Completed").
3. Create cards for each lesson, with a clear and concise title.
4. Use them labels to mark the progress of each lesson (e.g.: "In preparation", "Ready" or "Completed").
5. Add due dates to remind you of important deadlines.