Time management and organisation are life skills that, on the outset, may seem quite straightforward to inculcate. However, it is not an easy job. It requires determination, structure and discipline to follow through. One of the advantages of modern technology is that it can be of tremendous help to individuals when it comes to effectively incorporating such life skills into one’s life. If your teen struggles with time management and often complains that there just aren’t enough hours in a day, turning to technology may be a great option. There are several apps available online, specifically designed for youngsters, which aid in managing time and getting more organised, in general. Read on to learn more about some of the most popular ones.
myHomework Student Planner
Contrary to what you might assume as a result of its name, the myHomework Student Planner app can be used for organising way more than just your teen’s homework. It includes a calender which your teen can use to track his upcoming projects, assignments, exams and other important school events. Moreover, there is also a unique homework widget which can be used to sync assignments and receive reminders for when they are due. This feature ensures your teen is up-to-date with all his work, and does not have to pull all-nighters anymore. It is available on both the App Store and the Google Play Store for free. However, the ad-free versions cost $4.99 which is roughly INR 375.
Trello
Another fantastic productivity and time management app, Trello makes use of ‘boards’ in a unique and effective way. These boards can be used to organise any projects and assignments that your teen might be working on. Moreover, they can be customised for a single user or multiple users for a group project in order to keep tabs on time and ensure that the work is done in an organised manner. The app helps users ensure that they are making use of their time in an organised manner, and also comes with feature of creating lists for the same. For example, your teen can create a to-do list, list of tasks she is completing currently and tasks that she has already managed to complete. It is free of charge, and available on both the App Store and the Google Play Store.
Evernote
Evernote is another popular app which can help your teen organise not just school assignments, but his thoughts as well. One can sync personal checklists and notes across several devices at a time. This means that your teen can switch from one device to another as he pleases, without losing any information. It is possible to store all types of information in it- whether it be text, images, videos, PDFs, etc. Moreover, it also has a collaboration feature so that group members can share their ideas and plan events together, for which they can also set reminders. It can be downloaded on both the App Store and the Google Play Store for free.