Executive Functioning
These apps and websites will help you with planning, self-monitoring, time management, focus, organization, and study skills within your academics.
Assignment Planner
- Enter the date you’ll start an assignment, the date it's due and the type of assignment that it is.
- The site will then generate a schedule of interim due dates for each activity in order to finish the project or paper on time!
- You can search online for "assignment planners" to find others you may like better.
Compatibility: Browser based
Setup information: Assignment Planner
Any.do
- To-do list app
- The app is able to sync your tasks to Gmail through mobile device, computer, or Chrome extension.
- The app offers a reminder feature to help with what needs to be done or about where you need to be.
Compatibility: iOS, Mac, Android, Chrome Extension, Windows
Setup information: Any.do
iStudiez Pro
- Stay organized and on top of all your schoolwork and your schedule.
- Features a built-in planner, reminders, and alerts.
- Can be used on computer, phone, and tablet with the ability to sync to all devices.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Setup information: iStudiez Pro
myHomework
- Virtual planner to track your homework, tests, projects, and lessons.
- Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up.
- Set up your class schedule within the app.
- Sync your information with any of the available devices.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Chrome Extension, iOS, Android, Kindle
Setup information: myHomework
Todoist
- All-in-one to-do list with tasks, notifications, prioritization, reminders, notes, and filters.
- Access tasks from anywhere and collaborate on shared tasks.
- Streamlined, intuitive design makes it easy to use.
- Templates are available to get you started.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Online Resource, iOS, Android
Setup information: Todoist
Workflowy
- Organizational tool used to help manage to-do lists, collaborate on projects, take notes, write papers, and more.
- Multiple layout options to help you organize your work.
- Sync between phone, tablet, and computer.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Setup information: Workflowy
Remember the Milk
- Never forget the milk, or any other task using this task/to-do list.
- Organize your tasks with priorities, sub-tasks, due dates, time estimates, tags, repeating tasks, and more.
- Sync tasks on multiple devices and calendars, such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCal.
- Get email, text or Instant Message Reminders to yourself using their website reminder feature.
Compatibility: Online Resource, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
Setup information: Remember the Milk
Focus Keeper
- Focus timer with built-in short breaks and long breaks.
- The default timer settings are 25 minutes for focus, 5 minutes for a short break, and 30 minutes for a long break, but you can customize it in the app.
- Sign in to track progress or usage over time.
Compatibility: iOS, Android, Online Resource
Setup information: Focus Keeper
Time Timer
- Visual timer great for people of any age.
- Visually structure your time or break time into segments.
- Easy to use app interface with visual or physical timer options.
- Time seconds, minutes or hours.
Compatibility: Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Setup information: Time Timer