Assistive Technologies and Tools for Digital Productivity: Getting Organised

Task management

Task management tools make it easy for you to break down big assignments into smaller tasks, identify priority work, set deadlines, and set reminders to keep you on track. In group assessments, these tools shine even more as they allow you to assign tasks to different peers, track progress, and communicate effectively, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

These tools might benefit you if you:

• need external tools to keep track of tasks or deadlines due to a disability or medical condition.
• are balancing multiple commitments alongside your studies and need to remain organised.

Links to task management tools

Focus and time management

These tools are designed to help you study effectively by reducing distractions, incentivising focus and helping you structure your time.  Many devices and browsers also offer customisable modes such as ‘Focus’ and ‘Do Not Disturb’ that can help with managing distractions.

These can help if you:

• have ADHD or other conditions that impact your ability to focus
• are learning online and find yourself easily distracted
• want to add more structure to your study sessions.

Links to focus and time management tools

Links to system optimisations

Meditation

Just a few minutes of meditation can make a big difference, helping you feel refreshed and ready to tackle your assignments and exams. Incorporating mindfulness or meditation activities into your study sessions can bring structure and routine that helps your brain understand that it's time to start studying, ultimately leading to more productive workdays.

Meditation apps might help you be more productive in your studies if you:

• are feeling more stressed or easily overwhelmed than usual
• often experience racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating due to anxiety
• struggle to take breaks during long study periods or struggle to return to study after a break.

Links to meditation apps