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General Academic Success Strategies:

Online & Remote Learning Resources

Helpful apps & websites!

Here are some apps and online tools that help with organization, time management, goal-setting, reading and study strategies:

Type Name Description Cost Platform
Time Management Pomodoro Timer Customizable timer to focus on tasks free website
Time Management Interval Minder Flexible timer app that also plays chimes at preset intervals free iOS
Time Management Forest focus timer app $3.99 iOS/Android
Time Management Flora Green Focus focus app, to do list and habit tracker free iOS
Time Management StayFocusd Boost your productivity by limiting the amount of time you spend on time-wasting websites  free Chrome extension
Time Management Structured Day planner;  

Visual timeline of your entire day 

 free version and advanced pay to use version Mac, iOS
Time Management My Study Life Organize your schedule, create tasks and reminders free MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android
Time Management Notion Consolidated tools for teams in a connected workspace free and paid versions MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android
Time Management Microsoft Office Services developed by Microsoft for productivity, collaboration, cloud storage, and more free for UW students MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android
Time Management Omni Productivity Suite Design, plan and organize tasks with a powerful planner software free MacOS, iOS
Reading and Study Strategies GoodNotes Shape and share your ideas/notes with the best digital paper free MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android
Reading and Study Strategies Notability Take notes, annotate textbooks or spill your creativity free MacOS, iOS
Reading and Study Strategies Drawboard Use markup tools to edit a PDF or design free MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android
Reading and Study Strategies Anki digital flashcards with text, sound, and images, or download pre-made ones to study free MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android
Reading and Study Strategies Khan Academy  Understand various school subjects through instructional videos and learning exercises/quizzes free MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android
Reading Strategies Speechify Text-to-speech reader free MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Edge
Goal-Setting/Habit Tracking Goal Streaks Daily goals and habit tracker $4.99 MacOS, iOS
Goal-Setting/Habit Tracking stickK Help stay focused on a goal  free website
Goal-Setting/Habit Tracking The Habit Factor Guides and tracks your habits $5.99 iOS
Goal-Setting/Habit Tracking Flora Green Focus focus app, to do list and habit tracker free iOS
Habit Tracking/Focus One Sec creates intention around using apps - has you take a breath before proceeding into app, and more! free, plus add-ons iOS
Meditation Balance Meditation app to help improve sleep, stress and more free iOS, Android
Meditation Headspace Meditation to help with centering yourself free iOS, Android
Misc. iSecretary. Voice memos to replay recorded audio $4.99 iOS