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Teaching about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks can provide your students with historical insights and foster critical thinking skills. Retro Report offers free lesson plans and activities designed to help students engage with the events of 9/11 from multiple perspectives. Find the resource collection here.  

1. 9/11 Heroes: Surviving the Biggest Attack on U.S. Soil

Laura McFarren, a Retro Report Ambassador in Derby, Kansas, posted on X: “ @RetroReport has a great 9/11 unit. I used it last fall and plan to use it again….packed full of primary sources.”

If you need a plan for teaching 9/11 on Monday that is wrapped in primary sources, this is perfect! Thanks @RetroReport for making this lesson plan easy and ready to use for teachers! https://t.co/m12rYaPCwz — Laura McFarren (@lauramcfarren) September 9, 2023

Thank you to @RetroReport for the 9/11 lesson. This engaging activity sparked amazing conversations. @BMSHistSchmitt pic.twitter.com/wa7ENoe78l — Anne Schmitt (@AnneSchmittBMS) September 11, 2023

Overview : Lesson Plan 1 focuses on  9/11 Heroes; Lesson Plan 2 considers the a ftermath of the attacks. Using primary sources and firsthand accounts, students will learn about the events from various perspectives. They will be asked to analyze how different types of primary sources contribute to historical understanding.

Recommended Subjects and Grades:

• Social Studies – U.S. History, Government/Civics
• Grades 6-12

Objective :

• Determine the advantages and disadvantages of relying on primary sources in conducting historical research.

Activities :

• Watch the film . Have students watch “ 9/11 Heroes: Surviving the Biggest Attack on U.S. Soil “an 11-minute video. Analyze it using different lenses: Editing, images, storyline/historical facts, and human behavior.
• Analyze political cartoons. Students will select and interpret political cartoons and explore their commentary on 9/11. The graphics are available in a slide deck. 
• Write a blackout poem . Have students read and analyze commentary pieces from The Miami Herald, ESPN and other sources to create a blackout poem reflecting on the events of  9/11.

2. Two Decades of War

Last year Dr. Shelina Warren, a Retro Report ambassador, shared her experience using these resources.

Thank you, @RetroReport , for providing lesson activities today as I used your video, 9/11 Heroes: Surviving the Biggest Attack on U.S. Soil. My students questioned, observed, & reflected. It's an excellent way to discuss & learn more about this historic event from the hero's lens pic.twitter.com/locYozF7hw — Dr. Shelina Warren, NBCT (@shelinawarren) September 11, 2023

Overview : This lesson explores the impact of the U.S. military response to 9/11, focusing on the war in Afghanistan and its consequences. Students engage in a Structured Academic Controversy to debate whether the U.S. should have withdrawn from Afghanistan.

• Social Studies – U.S. History, World History, Government/Civics
• Synthesize arguments from different viewpoints and advocate for a resolution to the controversy.
• Watch the film: Visit “ How the Military Response to 9/11 Led to Two Decades of War in Afghanistan “and have students watch the 11-minute film. Ask them to write down key events.
• Structured Academic Controversy : Form groups to explore opposing positions on the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, using the suggested articles to support their arguments.
• Consensus Building : Have students debate and attempt to reach a consensus on the essential question, crafting a consensus statement with supporting evidence.

3. The Sleeper Cell That Wasn’t

Overview : This lesson plan examines the case of Karim Koubriti, wrongly accused of being part of a terrorist sleeper cell after 9/11. It highlights issues related to justice and the impact of mistaken identity and false evidence.

Objective : 

• Analyze the implications of this case on the broader context of the government’s war on terror and on judicial integrity.
• Watch the film: Visit “ Wrongly Accused of Terrorism: The Sleeper Cell That Wasn’t. “Have students watch the 11-minute video and identify significant events.
• Investigation activity : Investigate the case details, discussing its impact on the accused and on broader legal practices.
• Analyze testimonials: Have students examine reports of Islamophobia and share their understanding of the treatment of Muslims and Arab Americans after 9/11.

4. The War on Terror and the Debate Over Torture

Overview : This lesson plan explores the U.S. military’s use of “enhanced interrogation techniques” in the war on terror, a phrase often regarded as synonymous with torture. Students evaluate different perspectives and historical events related to this issue.

• Grades 9-12

Objective : Examine events related to the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques” and assess viewpoints on legal and moral concerns.

• Watch the film: Visit “ He’s the Only C.I.A. Contractor Convicted in a Torture-Related Case ” and have students watch the 13-minute video.
• Interactive timeline: Analyze a timeline of events and debates surrounding “enhanced interrogation techniques.”
• Drawing together perspectives: Have students write an article or essay evaluating different perspectives on the use of “enhanced interrogation techniques.”

DAGMAR ROTHSCHILD is an education intern at Retro Report. She is an undergraduate at Georgetown, studying International Relations.

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How to write the best college assignments.

By Lois Weldon

When it comes to writing assignments, it is difficult to find a conceptualized guide with clear and simple tips that are easy to follow. That’s exactly what this guide will provide: few simple tips on how to write great assignments, right when you need them. Some of these points will probably be familiar to you, but there is no harm in being reminded of the most important things before you start writing the assignments, which are usually determining on your credits.

The most important aspects: Outline and Introduction

Preparation is the key to success, especially when it comes to academic assignments. It is recommended to always write an outline before you start writing the actual assignment. The outline should include the main points of discussion, which will keep you focused throughout the work and will make your key points clearly defined. Outlining the assignment will save you a lot of time because it will organize your thoughts and make your literature searches much easier. The outline will also help you to create different sections and divide up the word count between them, which will make the assignment more organized.

The introduction is the next important part you should focus on. This is the part that defines the quality of your assignment in the eyes of the reader. The introduction must include a brief background on the main points of discussion, the purpose of developing such work and clear indications on how the assignment is being organized. Keep this part brief, within one or two paragraphs.

This is an example of including the above mentioned points into the introduction of an assignment that elaborates the topic of obesity reaching proportions:

Background : The twenty first century is characterized by many public health challenges, among which obesity takes a major part. The increasing prevalence of obesity is creating an alarming situation in both developed and developing regions of the world.

Structure and aim : This assignment will elaborate and discuss the specific pattern of obesity epidemic development, as well as its epidemiology. Debt, trade and globalization will also be analyzed as factors that led to escalation of the problem. Moreover, the assignment will discuss the governmental interventions that make efforts to address this issue.

Practical tips on assignment writing

Here are some practical tips that will keep your work focused and effective:

–         Critical thinking – Academic writing has to be characterized by critical thinking, not only to provide the work with the needed level, but also because it takes part in the final mark.

–         Continuity of ideas – When you get to the middle of assignment, things can get confusing. You have to make sure that the ideas are flowing continuously within and between paragraphs, so the reader will be enabled to follow the argument easily. Dividing the work in different paragraphs is very important for this purpose.

–         Usage of ‘you’ and ‘I’ – According to the academic writing standards, the assignments should be written in an impersonal language, which means that the usage of ‘you’ and ‘I’ should be avoided. The only acceptable way of building your arguments is by using opinions and evidence from authoritative sources.

–         Referencing – this part of the assignment is extremely important and it takes a big part in the final mark. Make sure to use either Vancouver or Harvard referencing systems, and use the same system in the bibliography and while citing work of other sources within the text.  

–         Usage of examples – A clear understanding on your assignment’s topic should be provided by comparing different sources and identifying their strengths and weaknesses in an objective manner. This is the part where you should show how the knowledge can be applied into practice.

–         Numbering and bullets – Instead of using numbering and bullets, the academic writing style prefers the usage of paragraphs.

–         Including figures and tables – The figures and tables are an effective way of conveying information to the reader in a clear manner, without disturbing the word count. Each figure and table should have clear headings and you should make sure to mention their sources in the bibliography.

–         Word count – the word count of your assignment mustn’t be far above or far below the required word count. The outline will provide you with help in this aspect, so make sure to plan the work in order to keep it within the boundaries.

The importance of an effective conclusion

The conclusion of your assignment is your ultimate chance to provide powerful arguments that will impress the reader. The conclusion in academic writing is usually expressed through three main parts:

–         Stating the context and aim of the assignment

–         Summarizing the main points briefly

–         Providing final comments with consideration of the future (discussing clear examples of things that can be done in order to improve the situation concerning your topic of discussion).

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Extremely useful tip for students wanting to score well on their assignments. I concur with the writer that writing an outline before ACTUALLY starting to write assignments is extremely important. I have observed students who start off quite well but they tend to lose focus in between which causes them to lose marks. So an outline helps them to maintain the theme focused.

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8 Fun Assignments for Students

As the school year winds down, you may find it challenging to keep your students engaged. Adding new, fun assignment ideas into the mix may be exactly what you and your students need in the homestretch. Let’s check out 8 assignments for students that can be easily added to your lessons, no matter what grade level you teach.

Assignment Ideas for Students That They Will Enjoy

1. take it outside.

Moving any lesson outside, particularly on a beautiful spring day, can be a fabulous way to brighten up everyone’s spirits (yours included!). For starters, science lessons can take place outdoors: observing plants, animals, or insects in their natural habitats, collecting water samples to examine under a microscope, identifying micro-ecosystems near school grounds, and much more.

If you’d like to try something a little different, you could host a social-studies-based lesson in the form of a community walk. Younger students can take note of the important parts of their community (fire hall, police station, library.) and then draw and write about what they saw once they get back to class. You can have students complete the assignment outside in the schoolyard, time and weather permitting. Older students can also do a walkabout as a class, perhaps with a specific goal in mind: What have you observed in the community that promotes health? How is the community designed, from the perspective of a city planner? Students can then write about, or develop a presentation of their observations and analysis.

2. Bring a story to life

Whether it’s a beloved storybook that your first-grade students can’t get enough of or a classic novel or short story about a social issue that appeals to your high school students, taking the action from the page to a production can be a memorable, fun assignment. Students can develop mini-plays (or lengthier ones, depending on your time constraints) based on a book.

You can assign a specific part of the book to small groups to re-enact, or student groups can choose their favorite part to act out. No need to worry about repetitiveness here—students are naturally creative and will likely put their own flair on their sections of the story.

This assignment idea for students gets them thinking about a book or story from different angles, promotes teamwork, and provides a low-pressure way to practice speaking and presentation skills. The best part is that students will remember this activity for years to come because it’s a creative break from the ordinary routines that they’re used to.

You could also try out this idea for a reenactment of a historical event or a famous scientific discovery—again, the options are plentiful for this think-outside-the-box idea.

4. Debate this

Incorporating respectful debate into your classroom can benefit students in any grade level, and in any subject area.

To get started, be sure to review the rules for debates (adjusted for your students’ grade level, of course), provide resources for information, give them a little practice time, and then have at it. As the teacher, you’ll act as a moderator. Younger students can debate light topics such as the best ice cream flavor, or the pros and cons of an extra recess every day. Older students can debate social issues, school policies such as dress codes, or any school-appropriate hot-button issue of the day.

5. The artist’s corner

You can incorporate art into any subject as well. The zen quality of intricately detailed coloring pages appeals to all ages and you’ll have students working on important skills such as hand-eye coordination, small motor functions, stress relief, and creativity.

Another project may involve having the entire class contribute a major art piece on a giant sheet of canvas or paper. Perhaps students can create a detailed mountain range, a city complete with businesses and roadways, or a vibrantly colored map of the world or a particular country.

Another option is to assigned students a certain ‘puzzle piece’ of a large picture. You can do this by marking off equal-sized squares on a big sheet of paper and breaking down a landscape or picture into sections. Each student can add their own skill and creativity, and it’s a great lesson on how each member of the class contributes to the big picture—both literally and figuratively!

6. Model behavior

Consider having students develop models in order to illustrate a concept. Younger kids will have a blast creating a model town (or one of their school!) out of milk cartons and small boxes (I did this as a sixth-grader myself, and it was seriously a lot of fun). Students can also create a historical place in the same way, whether it’s a specific landmark or a historically accurate fort or village.

For science lessons, have students make a model of an eyeball, heart, or any other body part or system. Blending creativity with technical knowledge will solidify the concept you’re teaching, and kids will be so engrossed in their work that time will fly by for everyone.

7. Student teachers

Every kid in your class will have something they’re passionate about—whether it’s a sport or game, a specific skill, a treasured hobby, or an area of history or science that they’ve read up on out of interest. Have students choose a topic or activity that they can teach the rest of the class, and then let them do just that. Frame this assignment as workshops put on by student “experts,” and consider doing a few each day until everyone has had a turn.

Bonus: These presentations may inspire kids to pick up a brand-new interest, or students may realize that they have a kindred spirit in the room in the form of shared interests.

8. Room for improvement

Have your class brainstorm (either as a whole or in groups) ways to improve their school or larger community. Narrow down ideas so that they’re feasible, help students carry out their plans, and then engage in a reflection either in the form of a conversation or a more formal written piece.

Track the ways that the improvement has helped—students will feel pride in actually making things better. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Picking up litter around the school or local community
• Volunteering time or putting on a performance at a nursing home
• Teaching younger students about anti-bullying methods or the environment
• Brightening up space in the community or school with art
• Establishing a free library (look up ‘little free libraries’ — they’re awesome!)

Your students will probably come up with some creative ideas that you’d never considered yourself, from areas they’ve observed that could use some kind of improvement to ideas for how to make things better for everyone .

This type of assignment naturally lends itself to a health or social studies class, but don’t discount the other subject areas. How can we use science or math to improve our surroundings? How can we use math to quantify the effectiveness of our improvements, or to budget if we need to? How can we bring physical education to the community and encourage healthy lifestyle choices?

Discover Some Fun!

The key to adding in some memorable, fun assignments for students is to think about what gets kids moving and excited to learn. Often, this will look like students expressing themselves and/or making a real difference, or both simultaneously. See what your kids are capable of, and have fun doing it!

This article was adapted from a blog post initially developed by the education technology company Classcraft, which was acquired by HMH in 2023. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of HMH.

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University life comes with its share of challenges. One of these is writing longer assignments that require higher information, communication and critical thinking skills than what you might have been used to in high school. Here are five tips to help you get ahead.

1. Use all available sources of information

Beyond instructions and deadlines, lecturers make available an increasing number of resources. But students often overlook these.

For example, to understand how your assignment will be graded, you can examine the rubric . This is a chart indicating what you need to do to obtain a high distinction, a credit or a pass, as well as the course objectives – also known as “learning outcomes”.

Other resources include lecture recordings, reading lists, sample assignments and discussion boards. All this information is usually put together in an online platform called a learning management system (LMS). Examples include Blackboard , Moodle , Canvas and iLearn . Research shows students who use their LMS more frequently tend to obtain higher final grades.

If after scrolling through your LMS you still have questions about your assignment, you can check your lecturer’s consultation hours.

2. Take referencing seriously

Plagiarism – using somebody else’s words or ideas without attribution – is a serious offence at university. It is a form of cheating.

In many cases, though, students are unaware they have cheated. They are simply not familiar with referencing styles – such as APA , Harvard , Vancouver , Chicago , etc – or lack the skills to put the information from their sources into their own words.

To avoid making this mistake, you may approach your university’s library, which is likely to offer face-to-face workshops or online resources on referencing. Academic support units may also help with paraphrasing.

You can also use referencing management software, such as EndNote or Mendeley . You can then store your sources, retrieve citations and create reference lists with only a few clicks. For undergraduate students, Zotero has been recommended as it seems to be more user-friendly.

Using this kind of software will certainly save you time searching for and formatting references. However, you still need to become familiar with the citation style in your discipline and revise the formatting accordingly.

3. Plan before you write

If you were to build a house, you wouldn’t start by laying bricks at random. You’d start with a blueprint. Likewise, writing an academic paper requires careful planning: you need to decide the number of sections, their organisation, and the information and sources you will include in each.

Research shows students who prepare detailed outlines produce higher-quality texts. Planning will not only help you get better grades, but will also reduce the time you spend staring blankly at the screen thinking about what to write next.

During the planning stage, using programs like OneNote from Microsoft Office or Outline for Mac can make the task easier as they allow you to organise information in tabs. These bits of information can be easily rearranged for later drafting. Navigating through the tabs is also easier than scrolling through a long Word file.

4. Choose the right words

Which of these sentences is more appropriate for an assignment?

a. “This paper talks about why the planet is getting hotter”, or b. “This paper examines the causes of climate change”.

The written language used at university is more formal and technical than the language you normally use in social media or while chatting with your friends. Academic words tend to be longer and their meaning is also more precise. “Climate change” implies more than just the planet “getting hotter”.

To find the right words, you can use SkELL , which shows you the words that appear more frequently, with your search entry categorised grammatically. For example, if you enter “paper”, it will tell you it is often the subject of verbs such as “present”, “describe”, “examine” and “discuss”.

Another option is the Writefull app, which does a similar job without having to use an online browser.

5. Edit and proofread

If you’re typing the last paragraph of the assignment ten minutes before the deadline, you will be missing a very important step in the writing process: editing and proofreading your text. A 2018 study found a group of university students did significantly better in a test after incorporating the process of planning, drafting and editing in their writing.

You probably already know to check the spelling of a word if it appears underlined in red. You may even use a grammar checker such as Grammarly . However, no software to date can detect every error and it is not uncommon to be given inaccurate suggestions.

So, in addition to your choice of proofreader, you need to improve and expand your grammar knowledge. Check with the academic support services at your university if they offer any relevant courses.

Written communication is a skill that requires effort and dedication. That’s why universities are investing in support services – face-to-face workshops, individual consultations, and online courses – to help students in this process. You can also take advantage of a wide range of web-based resources such as spell checkers, vocabulary tools and referencing software – many of them free.

Improving your written communication will help you succeed at university and beyond.

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If you're a student, you need a system to organize classwork, exams, and life in general. And it's true, there is an app for everything. But there are lots of apps for planning and time management. Which ones make effective school planner apps?

When deciding on a planner app, you should obviously look for one with features most relevant to your life and your schedule. It should have a distinct purpose. And It shouldn't be thought of as a one-size-fits all productivity app . Here are the qualities to look for in a good student planner app:

Visually clean user experience vs. info-dense

Highly customizable vs. highly structured

Integrated with other apps vs. self-contained, with all the features you'll need in one place

Specialized for students vs. transferrable to post-school life

Here, you can check out just a few of the best school planners currently available. Each is highly rated, affordable, and, in several cases, geared specifically toward school and study. And they’re easy to find. Most are available in the Apple App Store or Google Play store for use on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or other smartphone.

7 great planner apps for high school and college students

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with paid upgrades available

Todoist is a project planner and to-do list all in one. Used by companies like Amazon and Disney, and made for everyone from students to executives, Todoist is an app that can carry you through school and beyond.

Although you can pay to upgrade, the free version offers more than most students are likely to need. Todoist includes features that help you: 

 Enter important details or to-dos in a note-taking section before you forget them

Set up projects for each class and any other activities or hobbies you're involved in

Add "next action" items, so you can always look ahead to your next assignment

Cross items off your checklist without losing them for good

Other helpful features include due dates for individual tasks and reminders that pop up on your phone or email. You can customize every feature, so you won't get lots of notifications without asking for them.

Todoist also allows you to label tasks. You can label by priority, context (laptop work, library, etc.), or any other system you want to create. You can also indicate recurring tasks, like weekly quizzes, so you never miss an assignment.

2. Microsoft To Do

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with Microsoft account

A reworking of the long-appreciated Wunderlist, Microsoft To Do has continued to evolve its features to make it stand out in the field of student planner apps.

One feature that stands out in To Do is that things you didn't check off from previous days stay in the “Yesterday” box. That way you can specifically choose which items to transfer to "My day," and plan a better time for those that won't fit in today's schedule.

To Do allows you to sort tasks into basic lists that you set up, such as "Work," "Home," or "Lab." You can then add subtasks to the items on each list. For example, if your list includes, "Presentation for econ class," create subtasks for "Brainstorm subjects," "Find sources," or other project milestones. 

To Do also includes some features that will please visually oriented people. Dark mode is helpful if you're reviewing your day just before sleep or when you first wake up in the morning. You can also change the background for each list, with lots of modern and inspiring designs.

3. Calendly

iOS, Android, and desktop: Free with additional features available on paid plans

Calendly simplifies scheduling with groups and individuals. As group projects have become the new normal, you’ll likely have to set up plenty of meetings with groups and individuals during the course of your time as a student. You can save a lot of time by scheduling and managing those meetings with Calendly.

Here's how it works:

Connect Calendly with your digital calendar, like Google Calendar , Outlook , and others.

Create a meeting request.

Set the parameters. For example, you can let recipients see your availability, so they can pick a day and time, or you can set a day and time and they can either accept it or request a different time.

Select recipients and send.

Calendly will gather responses from the people you want to meet with, and you'll have a meeting set up without the long texting thread that's usually required.

Other helpful features include the options of Round Robin or collective scheduling on the paid plans. If others share their availability, Calendly will show times that work for everyone, so you can pick. Or, you can use its Meeting Polls feature to let people vote on proposed times before setting your meeting . Also, you can set reminders both for yourself and for those who agreed to meet with you.

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4. iStudiez Pro

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with available paid Full Version upgrade 

iStudiez Pro is one of the highest-rated planner apps designed just for students. Enter your class schedule including the professor's name, contact info, and office hours. Then, you can color code your classes and use icons to make it visually interesting and easy to scan.

"Week view" allows you to plan your time and get ready for upcoming classes. "Day view" shows you tasks and scheduled items for today. For each class, you can add assignments, their due dates, and specific tasks associated with them.

If you upgrade to the Full Version of iStudiez Pro, you can even get a regular update on your GPA. As you receive graded assignments back, enter the grade and point value. iStudiez will do the calculating for you with its GPA tracker. It keeps this info from semester to semester, so you can keep the big picture in mind.

5. myHomework

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free or $4.99 per year for Premium

The myHomework student planner is a clean and simple planner app for education. Many teachers have already adopted it for e-learning or online instruction, but it's great for individual use as well.

It's formatted for several types of class scheduling, such as block, period, or time-based schedules. myHomework allows you to not only input assignments and add tasks required to complete them, it also allows for prioritizing and categorizing tasks, so you can focus on what's most needed at any given time. You can set reminders for upcoming due dates too, so you don’t miss deadlines by accident (or procrastination).

While you do need internet connectivity to sync with other devices, this homework app still has full functionality even when you're not connected to WiFi. The free version has plenty of great features, but the paid version of this homework planner lets you get rid of ads as well as share assignments, add file attachments to assignments, and switch out your theme.

6. Power Planner

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with paid upgrade available

Power Planner is a well-established student planner app with many of the same features as myHomework and iStudiez, like entering your schedule, keeping track of your GPA, and viewing assignments and exams.

Though the app is full of useful features, one element that sets it apart from other similar apps is the responsiveness of the developer. Power Planner is updated regularly, offering continual improvements to its features.

The GPA calculator is more robust in this app compared to others, with its "What if?" feature, which calculates what scores you need on assignments to get an A in a class. It also includes notifications for due dates coming up. The paid version allows you to enter more grades and stores your GPA info from one semester to the next.

Android, iOS, and desktop: Free with multiple paid plans starting at $5, and an automatic student discount

ClickUp is the only productivity platform built to tackle everything from complex projects to your daily assignments, all in one screen. With hundreds of customizable features to organize documents, take notes, schedule due dates, and more, ClickUp is a great daily planner for students at every level.

ClickUp's flexible organizational Hierarchy is perfect for breaking down course loads into manageable tasks, subtasks, and Checklists. There are over 15 ways to visualize your schedule in ClickUp including a dynamic Calendar, List, and Everything view for a high-level look at all projects and deadlines. Plus, ClickUp's Home feature syncs with your favorite calendar app to present your classes, reminders, and messages conveniently alongside your upcoming tasks.

ClickUp was built to consolidate your work into one centralized hub that can be accessed virtually anywhere, even offline, from your phone, or on your Apple Watch. You can create detailed course notes, format drafts, and everything in between using ClickUp's built-in document editor, then export or share them in seconds with a simple URL.

Access its top daily planner features, ClickUp Docs, unlimited tasks, over 1,000 integrations, and more when you sign up for ClickUp's Free Forever Plan, and automatically save 25% on any paid plan for being a student.

3 tips for getting the most from your student planner app

In addition to finding a great app for students, these tips can help you increase your productivity and keep your schedule running smoothly. No matter which app you choose, you’ll get more out of it if you use it alongside smart planning practices.

1. Treat yourself to a semester review

At the beginning of each semester, set aside a couple of hours to prepare yourself and get everything organized in your app and in your head. Make it fun: Take yourself out for coffee, turn on your favorite music, and turn off your texting and other notifications. This is time to get in the zone.

Give yourself time to look through your new app's features and figure out the best way to use them (or customize them) for you. It's helpful to read reviews, as people will talk about the most useful features. It's also an easy way to learn how to use the app.

Gather your syllabi, work schedules, and any other pertinent calendar info. First, enter all your calendar info for the semester. This helps you understand what your weekly schedule will be like. Then create projects or enter assignments (and due dates) for any big projects  your professors already have planned.

For example, the class may require a video assignment due at the end of the semester. Create a task called "plan out video project," and set the due date for around the time you want to begin the project. You don't want to get bogged down in planning the details of all those projects during your semester review. If you stay focused on the big picture, you may have time for more specific project planning at the end of your review session.

This is also a good time to set goals for yourself. Do you want to turn in more assignments on time or participate more in class? Do you want to learn a new instrument or join a team? Get inspired about doing more than just making it through the semester. With a powerful school planner app on your side, this could be your best semester yet — and there's more to that than just getting good grades.

2. Add a weekly review to your calendar

To keep your planner system functional, you have to keep giving it attention. Set up a time every week — about 30 minutes to an hour — for reviewing your projects and planning out your weekly schedule. Make this appointment as set-in-stone as your class times, so you aren’t tempted to put it off.

You can use this time to input any grades you've received if you've chosen an app with a GPA-tracking feature. Make sure that for every project, assignment or exam, you've entered specific tasks to prepare for them as well. You don't want to just remember that you have something due. You want to have a plan for turning in your best work! 

This is also a great time to set up meetings you'll need for the week. Use an app like Calendly to send out requests for meetings, so you're not scrambling at the last minute to find a time when everyone can meet.

And don't forget to schedule some rest! One of the best ways to stay motivated and stick with your work is to know you have some quality fun time coming.

3. Plan daily check-ins

Every morning look over your daily schedule and your list of things to do. This usually doesn’t take more than five minutes, but it can do a lot to help you bring your best to the things that are important to you.

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Choosing the student planner app that’s right for you is a great way of keeping your mind focused and your grades high during the semester. A great app will help you stay on top of your classes and work, especially if you keep your app up-to-date with regular reviews. 

A great calendar app can also help you to make the most of the other aspects of your life, for a less stressful, more rewarding student experience. The world needs what you have to give, and these apps can help you give your best.

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As a student, you're responsible for keeping track of test dates, quizzes, homework assignments, and final exams. On top of that, maybe you partake in after-school activities and sports. This makes it even harder for you to keep track of due dates and tests.

If you feel that you're sinking into a pile of assignments, you need to add some organization to your life. These are some of the best study planner apps for Android and iOS that can help you set times to study and remind you of upcoming exams, so you're not caught off-guard.

Chipper is one of the most popular and best study planners for students. Using Chipper can greatly improve your time-management skills.

This study planning app comes equipped with several tools dedicated to students . Simply add all the courses that you're currently taking, and organize them by time and date in the built-in schedule.

Chipper also allows you to add tests, homework due dates, papers, labs, and quizzes to your calendar to help you stay on top of your coursework. On top of that, you can set reminders that Chipper will send as notifications, so you never miss a deadline. And when you're ready to study, open the Study tab to set a timer for your session.

That means you don't need to download a Pomodoro timer app for such. But if you do, here are the best Pomodoro timer apps .

This app rewards you with earnings in the form of imaginary cash as you complete tasks. You don't actually receive any of these earnings in real life, but it's a good incentive to keep you moving forward.

Download: Chipper for Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

2. Classify

Use Classify to build an easy-to-read schedule for your homework assignments, projects, quizzes, and other activities. Because it has a clear and simple interface and a lot of useful features, it is a unique study tracker app.

Classify helps you organize your school life by adding everything important in one place. It also provides templates for tasks, homework assignments, and events. For example, you can attach a PDF when you add an assignment, and you can set priorities for tasks.

Simply add this semester's courses, along with assignments and their due dates. Classify will let you know when your assignments are due and give you helpful reminders about upcoming deadlines, making it a great study planner app for students. Additionally, it has a Pomodoro functionality built-in if you fancy using the Pomodoro technique .

Download: Classify for iOS | Android (Free)

3. My Study Life

My Study Life is yet another great study planner app you should try today. With My Study Life, you can easily add tasks, classes, and exams to a weekly schedule template for students. When you add your classes, you can input detailed information about them such as the room number, module, time, and even the teacher.

If you struggle to remember holidays or class rotations, you can input that information in My Study Life as well. Your dashboard displays all your upcoming assignments, exams, and classes. This way, you'll never forget about that assignment that's due tomorrow.

Download: My Study Life for iOS | Android (Free)

4. Power Planner

Power Planner is a clean and simple study schedule app that's perfect for middle school, high school, and even college students.

As one of the most useful apps for every student , it helps you remember class times, keep track of tests, and can assist you with staying on top of your assignments.

Power Planner integrates with Google Calendar to make your life even easier. Better yet, you can also estimate your GPA by inputting assignment and test grades.

However, if you want to add more than one semester and five grades per class, you'll have to spend a few dollars on the premium version.

Download: Power Planner for iOS | Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

5. Lessons School Planner

Lessons School Planner is a study tracking app that is built with simplicity in mind ensuring your energy is focused on increasing productivity and getting work done instead of organization. It can be likened to a simple to-do list tool but for students. When you download the app, you can start by creating a custom lesson plan, or importing one if you have it already on another device.

The app has lessons added already, but you can customize them depending on your needs. It makes organization easier by using a number system to organize lessons.

Tapping on a subject on your daily lesson plan allows you to add activities related to it, like an upcoming assignment submission deadline, exam, test, project, presentation, and more. These activities can then be viewed on a dedicated page. The app also allows you to set reminders for your tasks, ensuring that you don't miss out on anything important.

Download: Lessons for Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

6. Study Bunny: Focus Timer

Study Bunny is a less conventional study tracker app, but it makes studying a lot more fun. For starters, it introduces you to an adorable cartoon bunny that acts as your study partner.

You can use the app to time study sessions, create awesome to-do lists , make flashcards, and keep track of your progress.

When you start studying, you'll earn coins that you can use to treat the bunny. You can buy items to feed and customize your pal, which will help motivate you to finish a long study session.

Download: Study Bunny: Focus Timer for iOS | Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

Vaia (formerly StudySmarter) is a helpful study-planning app that lets you collaborate with other students from around the world.

To help you save time, the app allows for shareable flashcards. This means that you can search for and use flashcards that other users have already made which makes learning easier. As a study planner app for students, Vaia is also featured in our list of the best flash card apps .

In addition to that handy feature, Vaia lets you upload and annotate documents, as well as create study groups with students from other universities. And when you want to check your progress, you can use the app's built-in charts to visualize your study time and see if you're meeting your weekly goals.

Download: Vaia for iOS | Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

8. myHomework Student Planner

The myHomework Student Planner app is a straightforward way to keep tabs on your studies. To get started, you simply have to input your class schedule and any upcoming assignments.

myHomework Student Planner will then generate a color-coded class schedule, as well as a calendar that organizes your upcoming classes, assignments, and tests. Besides that, it also creates a clean list of homework assignments, which makes it much easier to remember important due dates.

Download: myHomework Student Planner for iOS | Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

9. Smart Timetable

To get started on Smart Timetable, add your classes as events with how often you want to study for them. When it's time to hunker down, Smart Timetable will send a notification to your phone as a reminder.

The app allows you to input additional information about each class including the type, building and room number, and instructor, and you can even upload class notes. Each day the app's home page has the day's classes, and you can swipe left to view upcoming classes in the follow-up days.

There's also a task tab where you can add your upcoming assignments and tick them off once you're done.

Download: Smart Timetable for Android (Free, subscription available)

10. School Planner

The School Planner app has a ton of versatility when it comes to schedule options. You can input your classes into the app by using the available easy-to-use default templates.

Templates include everything you need to stay on top of your classes, including day, time, teacher, subject, frequency, and room. You also have the ability to add any upcoming events, whether it's a simple reminder, an upcoming exam, or a homework submission deadline.

All the upcoming tasks will show up on the app's home page in a sleek Overview page with a snapshot of any upcoming events in the next seven days, what's on your schedule today, tomorrow, and a detailed outlook of the upcoming week. School Planner's interface and organization make it one of the best study scheduling apps around.

The experience isn't limited to class times and assignments; you can also add grades, teachers, recordings, and days you were absent. Hit the hamburger icon in the top left to get an idea of how much the app offers.

Download: School Planner for Android (Free, in-app purchases available)

Stay on Track With the Best Study Planner Apps for Students

Who needs a messy assignment book when you have a study planner app? Instead of jotting down due dates on your calendar, take them with you on your smartphone.

Moreover, having an app at your fingertips can serve as a reminder to start studying or to complete an important assignment. Better yet, it's much easier to read and visualize when you use a template in an app.

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There are many creative ways in which teachers can design assignments to support student success. We can do this while simultaneously not getting bogged down with the various obstructions that keep students from both completing and learning from the assignments. For me, assignments fall into two categories: those that are graded automatically, such as SmartBook® readings and quizzes in Connect®; and those that I need to grade by hand, such as writing assignments.  

For those of us teaching large, introductory classes, most of our assignments are graded automatically, which is great for our time management. But our students will ultimately deliver a plethora of colorful excuses as to why they were not completed and why extensions are warranted. How do we give them a little leeway to make the semester run more smoothly, so there are fewer worries about a reading that was missed or a quiz that went by too quickly? Here are a few tactics I use. 

Automatically graded assignments: 

Multiple assignment attempts  

• This eases the mental pressure of a timed assignment and covers computer mishaps or human error on the first attempt. 
• You can deduct points for every attempt taken if you are worried about students taking advantage. 

Automatically dropped assignments  

• Within a subset or set of assignments, automatically drop a few from grading. This can take care of all excuses for missing an assignment. 
• Additionally, you can give a little grade boost to those who complete all their assignments (over a certain grade). 

Due dates  

• Consider staggering due dates during the week instead of making them all due on Sunday night.  
• Set the due date for readings the night before you cover the material, so students are prepared.  

Requirements  

• If we want our students to read, then make a reading assignment a requirement of a quiz. 

The tactics above might be applied to written assignments, too. An easy way to bolster a student’s interest and investment in these longer assignments is to give them a choice. This could be in the topic, location of study, or presentation style. For example, if you want them to analyze the susceptibility of a beach to hurricane threat, why not let them choose the location? In this way, you will also be gaining a lot of new information for your own use. 

With a small amount of effort, we can design our classes, so students concentrate on learning the subject matter rather than the logistics of completing the assignments. 

Gina Seegers Szablewski has taught large introductory geology classes at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for over 20 years with a total of nearly 20,000 students. Having received her BA in geology from Lawrence University and MS in geology (sedimentology) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she first worked as a geologist in environmental consulting for 7 years. Currently, she teaches physical and environmental geology and earth science classes in person and online, while working with McGrawHill in a variety of roles, not just as the author of Environmental Geology but also as a digital faculty consultant, subject matter expert, and lead digital author. She enjoys sharing with other teachers her experiences using digital content in and out of the classroom to improve both teaching and learning. She is an active member of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers and the Geological Society of America, and she frequently attends short courses and workshops associated with geoscience education. When she is not learning, teaching, and thinking about science and science education, she enjoys hiking, traveling, yoga, walking her standard poodle, reading, cooking, and crocheting. She and her husband have two children – one a high school earth science teacher in Brooklyn, NY, and one a mechanical engineer in Boston, MA.

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Designing Assignments for Learning

The rapid shift to remote teaching and learning meant that many instructors reimagined their assessment practices. Whether adapting existing assignments or creatively designing new opportunities for their students to learn, instructors focused on helping students make meaning and demonstrate their learning outside of the traditional, face-to-face classroom setting. This resource distills the elements of assignment design that are important to carry forward as we continue to seek better ways of assessing learning and build on our innovative assignment designs.

On this page:

Rethinking traditional tests, quizzes, and exams.

• Examples from the Columbia University Classroom
• Tips for Designing Assignments for Learning

Reflect On Your Assignment Design

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Traditional assessments tend to reveal whether students can recognize, recall, or replicate what was learned out of context, and tend to focus on students providing correct responses (Wiggins, 1990). In contrast, authentic assignments, which are course assessments, engage students in higher order thinking, as they grapple with real or simulated challenges that help them prepare for their professional lives, and draw on the course knowledge learned and the skills acquired to create justifiable answers, performances or products (Wiggins, 1990). An authentic assessment provides opportunities for students to practice, consult resources, learn from feedback, and refine their performances and products accordingly (Wiggins 1990, 1998, 2014). 

Authentic assignments ask students to “do” the subject with an audience in mind and apply their learning in a new situation. Examples of authentic assignments include asking students to: 

• Write for a real audience (e.g., a memo, a policy brief, letter to the editor, a grant proposal, reports, building a website) and/or publication;
• Solve problem sets that have real world application; 
• Design projects that address a real world problem; 
• Engage in a community-partnered research project;
• Create an exhibit, performance, or conference presentation ;
• Compile and reflect on their work through a portfolio/e-portfolio.

Noteworthy elements of authentic designs are that instructors scaffold the assignment, and play an active role in preparing students for the tasks assigned, while students are intentionally asked to reflect on the process and product of their work thus building their metacognitive skills (Herrington and Oliver, 2000; Ashford-Rowe, Herrington and Brown, 2013; Frey, Schmitt, and Allen, 2012). 

It’s worth noting here that authentic assessments can initially be time consuming to design, implement, and grade. They are critiqued for being challenging to use across course contexts and for grading reliability issues (Maclellan, 2004). Despite these challenges, authentic assessments are recognized as beneficial to student learning (Svinicki, 2004) as they are learner-centered (Weimer, 2013), promote academic integrity (McLaughlin, L. and Ricevuto, 2021; Sotiriadou et al., 2019; Schroeder, 2021) and motivate students to learn (Ambrose et al., 2010). The Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning is always available to consult with faculty who are considering authentic assessment designs and to discuss challenges and affordances.   

Examples from the Columbia University Classroom 

Columbia instructors have experimented with alternative ways of assessing student learning from oral exams to technology-enhanced assignments. Below are a few examples of authentic assignments in various teaching contexts across Columbia University. 

• E-portfolios: Statia Cook shares her experiences with an ePorfolio assignment in her co-taught Frontiers of Science course (a submission to the Voices of Hybrid and Online Teaching and Learning initiative); CUIMC use of ePortfolios ;
• Case studies: Columbia instructors have engaged their students in authentic ways through case studies drawing on the Case Consortium at Columbia University. Read and watch a faculty spotlight to learn how Professor Mary Ann Price uses the case method to place pre-med students in real-life scenarios;
• Simulations: students at CUIMC engage in simulations to develop their professional skills in The Mary & Michael Jaharis Simulation Center in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center in the Columbia School of Nursing; 
• Experiential learning: instructors have drawn on New York City as a learning laboratory such as Barnard’s NYC as Lab webpage which highlights courses that engage students in NYC;
• Design projects that address real world problems: Yevgeniy Yesilevskiy on the Engineering design projects completed using lab kits during remote learning. Watch Dr. Yesilevskiy talk about his teaching and read the Columbia News article . 
• Writing assignments: Lia Marshall and her teaching associate Aparna Balasundaram reflect on their “non-disposable or renewable assignments” to prepare social work students for their professional lives as they write for a real audience; and Hannah Weaver spoke about a sandbox assignment used in her Core Literature Humanities course at the 2021 Celebration of Teaching and Learning Symposium . Watch Dr. Weaver share her experiences.  

​Tips for Designing Assignments for Learning

While designing an effective authentic assignment may seem like a daunting task, the following tips can be used as a starting point. See the Resources section for frameworks and tools that may be useful in this effort.  

Align the assignment with your course learning objectives 

Identify the kind of thinking that is important in your course, the knowledge students will apply, and the skills they will practice using through the assignment. What kind of thinking will students be asked to do for the assignment? What will students learn by completing this assignment? How will the assignment help students achieve the desired course learning outcomes? For more information on course learning objectives, see the CTL’s Course Design Essentials self-paced course and watch the video on Articulating Learning Objectives .  

Identify an authentic meaning-making task

For meaning-making to occur, students need to understand the relevance of the assignment to the course and beyond (Ambrose et al., 2010). To Bean (2011) a “meaning-making” or “meaning-constructing” task has two dimensions: 1) it presents students with an authentic disciplinary problem or asks students to formulate their own problems, both of which engage them in active critical thinking, and 2) the problem is placed in “a context that gives students a role or purpose, a targeted audience, and a genre.” (Bean, 2011: 97-98). 

An authentic task gives students a realistic challenge to grapple with, a role to take on that allows them to “rehearse for the complex ambiguities” of life, provides resources and supports to draw on, and requires students to justify their work and the process they used to inform their solution (Wiggins, 1990). Note that if students find an assignment interesting or relevant, they will see value in completing it. 

Consider the kind of activities in the real world that use the knowledge and skills that are the focus of your course. How is this knowledge and these skills applied to answer real-world questions to solve real-world problems? (Herrington et al., 2010: 22). What do professionals or academics in your discipline do on a regular basis? What does it mean to think like a biologist, statistician, historian, social scientist? How might your assignment ask students to draw on current events, issues, or problems that relate to the course and are of interest to them? How might your assignment tap into student motivation and engage them in the kinds of thinking they can apply to better understand the world around them? (Ambrose et al., 2010). 

Determine the evaluation criteria and create a rubric

To ensure equitable and consistent grading of assignments across students, make transparent the criteria you will use to evaluate student work. The criteria should focus on the knowledge and skills that are central to the assignment. Build on the criteria identified, create a rubric that makes explicit the expectations of deliverables and share this rubric with your students so they can use it as they work on the assignment. For more information on rubrics, see the CTL’s resource Incorporating Rubrics into Your Grading and Feedback Practices , and explore the Association of American Colleges & Universities VALUE Rubrics (Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education). 

Build in metacognition

Ask students to reflect on what and how they learned from the assignment. Help students uncover personal relevance of the assignment, find intrinsic value in their work, and deepen their motivation by asking them to reflect on their process and their assignment deliverable. Sample prompts might include: what did you learn from this assignment? How might you draw on the knowledge and skills you used on this assignment in the future? See Ambrose et al., 2010 for more strategies that support motivation and the CTL’s resource on Metacognition ). 

Provide students with opportunities to practice

Design your assignment to be a learning experience and prepare students for success on the assignment. If students can reasonably expect to be successful on an assignment when they put in the required effort ,with the support and guidance of the instructor, they are more likely to engage in the behaviors necessary for learning (Ambrose et al., 2010). Ensure student success by actively teaching the knowledge and skills of the course (e.g., how to problem solve, how to write for a particular audience), modeling the desired thinking, and creating learning activities that build up to a graded assignment. Provide opportunities for students to practice using the knowledge and skills they will need for the assignment, whether through low-stakes in-class activities or homework activities that include opportunities to receive and incorporate formative feedback. For more information on providing feedback, see the CTL resource Feedback for Learning . 

Communicate about the assignment 

Share the purpose, task, audience, expectations, and criteria for the assignment. Students may have expectations about assessments and how they will be graded that is informed by their prior experiences completing high-stakes assessments, so be transparent. Tell your students why you are asking them to do this assignment, what skills they will be using, how it aligns with the course learning outcomes, and why it is relevant to their learning and their professional lives (i.e., how practitioners / professionals use the knowledge and skills in your course in real world contexts and for what purposes). Finally, verify that students understand what they need to do to complete the assignment. This can be done by asking students to respond to poll questions about different parts of the assignment, a “scavenger hunt” of the assignment instructions–giving students questions to answer about the assignment and having them work in small groups to answer the questions, or by having students share back what they think is expected of them.

Plan to iterate and to keep the focus on learning 

Draw on multiple sources of data to help make decisions about what changes are needed to the assignment, the assignment instructions, and/or rubric to ensure that it contributes to student learning. Explore assignment performance data. As Deandra Little reminds us: “a really good assignment, which is a really good assessment, also teaches you something or tells the instructor something. As much as it tells you what students are learning, it’s also telling you what they aren’t learning.” ( Teaching in Higher Ed podcast episode 337 ). Assignment bottlenecks–where students get stuck or struggle–can be good indicators that students need further support or opportunities to practice prior to completing an assignment. This awareness can inform teaching decisions. 

Triangulate the performance data by collecting student feedback, and noting your own reflections about what worked well and what did not. Revise the assignment instructions, rubric, and teaching practices accordingly. Consider how you might better align your assignment with your course objectives and/or provide more opportunities for students to practice using the knowledge and skills that they will rely on for the assignment. Additionally, keep in mind societal, disciplinary, and technological changes as you tweak your assignments for future use. 

Now is a great time to reflect on your practices and experiences with assignment design and think critically about your approach. Take a closer look at an existing assignment. Questions to consider include: What is this assignment meant to do? What purpose does it serve? Why do you ask students to do this assignment? How are they prepared to complete the assignment? Does the assignment assess the kind of learning that you really want? What would help students learn from this assignment? 

Using the tips in the previous section: How can the assignment be tweaked to be more authentic and meaningful to students? 

As you plan forward for post-pandemic teaching and reflect on your practices and reimagine your course design, you may find the following CTL resources helpful: Reflecting On Your Experiences with Remote Teaching , Transition to In-Person Teaching , and Course Design Support .

The Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is here to help!

For assistance with assignment design, rubric design, or any other teaching and learning need, please request a consultation by emailing [email protected] . 

Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework for assignments. The TILT Examples and Resources page ( https://tilthighered.com/tiltexamplesandresources ) includes example assignments from across disciplines, as well as a transparent assignment template and a checklist for designing transparent assignments . Each emphasizes the importance of articulating to students the purpose of the assignment or activity, the what and how of the task, and specifying the criteria that will be used to assess students. 

Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) offers VALUE ADD (Assignment Design and Diagnostic) tools ( https://www.aacu.org/value-add-tools ) to help with the creation of clear and effective assignments that align with the desired learning outcomes and associated VALUE rubrics (Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education). VALUE ADD encourages instructors to explicitly state assignment information such as the purpose of the assignment, what skills students will be using, how it aligns with course learning outcomes, the assignment type, the audience and context for the assignment, clear evaluation criteria, desired formatting, and expectations for completion whether individual or in a group.

Villarroel et al. (2017) propose a blueprint for building authentic assessments which includes four steps: 1) consider the workplace context, 2) design the authentic assessment; 3) learn and apply standards for judgement; and 4) give feedback. 

References 

Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M. W., & DiPietro, M. (2010). Chapter 3: What Factors Motivate Students to Learn? In How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching . Jossey-Bass. 

Ashford-Rowe, K., Herrington, J., and Brown, C. (2013). Establishing the critical elements that determine authentic assessment. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education. 39(2), 205-222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2013.819566 .  

Bean, J.C. (2011). Engaging Ideas: The Professor’s Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom . Second Edition. Jossey-Bass. 

Frey, B. B, Schmitt, V. L., and Allen, J. P. (2012). Defining Authentic Classroom Assessment. Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation. 17(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/sxbs-0829  

Herrington, J., Reeves, T. C., and Oliver, R. (2010). A Guide to Authentic e-Learning . Routledge. 

Herrington, J. and Oliver, R. (2000). An instructional design framework for authentic learning environments. Educational Technology Research and Development, 48(3), 23-48. 

Litchfield, B. C. and Dempsey, J. V. (2015). Authentic Assessment of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes. New Directions for Teaching and Learning. 142 (Summer 2015), 65-80. 

Maclellan, E. (2004). How convincing is alternative assessment for use in higher education. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education. 29(3), June 2004. DOI: 10.1080/0260293042000188267

McLaughlin, L. and Ricevuto, J. (2021). Assessments in a Virtual Environment: You Won’t Need that Lockdown Browser! Faculty Focus. June 2, 2021. 

Mueller, J. (2005). The Authentic Assessment Toolbox: Enhancing Student Learning through Online Faculty Development . MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. 1(1). July 2005. Mueller’s Authentic Assessment Toolbox is available online. 

Schroeder, R. (2021). Vaccinate Against Cheating With Authentic Assessment . Inside Higher Ed. (February 26, 2021).  

Sotiriadou, P., Logan, D., Daly, A., and Guest, R. (2019). The role of authentic assessment to preserve academic integrity and promote skills development and employability. Studies in Higher Education. 45(111), 2132-2148. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2019.1582015    

Stachowiak, B. (Host). (November 25, 2020). Authentic Assignments with Deandra Little. (Episode 337). In Teaching in Higher Ed . https://teachinginhighered.com/podcast/authentic-assignments/  

Svinicki, M. D. (2004). Authentic Assessment: Testing in Reality. New Directions for Teaching and Learning. 100 (Winter 2004): 23-29. 

Villarroel, V., Bloxham, S, Bruna, D., Bruna, C., and Herrera-Seda, C. (2017). Authentic assessment: creating a blueprint for course design. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education. 43(5), 840-854. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2017.1412396    

Weimer, M. (2013). Learner-Centered Teaching: Five Key Changes to Practice . Second Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 

Wiggins, G. (2014). Authenticity in assessment, (re-)defined and explained. Retrieved from https://grantwiggins.wordpress.com/2014/01/26/authenticity-in-assessment-re-defined-and-explained/

Wiggins, G. (1998). Teaching to the (Authentic) Test. Educational Leadership . April 1989. 41-47. 

Wiggins, Grant (1990). The Case for Authentic Assessment . Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation , 2(2). 

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by Gordon Harvey

Students often do their best and hardest thinking, and feel the greatest sense of mastery and growth, in their writing. Courses and assignments should be planned with this in mind. Three principles are paramount:

1. Name what you want and imagine students doing it

However free students are to range and explore in a paper, the general kind of paper you’re inviting has common components, operations, and criteria of success, and you should make these explicit. Having satisfied yourself, as you should, that what you’re asking is doable, with dignity, by writers just learning the material, try to anticipate in your prompt or discussions of the assignment the following queries:

• What is the purpose of this? How am I going beyond what we have done, or applying it in a new area, or practicing a key academic skill or kind of work?
• To what audience should I imagine myself writing?
• What is the main task or tasks, in a nutshell? What does that key word (e.g., analyze, significance of, critique, explore, interesting, support) really mean in this context or this field?
• What will be most challenging in this and what qualities will most distinguish a good paper? Where should I put my energy? (Lists of possible questions for students to answer in a paper are often not sufficiently prioritized to be helpful.)
• What misconceptions might I have about what I’m to do? (How is this like or unlike other papers I may have written?) Are there too-easy approaches I might take or likely pitfalls? An ambitious goal or standard that I might think I’m expected to meet but am not?
• What form will evidence take in my paper (e.g., block quotations? paraphrase? graphs or charts?) How should I cite it? Should I use/cite material from lecture or section?
• Are there some broad options for structure, emphasis, or approach that I’ll likely be choosing among?
• How should I get started on this? What would be a helpful (or unhelpful) way to take notes, gather data, discover a question or idea? Should I do research? 

2. Take time in class to prepare students to succeed at the paper

Resist the impulse to think of class meetings as time for “content” and of writing as work done outside class. Your students won’t have mastered the art of paper writing (if such a mastery is possible) and won’t know the particular disciplinary expectations or moves relevant to the material at hand. Take time in class to show them: 

• discuss the assignment in class when you give it, so students can see that you take it seriously, so they can ask questions about it, so they can have it in mind during subsequent class discussions;
• introduce the analytic vocabulary of your assignment into class discussions, and take opportunities to note relevant moves made in discussion or good paper topics that arise;
• have students practice key tasks in class discussions, or in informal writing they do in before or after discussions;
• show examples of writing that illustrates components and criteria of the assignment and that inspires (class readings can sometimes serve as illustrations of a writing principle; so can short excerpts of writing—e.g., a sampling of introductions; and so can bad writing—e.g., a list of problematic thesis statements);
• the topics of originality and plagiarism (what the temptations might be, how to avoid risks) should at some point be addressed directly. 

3. Build in process

Ideas develop over time, in a process of posing and revising and getting feedback and revising some more. Assignments should allow for this process in the following ways:

• smaller assignments should prepare for larger ones later;
• students should do some thinking and writing before they write a draft and get a response to it (even if only a response to a proposal or thesis statement sent by email, or described in class);
• for larger papers, students should write and get response (using the skills vocabulary of the assignment) to a draft—at least an “oral draft” (condensed for delivery to the class);
• if possible, meet with students individually about their writing: nothing inspires them more than feeling that you care about their work and development;
• let students reflect on their own writing, in brief cover letters attached to drafts and revisions (these may also ask students to perform certain checks on what they have written, before submitting);
• have clear and firm policies about late work that nonetheless allow for exception if students talk to you in advance.

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10 Best Planner Apps for Students (Free & Intuitive)

Student life can be a wild ride, right?

Homework, assignments, class schedules, upcoming exams – it’s like a never-ending rollercoaster. But guess what? We have solutions for you.

Here are the 10 best planner apps for students, tested and approved, to help you conquer the chaos and ride that rollercoaster like a pro.

Say goodbye to missed deadlines and hello to seamless planning and efficient time management. Let’s dive right in!

I. How to choose the best student planner app for your needs

Here are 4 key factors to consider:

1. Free Version. Money matters, especially for us students. Look for free planner apps with generous feature offerings.

2. User-Friendly Interface. A good student planner app should help you get stuff done, not get lost in itself. Look for apps with clear navigation menus and well-designed icons.

3. Feature Set. Think about what’s essential for your study style, and check if the app has what you need – calendars, to-do lists, collaboration, compatibility with other productivity apps! And hey, the ability to personalize it with categories and labels is a plus.

4. Cross-Platform Compatibility . Make sure your app plays well with the devices you’re frequently using.

We noticed most students are glued to their mobile devices these days, so most planner apps we recommend below are available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

II. 10 Best Planner Apps for Students for 2024

Below are the 10 highest-rated planner apps for students we found for you.

Availability : iOS | Android | web

Imagine having a personal assistant who can keep your class schedules in check, handle your to-do lists like a pro, and make group assignments feel like a walk in the park.

Well, meet Upbase !

It ticks all the boxes: a great free version, a user interface that’s easier to navigate than your campus, and privacy controls.

Whether you’re in high school or college, this trusty sidekick will make your study life a whole lot easier. Here’s why it’s the coolest:

A. Generous Free Version

Upbase’s free version is like finding money in your old jeans – unexpected and awesome. Here’s the good stuff it packs:

• Unlimited users and tasks .
• Daily, monthly, and weekly schedule , with a time-blocking feature.
• Task priorities, start and due times, durations, etc.
• Shared/private projects.
• Real-time chat tool and discussions
• Collaborative docs, files, calendars, and links.

B. Comprehensive feature set

Upbase is not just a school planner app; it’s a toolkit for academic success that you can easily access from the left-side menu.

i) Schedule

Centralize all your schedules in one place. Easily make plans for the upcoming week, day, and month. That’s what the Schedule page can do for you!

It has four views: Daily Planner, Weekly Planner, Week Calendar, and Monthly Calendar, each integrated with a drag-and-drop feature, making scheduling 2x faster.

And hey, don’t skip these secret weapons if you want to skyrocket productivity:

• Pomodoro timer.
• Notepad for taking quick notes.
• Daily Notes for daily journaling.

Perfect for managing homework, assignments, and group projects. Each list is like a project hub where all information is organized within reach.

For group assignments, you can delegate tasks, add priorities, set deadlines, and attach files. You can also create knowledge bases, organize files, post announcements, communicate with your team, and more.

The cool thing is: you get control of who can access each list .

This is crucial for college students who often work on multiple group projects simultaneously. They can ensure that only the relevant team members have access to a particular list, maintaining privacy and security.

Want to use lists as a solo? Easy-peasy! Just hide the collaborative tools with a few simple clicks.

This tool lets you access Slack-style channels, so you can keep the entire conversation within Upbase.

It also supports direct messages, so you can chat 1-on-1 with anyone on your team.

This feature allows you to categorize, search, and filter tasks in your workspace. You can filter tasks by one or multiple tags – a capability that other planner apps lack.

Take your task management experience to the next level with filters.

The feature lets you create a custom filter of multiple criteria such as lists, assignees, due dates, tags, priorities, etc.

vi) My Tasks

A private place where you can easily keep track of all assigned tasks and tasks you create. You can show tasks on a list or on a Kanban board and choose how to group them.

C. Great customizability

Make Upbase yours. Tailor it to your preferences and style:

• Personalize list icons and colors for a tailored look.
• Group similar lists into folders for intuitive navigation.
• Choose between List and Board views for tasks.
• Show/hide tools based on your needs for a clutter-free experience.

This study planning app is free to start and offers full access to all the Premium version features.

Availability : Web browsers | Windows | macOS | Android | iOS

Notion is like the cool kid on the block when it comes to study planning apps.

Unlike other apps, it gives you the freedom to design your own school planner, notes, and task lists.

You can also link related information, keeping your subjects, courses, and projects cohesive.

Working on group projects? Notion allows you to share pages with your classmates, delegate tasks, and more.

In short, Notion is the best planner app for students who value customization, seek an all-in-one solution, and are comfortable with a slight learning curve.

Key Features

• Slash command & rich text format options
• Databases, tables, and pages
• Rich template inventory (such as project planner, homework planner, school planner, etc.)
• Able to create custom workflows, planners, and databases
• Easy to link related information together
• Accessible across devices
• Steep learning curve
• No real-time chat tool
• Time-taking for initial setup

3. Google Calendar

Availability : Web | Android | iOS | Desktop

Google Calendar is a user-friendly student planner app, thanks to its clean calendar interface with various color-coding options.

For example, you can assign blue for classes, green for homework, and red for exams. So, when you spot blue in your calendar, you’ll immediately recognize it as a class.

But what truly sets Google Calendar apart from other student calendar apps is its seamless integration with other Google services. This makes it the best planner app for students who are either already part of the Google ecosystem or considering joining.

• Rich color-coding options
• Seamless integration with Google apps
• Day, week, month, and year calendar views
• Simple to use
• Manage your to-do list schedules, emails, etc. in one place
• Easy to distinguish different activities
• Weak task management capability
• Not sync well with non-Google apps

This student calendar app is typically included for free as part of Google’s suite of apps.

Availability : iOS | Mac | iPad | Apple Watch | Android | Windows | Web

Todoist is one of the few student planner apps that utilize natural language processing for task creation.

For example, when you jot down “Math assignment due Friday at 5 PM”, Todoist transforms your words into an actionable task named “Math assignment” with a due date at 5 PM on Friday.

Pretty cool, right? But that’s not all!

You can add notes, create a reminder, or add labels to this task.

Read Full Review : Todoist Review .

Furthermore, this school planner allows you to create projects, share tasks with your group, and delegate work.

• Due dates & reminders
• Labels and filters
• Recurring tasks
• Natural language processing
• Available on multiple devices
• Never miss any important deadlines
• Easy to sort and filter tasks by your needs
• Lack of start dates
• Unable to assign a task to multiple members
• Only support 5 collaborators per free project

Availability : Web | iOS devices | Android devices | macOS | Windows

Trello is the best planner app for students, and here’s why it rocks.

First off, Trello’s intuitive Kanban-style interface is a breeze to navigate. It’s like digital sticky notes that actually keep you on track of upcoming tasks.

Read Full Review : Trello Review .

Secondly, it’s got all the features most students might need like due dates, labels, priorities, and reminders.

And if you’re teaming up on a group project, Trello enables you to invite friends, assign tasks, and share files.

• Kanban-style interface
• Easy to track a project’s progress
• Save time on repetitive tasks
• Suit different preferences and styles
• Too basic subtasks (no due dates or assignees)
• The calendar view is available only on the Premium plan and up

6. Power Planner

Availability : iOS | Android | Windows

Power Planner is a good college student planner app for both iOS and Android users.

What makes Power Planner special? It’s got your back for all things school-related, such as grade and GPA calculation, homework management with automatic reminders, and schedule tracking.

Plus, Power Planner offers nifty features like widgets for quick task check-ins and offline mode.

But note that while Power Planner is free to download, it includes an in-app purchase for premium features, such as the ability to add more than one semester and five grades per class.

• Grade and GPA calculation
• Automatic reminders
• Quick task check-ins
• Offline mode
• Easy to track grades
• Keep your class schedule in check
• Able to use when Wi-Fi is unavailable
• It takes time and effort for the initial setup
• Occasional synchronization issues
• Lack of collaboration features

Free with an in-app purchase of $1.99.

7. myHomework – Student Planner App

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What’s the deal with the myHomework Student Planner App?

Well, it’s super easy to use, with no confusing stuff here. It’s like having a friendly assistant to keep your academic life on track without any tech headaches.

Unlike many student planner apps, myHomework is accessible whether Wi-Fi is available or not. It’s also compatible with multiple devices, including phones, tablets, and computers.

So, whether you’re online or offline, your schedule is right at your fingertips – upcoming events, homework, exams, it’s got you covered.

And it won’t let you forget with those handy reminders.

In short, if you want a friendly, no-fuss solution for tracking assignments and organizing subjects, myHomework is the best planner app you can think of.

• Reminders & notifications
• Due date reminders
• Assignment tracking
• Upcoming homework widgets
• Offline access
• Little to no learning curve
• Able to access your schedule and assignments offline
• Simple to keep track of lectures, labs, and assignments.
• In-app ads in the free version
• Collaboration features are only available on the paid version

8. iStudiez

Availability : iOS | macOS | Android | Windows 10

Alright, imagine iStudiez as your digital planner buddy! Why’s it cool?

Well, iStudiez is not just a study planner app, it’s like your academic superhero. You can track your grades, manage assignments, and nail your class schedule. Plus, it sends you handy reminders so you’re always on top of things.

You can access iStudiez offline no matter what device you’re on.

So, if you’re all about keeping your school life organized and stress-free, iStudiez is the study planner app you’ve been looking for.

• Grade tracking
• Customizable subjects
• Tailored specifically for students
• Easy to keep tabs on your grades and GPA
• Access your schedule even without an internet connection
• Learning curve
• Occasional syncing issues between devices

iStudiez Pro is initially free with no ads. The paid version costs $2.99 USD on mobile and $9.99 USD on desktop, offering full features and synchronization.

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What makes Egenda stand out from other school planners is its simplicity.

No complex menus or tech mysteries. This planner app for students offers a straightforward and user-friendly interface that even non-experienced students can start using with ease.

And guess what? Egenda is accessible offline – only a few study planner apps offer this functionality for free.

So, if you’re seeking the best planner app for students that’s mobile-dedicated and straightforward to use, Egenda is right up your alley.

Note: Unlike other apps, Egenda has no web or desktop versions.

• Daily reminders
• Sort by class, completion, and due date
• Easy to sort tasks by specific needs
• Accessible in areas with limited or no internet connectivity
• Unable to use across devices
• Lack of advanced features available in some other daily planner apps.

This planner app for students is free to download, with in-app purchases ($2.99 per item).

10. My Study Life

Availability : iOS | Android | Windows | Web

My Study Life is like the Swiss Army knife of student planner apps.

It’s got everything a student needs, all wrapped up in one neat package and synced seamlessly across devices, so your schedule and assignments are always up-to-date, no matter where you are.

Homework, exams, class schedules – this study planner app handles it all. It’s like having a personal academic assistant that fits right in your pocket.

If you’re in search of an all-in-one planner app for students, My Study Life is the way to go.

• Customizable school planner
• 3 Different types of tasks: Revision, Reminder, & Assignment
• Class, task, and exam reminders
• Offer comprehensive academic-focus features
• Easy to track tasks, exams, and revision progress
• Accessible even without an internet connection
• Unable to rearrange tasks
• No calendar feature for task due dates

III. Which Study Planner App is Best For You?

Alongside smart planning practices, having a good planner app in your arsenal is essential. We’ve introduced you to the 10 best study planner apps for students out there; now, it’s your turn to make an informed decision.

Need our suggestion? Sure, give Upbase a try!

It offers seamless synchronization across devices, intuitive assignment tracking, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies academic organization. With Upbase, you can stay on top of your assignments, never miss a deadline, and make the most of your study time.

So, why wait? Sign up for a free Upbase account and embark on a successful study path. Your future self will thank you!

1. What is a student planner app?

Student planner apps are digital tools designed to help students stay organized, manage their to-do list, view upcoming classes, and improve time management skills.

2. Are student planners worth it?

Student planners are real game-changers to make study life easier. They help with organization and keeping track of homework assignments and upcoming deadlines.

3. What is the best planner for a student?

The best planner apps for students depend on individual needs, but some good choices include apps like Todoist, Upbase, and Google Calendar, which offer user-friendly interfaces and versatile features tailored for students’ organization.

4. What is the best online planner for school?

Here are some of the best online planners for school: Todoist, Upbase, and Google Calendar. They are all free to start, simple to set up, and easy to use, offering a wide array of features to streamline your school life.

5. What is a good free planner app?

One great free school planner app is Upbase. Its free version offers:

• Built-in calendars for hours, days, weeks, and months.
• Private and shared to-do lists with unlimited users for group projects.
• Real-time chat and rich collaboration features for seamless teamwork.
• Additional features like note-taking, bookmarks, and Pomodoro timers.

Furthermore, Upbase is user-friendly and accessible on web browsers, the Google App Store, and the Apple App Store.

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One of the most important life skills we can teach kids is how to plan ahead and manage time well. Introducing them to academic planners at an early age can help them stay focused throughout their school years. This mix of paper planners and online apps offers lots of great options for kids, teens, and even college students.

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Paper student planners are easy to use and offer kids a chance to add stickers, doodle, and otherwise personalize this important tool. Try these picks for elementary school through high school.

Global Datebooks Elementary Student Planner

This is the perfect pick for elementary kids, with space for planning each day subject-by-subject. The big perk is the section on how to use a planner effectively, which teaches kids to set goals and manage their time. They’ll also appreciate the helpful resource pages at the end.

Buy it: Global Datebooks Elementary Student Planner at Amazon

Bright Day Dino Train Daily To-Dos Planner

Student planners can help kids stay on track in all parts of their lives, including chores and daily tasks. This cute design includes some standard daily to-dos on every page, like brushing your teeth and making your bed. There’s also room for kids to add their own to-do items, plus make notes about what they’re grateful for and what they achieved that day. We love this one for encouraging a growth mindset in little ones.

Buy it: Bright Day Dino Train Daily To-Dos Planner at Amazon

National Geographic Weird-But-True Daily Planner

Academic planners only work if kids use them. The cool thing about this one is the chance to learn new and unique facts every single day. This will keep students coming back so they don’t miss the important reminders and other notes. One caveat: This planner has months and days, but not specific yearly dates. That means you can use it for any year but will need to make sure kids are marking the correct days of the week as they go.

Buy it: National Geographic Weird-But-True Daily Planner at Amazon

School Mate Middle School Planner

Middle school is a unique time, and this planner is a nice fit for this interesting age. It helps kids plan for each subject on a daily basis, along with monthly calendar pages in bright, engaging colors. There’s a nice selection of reference pages at the end, with fascinating STEAM-related facts scattered throughout the whole thing.

Buy it: School Mate Middle School Planner at Amazon

Five Star Student Planner + Study App

If you want the best of both worlds, check out this planner/app combo. The paper planner is perfect for middle or high school students, with room to plan out each day by class period. Then, students scan items into the Study App using the handwriting recognition feature, so they’ll have reminders on-the-go even if they leave their paper planner at home.

Buy it: Five Star Student Planner + Study App at Amazon

8-Period Student Planner

Cute and colorful academic student planners are a lot of fun, but sometimes it’s better to minimize distractions. This simple setup includes useful features like an assignment tracker, long-term study planner, at-a-glance pages, and more.

Buy it: 8-Period Student Planner at Amazon

Day Designer

Super-busy students will appreciate the ability to plan out each day down to the hour, so they’ll never miss a practice, club meeting, or family game night. Day Designer offers a huge array of cover designs, including the ability to customize your own. This would make a great personalized back-to-school gift for a high schooler or college freshman.

Buy it: Day Designer at Amazon

Youthamazing Student Planner

This well-designed planner includes weekly and monthly layouts, space for goal-setting, and even room for parents and teachers to add notes. Reference pages include the periodic table, parts of speech, measurement tables, and more. Plus, kids will love the stickers they can add throughout the year to mark special achievements.

Buy it: Youthamazing Student Planner at Amazon

Living My Best Life Academic Planner

Sports-loving kids will like this planner, which includes all the standard calendar and organizer pages inside. It’s got room for goals, projects, activities, important dates, and even grade records.

Buy it: Living My Best Life Academic Planner at Amazon

Academic Weekly & Monthly Planner

When you just need something basic to keep students organized, this bargain choice fits the bill. It’s got pages for just about everything, with nothing extra to distract or waste space in an already-full backpack.

Buy it: Academic Weekly & Monthly Planner at Amazon

Middle and high schoolers do just about everything online today, so using a digital planner tool just makes sense. Here are some of the best free and paid online planners for students to try.

MyStudyLife

This popular online planner is available on any device, via apps or a website. Customize your calendar to match your own schedule, add items to a to-do list, and get reminders when you need them. This free planner has a lot to offer students, without distracting bells and whistles they don’t really need. (iOS, Android, web; free)

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This app’s free (ad-supported) version is pretty robust, with all the basic planning tools most students need. For a very minimal yearly fee, you can remove ads and receive access to premium features like the ability to share your schedule with others. (iOS, Android, Kindle, web; free, premium $4.99/year)

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Today/Studyo

Parents and kids looking for a free online planner will find the Today app very useful. It interfaces with Google Classroom and Google Calendar to automatically add assignments and activities. Parents and teachers can also access the planner to help kids stay on track. Schools who want to offer these benefits to all of their students, along with tools like analytics and insights, should explore Studyo, which works with all major LMS programs. (Web, iOS, or Android; Today app is free, Studyo is priced per student)

Learn more: Today/Studyo

ClickUp makes planning tools for a variety of audiences, and the free version of their app is ideal for students. The robust suite of features includes collaboration options so kids can coordinate group projects and other joint activities. You can upgrade to paid options (education discounts are available), but most students will find everything they need in the free version. (iOS, Android, web; free, with paid options available)

Learn more: ClickUp

This is the kind of planning app that works as well for adults as it does for teens. That makes it a nice fit for high school and college students, who can keep using it as they transition to adult working life. The free version will suit most students just fine, but if you need to upgrade, you can do it for a small monthly fee. (iOS, Android, web; free, with paid upgrades)

Learn more: Todoist

While it’s not a full-fledged planner, Calendly is a good solution for situations where students and teachers need to schedule meeting times on a regular basis. It’s great for college students, or high schoolers working on group projects or coordinating clubs and activities. Try the free Basic version to see what you think, and consider upgrading if it works well for you. (iOS, Android, web; free, with paid options)

Learn more: Calendly for Education

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Logical sequencing. A writing task that includes discrete stages (research, drafting, review, revising, etc.) is more likely to be an effective learning experience than one that only specifies the final product. Furthermore, these stages are more effective when they are scaffolded so simpler tasks precede more complex tasks. For example, a well-sequenced 10-12 page essay assignment might involve discrete segments where students generate a central inquiry question, draft and workshop a thesis statement, produce a first draft of the essay, give and receive feedback on drafts, and submit a revision. Read more about sequencing assignments . 

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As a student, managing assignments can sometimes feel like juggling a dozen tasks at once. From researching and brainstorming ideas to perfecting grammar and ensuring your work is plagiarism-free, the journey to academic success can be quite challenging.

Fortunately, several online tools are designed to make your life easier. In this post, we’ll explore seven indispensable online tools that can help you excel in your assignments. Let’s dive in!

Turnitin is a leading plagiarism detection tool used by educational institutions worldwide. It checks your assignments against a vast database of academic content to flag potential plagiarism.

●  Plagiarism detection

●  Feedback for improving originality

●  Grading tools

●  Integration with learning management systems

The pricing varies based on your institution.

●  Detects plagiarism with high accuracy

●  Provides comprehensive reports to improve originality

●  Is used and trusted by many educational institutions

This tool isn’t readily accessible for individual students. Your institution needs to have it available.

Zotero is a reference management tool that helps you collect, organize, and cite your research sources – no more headaches while compiling your reference list!

●  Provides browser extension for easy source collection

●  Organizes sources into folders and tags

●  Generates citations in various styles

●  Offers collaborative research groups

Zotero is free to use.

●  User-friendly, with accessible interface

●  Excellent for managing research materials

●  Free for basic features

It offers limited cloud storage, which can be a problem for substantial research projects with lots of sources.

Google Scholar

Google Scholar is a search engine designed specifically for academic research. It helps you find scholarly articles, books, and conference papers.

●  Advanced search options

●  Citation tracking

●  Integration with Google Drive

Google Scholar is free to use.

●  Vast database of scholarly content and academic sources

●  Easy-to-use search interface

Its features are limited compared with specialized databases.

Evernote is a note-taking and organization tool that helps you compile and keep track of ideas and research findings.

●  Note organization with notebooks and tags

●  Web clipping for saving online content

●  Synchronization across devices

●  Integration with other productivity tools

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Evernote offers a free plan with basic features, and premium plans start at $10.83 per month.

●  Versatile note-taking and research organization

●  Cross-platform compatibility

Some of the advanced features require a premium subscription.

Hemingway Editor

Hemingway Editor is a writing tool that helps you improve the readability and clarity of your writing. Simply copy and paste your work onto the page, and Hemingway highlights areas you can improve.

●  Highlights complex sentences and common errors

●  Provides readability scores

●  Suggests simpler alternatives

There is a free web version, and the desktop app is available for a one-time purchase of $19.99.

●  Improves writing clarity effectively

●  Has user-friendly interface

The grammar and style checks are not very in-depth, and the app doesn’t provide suggestions for rephrasing sentences that are difficult to read.

MindMeister

MindMeister is a mind mapping tool that aids in brainstorming and organizing ideas for essays and projects.

●  Collaborative mind mapping

●  Exportation to various formats

●  Integration with other productivity apps

●  Presentation mode

MindMeister offers a free basic plan, and premium plans start at $6 per month.

●  Great for visual brainstorming and idea organization

●  Collaborative for group projects

●  Accessible across devices

Advanced features are restricted to premium users.

We have a large team of expert editors who will check your written work for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, referencing, tone, style, word choice, and more. Simply submit your document, and we’ll have it back to you within 24 hours.

●  Referencing expertise for any style

●  24-hour support

●  Subject matter specializations

●  Formatting and editing options

Your first 500 words are free, and from there, pricing starts at $30 per 1,000 words.

●  Compatibility with many document types

●  Adherence to your chosen dialect and style guide

●  High-quality editing and suggestions from a human editor with awareness of context and tone

The price can go up for lengthy documents, and you may be on a tight budget.

Whether you need help with writing, research, plagiarism detection, organization, or something in between, you’ll find a tool to suit your needs. Though some of these tools offer free versions, investing in the premium versions can provide additional features and benefits to improve your academic performance. And, of course, you can try ours out for free today!

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Has your college experience been anything like what you expected when you were preparing for college ?  Having a successful college career is more difficult than many people realize.  Sure, schedules tend to be more relaxed than they were in high school, since college classes aren’t necessarily back-to-back, all day long.  Sometimes, it’s even possible for college students to arrange their schedules to only have classes two or three days a week. If they live on (or near) campus, they don’t have to endure long commutes to school.  They can access designated study areas and helpful student services, such as tutoring and academic advising, too.

But college also comes with considerable responsibilities.  For many students, this is their first time away from home for any length of time.  Unlike in high school, no one is going to wake them up every morning and make sure they go to class.  Off-campus living comes with additional challenges– preparing meals, living with roommates, taking care of rent and groceries, and other household tasks.  Students may be holding down a job or raising children while attending school too. Having that kind of workload can make it seem as if there are never enough hours in the day, and staying on top of everything may sometimes seem impossible.

There are also more distractions than there were in the “old days.”  Before social media and smartphones, the only interruptions students might encounter were the occasional instant message or phone call (from a landline).  Now, the average student has multiple social media accounts, with at least two devices connected. When they’re trying to study , they’re likely to be bombarded with notifications and updates.  Of course, these can be turned off, but it can take a great deal of willpower to disable alerts or unplug altogether.

For students, one major advantage of going to college in the digital age is that there are a host of online resources , right at their fingertips.  Rather than serving as a distraction, the top productivity tools help students stay focused and make the most of their time. And the good news: These tools can be had free of charge, saving students the hassle of paying for apps or keeping up with potentially costly subscriptions.

The Best Free Online Productivity Tools for College Students

Want to learn more about the top productivity tools for college students?  Of course you do, and you can find what you’re looking for in these profiles of the best free online productivity tools.  The apps listed here rank among the top 25 of their kind. Many users have already tried them and rated them as making the grade.  Students who want to do likewise can take advantage of these resources, and hopefully take their GPA to the next level, or keep it there if it’s already off the charts.  Go ahead and take a study break to explore these top productivity apps, and then see how much easier time-management becomes.

1.  Bitly

College is a great time to launch a website, especially for students promoting a “side hustle” to pay for school.  As one of the top productivity tools, bitly is a link-management app that does it all — from shortening links to enhance their “clickbait” value to letting users see when people are visiting their site, and from what location.  Advanced analytics make it possible to know what content is resonating with visitors, and what isn’t. Bitly users can customize their site’s link by replacing bit.ly with their chosen domain name. Taking advantage of bitly can increase traffic toward their brand by as much as 34%.  What’s more, members can securely integrate bitly with virtually any digital marketing tool, even when managing multiple links.

 2.  Bookwormhub.com

Despite its name, bookwormhub isn’t just for bookworms .  It’s one of those free online productivity tools that’s ideal for tackling overwhelming loads of homework.  With bookwormhub, students can submit assignments for free. From there, they can see the profiles of experts who can help, and select the one they want.  The site is especially helpful for completing challenging writing assignments, and features experts in several subject areas — from economics to biology. Students do have to pay for the expert assistance, but rates are reasonable and clients can expect a good return on their investment.  They can track the progress on an assignment, offer suggestions, and leave reviews once it’s been completed.

3.  Canva

As a college student, sometimes there’s nothing more frustrating than having to create a graph or table, especially when it has to be formatted within a research paper.  Canva simplifies the process , allowing students to create professional-looking visual representations of data in minutes, without the drudgery of learning to use new software.  Users can select their preferred template from among more than 20 types of graphs, incorporate their data, add illustrations, and adjust fonts and colors. Drag -and-drop options allow for ease-of-use, even for the non-graphically inclined.  App users can download, share, or publish a high-resolution display of their data in a form that’s easy to understand. It’s also possible to seamlessly embed graphs and diagrams within presentations. Canva includes photo-editing and other design features, too.

  4.  Chegg

Chegg is ranked as one of the top productivity tools because it’s a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to the best of its kind.  Have math problems that seem impossible to solve? Chegg not only provides the answers, but also walks students through the process to arrive at them.  Students can select from thousands of study flashcards, or create their own. As anyone who’s ever written a paper knows, attempting to paraphrase, or thinking they paraphrased when they didn’t, can result in unintentional, random acts of plagiarism.  Chegg flags those mistakes before professors do, so students’ grades and academic reputations aren’t put in jeopardy. Human help is available 24/7, and students can even use Chegg to search for internships, customize cover letters, and get job interview-prep help.

5.  Codeacademy

With the exponential growth of the STEM field, increasing numbers of people are learning how to code.  Others want to learn, but don’t know where to start. Codeacademy is a go-to app for students of all experience levels who want to master this skill, whether they’re building websites, honing their programming prowess, or breaking down data for research.  This site walks them through what they need to know, allows them to apply and test their knowledge along the way, and provides feedback to keep them on the right track. Thinking of launching a coding career to pay off those student loans? Codeacademy helps with that too — landing your dream job, that is; sorry, not the student loans.

6.  ColdTurkey

Digital distractions are the ultimate recipe for procrastination.  Willpower alone may not be enough to avoid mindless web-surfing. That’s where ColdTurkey comes in.  One of the top free online productivity tools around, ColdTurkey allows users to block websites , apps, games, and Google searches, or the whole Internet.  If going “cold turkey” on all online engagement seems too extreme, users can whitelist certain sites or set time limits for their browsing, so a short study break doesn’t turn into a binge-watching blitz on YouTube.  Even better, this app blocks selected sites on all supported browsers, so there are no workarounds for cheating. Users can choose a pre-selected list of sites to block, or create their own. Motivational quotes even remind them to stay focused. 

7.  Coursera

What to learn more about something or pick up a new skill?  Coursera offers massive open online courses (MOOC) from top universities.  Courses are available for free, all students need is a reliable Internet connection, so they can study anywhere, anytime.  Each course typically lasts 4-6 weeks, though some are longer. Students can access high-quality course materials, instructional videos, discussion forums, and interactive lessons that would otherwise be out of reach.  The platform includes paid courses, too, and those come with additional projects, and, upon successful completion, a certificate that may count toward a master’s degree. For those who want to enhance their career prospects, specializations give them the opportunity to acquire a new job skill, with challenging, self-paced courses that include real-world assignments and projects.

8.  Cram

Studying for a test can be overwhelming, especially when it’s a final exam or a specialized, standardized assessment such as the MCAT.  Offering thousands of flashcards on a host of subjects, Cram makes it easier to memorize all that information . Students can create their own flashcards too, and share them with their study group or everyone else who uses the platform.  One reason Cram ranks among the top productivity tools is that it allows college students to take their studies on-the-go. With its mobile feature, users can access flashcards from a smartphone or tablet. Sample essays and research papers are available here, too.  The app works with PCs, MACs, iPhone, Android, and Windows operating systems, so users don’t have to worry about whether it’s compatible with their respective devices. 

9.  edX

The second-largest MOOC-provider after Coursera, edX offers more than 2500 courses from 140 prestigious colleges, universities, and top-tier companies.  as one of the best free online productivity tools, this app was founded by Harvard and MIT. It connects more than 20 million like-minded learners from around the world.  Removing geographic and cost barriers, edX meets learners where they are with rigorous, self-paced courses on subjects ranging from computer science to communication. EdX operates via an open-source platform, so educators can leverage technology to regularly add new features that enhance the learning experience.  Paid courses are also available that allow students to work toward master’s degrees in engineering, IT management, marketing, and several other fields, with more programs in the works.

10.  Evernote

Need to keep up with class notes and other stuff, but don’t want to deal with piles of paper or isolated computer files?  Evernote transforms the way busy people in general, and students in particular, keep track of important info. Evernote provides a single, secure source for storing and readily accessing files, photos, and voice memos from any device.  Even better, Evernote is compatible with digital assistants Siri and Google. As if all that isn’t enough, users can share their info with others, even if the recipients don’t have an Evernote account themselves. Evernote’s browser extension makes it possible to capture everything from PDFs to full webpages, and other online items.  Students can also get to-do list reminders so they don’t miss important deadlines for term papers and projects.

11.  Google Docs

Google Docs is a top productivity tool that enables users to create documents in a variety of styles and formats (with helpful templates included).  Plus, users can convert documents back and forth between Google and Microsoft Word. Another feature that makes this app one of the top productivity tools is its versatility.  Students can easily create and store documents on any device, even when they don’t have Internet access — a plus when service is down or there’s no wi-fi and users are worried about maxing out their data plan.  Google Docs saves changes automatically and maintains revision histories so students can look up different versions of the same document. Real-time editing and chatting allow for seamless collaboration.

12.  Gradesaver

Gradesaver is one of those free productivity tools that makes it a whole lot easier to get through tough reading assignments.  On this site, students can find study guides on a variety of literary works, from modern-day novels to Shakespeare plays. Gradesaver is essentially an online Cliff Notes.  Writing a research paper or a thesis? Gradesaver offers expert editing services for a host of writing projects, including scholarship application essays. Another bonus: the app features a collection of sample essays students can use when crafting anything from literature essays to medical, law, or business school applications.  In fact, Gradesaver has such a fantastic reputation that it’s been recognized for its treasure trove of essays by major publications such as The Washington Post, The Economist, and more.

13.  Insight Timer

Research shows that productivity is higher when students take time to rest and rejuvenate.  If you’re looking for free online productivity tools that help you do that, look no further than Insight Timer, the free meditation app .  With an extensive library of more than 30,000 titles, this site features a collection of guided meditations for relaxation and restful sleep.  The free timer feature allows users to customize settings to incorporate meditations into their daily routine. Students can also adjust settings to more easily access their favorite meditations and talks.  New to meditation? This app includes a free 7-day course on the fundamentals of the practice. What’s more, Insight Timer’s resources are available in 30 languages, so they’re available to students worldwide.

14.  myHomework

MyHomework ranks as one of the top free online productivity tools because it’s easy to use and helps students stay organized, which is key to making the best use of available time and getting better grades.  This cross-device platform also works with Kindle and allows students to access info about their classes and assignments anywhere, anytime. They can set reminders about tests, quizzes, and projects so they can be well-prepared and never miss a deadline.  Since it’s so simple to use, there’s no learning curve, saving time and effort. What’s more, the app comes with a reward system for submitting assignments on time. The paid version of this app is available at minimal cost and comes with extra features.

15.  myNoise

Some people need to tune out unwanted noise so they can concentrate.  But noise-canceling headphones are expensive and not practical for everyone.  That’s where myNoise comes in . It provides enjoyable white noise to boost productivity and creativity or help people dial down.  For instance, students can listen to the sounds of a busy coffee shop, even when they’re stuck in the library. Tune in to the whisper of the wind in a Japanese garden, or chill out with a Gregorian chant.  Having trouble sleeping or need to block out the noise of a snoring roommate? Drift off to the soft sound of rain dripping in the middle of a quiet forest, or the whoosh of a tumbling waterfall.

16.  Noisli

Another of the top productivity tools that provides white noise is Noisli .  Students can go to the site and select whether they’d like to improve their productivity or relax.  Then, they can start listening. Sounds include a crackling fire, chorusing crickets, a cacophony of dishes clinking and people talking in a restaurant, and more.  Before creating an account, prospective users can sample some of the sound selections, not unlike testing out the ringtones on a new phone. Color therapy (technically known as chromotherapy is another key feature of this app, providing color-changing backgrounds to help students tune in and concentrate.  Noisli is so effective and easy to use that it’s been recognized by Lifehacker, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal as an invaluable tool for increasing productivity and/or reducing anxiety.

17.  Purdue OWL

This productivity tool gives students access to the online writing lab (OWL) at Purdue University .  It’s open not only to Purdue students, but also members of the community and the world-at-large. The OWL connects students to resources to help them with just about any type of writing project.  Some of the most popular resources include writing exercises, citation guides for MLA, APA, and Chicago style, and subject-specific writing tips. Students looking for an internship or getting ready to graduate can find help with job-search writing, too.  Members of the Purdue University community can also use the site to learn more about on-campus resources, such as one-on-one writing help, English as a second language (ESL) groups, and workshops.

18.  Saylor.org

Saylor Academy offers more than 30 courses (up to 97 credit hours) that students can take for free, then possibly transfer those credits to their respective schools and apply them toward a degree.  Like other top productivity tools that connect students with college coursework, Saylor’s courses are recognized by accredited schools and universities throughout the US. The online academy has partnered with more than a dozen schools to guarantee college credit for its courses.  Offerings include Introduction to Psychology, Micro and Macroeconomics, Project Management, Comparative Politics, and Software Engineering, to name a few. Students can secure transcripts and earn certificates for successfully completed courses, too. They can access coursework on-demand and work at their own pace for maximum convenience and flexibility.  

19.  Schooltraq

Schooltraq is one of the best free online productivity tools due to its ease-of-use.  Keeping track of coursework by writing things down on paper presents additional challenges to staying organized; digital tools are a hassle-free alternative.  Schooltraq is a digital planner that helps students stay on top of assignments and tests by seeing them at a glance. This app features a dashboard that lists assignments alphabetically, by due date, or by course.  Schooltraq responds to natural English, so students who are searching for an assignment can just provide the basics of what they’re looking for and the app figures it out. Users may view tasks and projects on a monthly basis and keep a record of completed work.  Schooltraq for Android allows for mobile access, too.

20.  Study Guides and Strategies

The Study Guides and Strategies site is a gold mine of tips for learning how to learn and making the most productive use of study time.  Guides cover topics such as succeeding in continuing education, active learning, and how to approach different learning styles.  Students can even find tips on learning and studying with ADHD. Visitors to this site can also discover strategies for effective online learning, project management, decision making, and studying with a group.  Students who are struggling with a research proposal or lab report can look at strategies for tackling these types of writing assignments, and many more. This site even features pointers for making the grade in math and science — from using the scientific method to succeeding at sudoku.

21.  Todoist

For college students juggling work and family responsibilities or other endeavors, keeping up with everything can be overwhelming.  When it comes to top productivity tools, Todoist stands out because it enables students to manage tasks in every sphere without having to maintain separate to-do lists.  This invaluable app allows students to see at a glance what needs to be done and in what order so they can prioritize and stay organized. Todoist makes it possible to list projects and the tasks and subtasks associated with them to ensure nothing is overlooked.  Tasks can be updated in seconds. Students working on a group project can share project to-do’s with other members to more effectively delegate tasks. The app awards points for completing tasks on time, too.

22.  Udacity

College is a great time to pick up new skills, both inside and outside the classroom.  Udacity is one of those free online productivity tools that helps students accomplish that.  The site offers free courses and non-degree programs in fields such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, autonomous systems, and programming.  These industry-leading courses have been recognized by top-tier companies around the world, such as AT&T, IBM, and Google. These tracks equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to launch or advance their career, or achieve other personal goals.  With Udacity, students have access to career coaching, flexible learning, mentoring, and projects that reflect the real world.

23. Udemy 

Another of the free productivity tools online that allows for flexible, self-paced learning is Udemy .  The site offers more than 100,000 courses available at a tiny fraction of the cost of a typical college class.  Topics include just about everything from English to engineering. Not sure where to start? Just answer a few questions and Udemy will provide personal recommendations.  College students can connect to this site from anywhere in the world. And lifetime access makes it possible for learners to study at their own pace, on their own terms. All this makes Udemy an excellent resource for students who want to take courses that may not be offered at their college or university, or want to pick up a new skill without breaking the bank.

24.  UniDays

Doing life on a college student budget calls for a little innovation and creative couponing.  But who has time for all that? UniDays offers student discounts on popular sites , such as Grubhub, giving students a little more leg room to stretch their resources and enjoy a few perks once in a while.  This students-only site makes it possible to save money on everything from technology to health and fitness products and services. Discounts are available for in-store and online purchases, and students can save big-time on more than 150 brands.  The site provides games and college survival tips too, not to mention awesome opportunities to win prizes and connect with other members.

25.  Wikitravel

College is the ultimate time to take advantage of opportunities to travel the country or the world, whether it’s a road trip with friends or a semester abroad.  Hundreds of thousands of travelers visit this site daily to share their experiences canvassing the globe, and learn from others who are doing the same. Students (and others) can see travel alerts about areas that are in the midst of severe weather or political disturbances, so they can make an informed decision before heading to their destination.  Wikitravelers can create an account to ask questions or join discussion groups. Similar to Wikipedia, members can edit or add to info on the site. This free productivity tool is an excellent resource for new and experienced travelers alike.

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Business and Management: Students studying business and management can receive assistance in business plans, case studies, and marketing strategies.

Literature and Language Arts: TutorChamps aids students in understanding literary works, analyzing texts, and enhancing their language arts skills.

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Computer Science and IT: TutorChamps provides support in computer science concepts, IT projects, and software development tasks.

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These are just a few examples of the extensive range of topics that TutorChamps covers in their assignment help services. With their team of qualified tutors and writers, TutorChamps ensures that students from diverse academic backgrounds receive the necessary support to excel in their assignments and achieve academic success.

Which Students Can Benefit From Online Assignment Help?

Students from various academic backgrounds can benefit from online assignment help. Here are the groups of students who can find value in seeking assistance through online assignment help:

Busy College Students: College life can be hectic with multiple assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities. Online assignment help provides valuable support to students managing a busy schedule, helping them meet their academic requirements effectively.

International Students: International students may face language barriers or differences in educational systems. Online assignment help offers personalized assistance, making it easier for them to adapt and excel in their coursework.

Struggling Learners: Some students may find certain subjects or topics challenging. Online assignment help provides a way for struggling learners to receive expert guidance and improve their understanding of difficult concepts.

Working Professionals: Balancing work and studies can be demanding for working professionals pursuing higher education. Online assignment help allows them to manage their time efficiently and perform well in their courses.

Non-Native English Speakers: Non-native English speakers may need additional support to communicate effectively in their assignments. Online assignment help offers language and writing assistance to improve the quality of their work.

Students with Learning Disabilities: Students with learning disabilities may require customized support in their assignments. Online assignment help can provide tailored solutions that cater to their specific needs.

Students Seeking Higher Grades: Students aiming to achieve higher grades can benefit from the expert guidance and well-crafted assignments provided by online assignment help services.

Those Seeking Career Advancement: Working professionals or graduate students looking to advance their careers can use online assignment help to excel in their academic pursuits and gain a competitive edge.

Individuals with Time Constraints: Students facing time constraints due to personal commitments, part-time jobs, or other responsibilities can benefit from online assignment help to manage their academic workload effectively.

Students Seeking Comprehensive Understanding: Online assignment help offers expert explanations and insights, enabling students to gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of various subjects.

Last-Minute Assistance: Students facing tight deadlines or last-minute assignments can rely on online assignment help for timely support and timely submissions.

Anyone Seeking Academic Support: Ultimately, anyone seeking academic support, guidance, and improvement in their performance can find value in utilizing online assignment help services.

In conclusion, online assignment help caters to a diverse range of students, from those managing busy schedules to international students adapting to new educational systems. It provides personalized support, enhances understanding, and helps students achieve their academic goals effectively. Regardless of the challenges students may face, online assignment help serves as a valuable resource to foster academic success and excellence.

Why is Taking Assignment Help Important for Students?

Taking assignment help is essential for students for several compelling reasons that can significantly impact their academic journey and overall learning experience. Here's why seeking assignment help is important for students:

• Expert Guidance and Subject Knowledge:

Assignment help connects students with subject matter experts who possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in their respective fields. This expert guidance ensures that students receive accurate and comprehensive information, helping them understand complex topics more effectively.

• Customized and Well-Structured Solutions:

Each assignment has unique requirements and assignment help services offer customized solutions that meet the specific criteria of the task. These well-structured assignments align with professors' expectations, leading to higher grades and academic recognition.

• Timely Submission and Meeting Deadlines:

Meeting assignment deadlines are crucial in academics. Assignment help ensures timely submission of tasks, enabling students to avoid academic penalties and maintain their academic standing.

• Improvement in Academic Performance:

With expert assistance and well-crafted assignments, students can improve their academic performance. Assignment help supports their learning journey, boosts their understanding of subjects, and enhances their overall grades.

• Reduced Academic Stress:

Academic workload and the pressure of meeting expectations can lead to stress and burnout. Taking assignment help reduces academic stress, allowing students to focus on their studies and personal well-being.

• Access to a Wide Range of Subjects:

Assignment help services cover a diverse range of subjects and disciplines. Students from various academic backgrounds can benefit from support tailored to their specific areas of study.

• Language and Writing Assistance:

For non-native English speakers or students with language barriers, assignment help provides language and writing assistance to improve the clarity and coherence of their work.

• Original and Plagiarism-Free Content:

Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Assignment help services offer original and plagiarism-free content, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of students' work.

• Preparation for Exams and Assessments:

Assignments often contribute to exam preparations and assessments. By seeking assignment help, students can reinforce their knowledge and better prepare for exams.

• Flexibility and Convenience:

Assignment help services are flexible and convenient, accommodating students' schedules and time zones. This accessibility allows students to seek assistance whenever they need it.

• Building Academic Confidence:

As students receive support and witness improvements in their assignments, they gain academic confidence and a positive attitude toward learning.

• Lifelong Learning and Skill Development:

Assignment help fosters a culture of lifelong learning. Students can develop critical thinking, research, and writing skills through the support and guidance they receive.

In conclusion, taking assignment help is crucial for students as it provides expert guidance, customized solutions, timely submissions, and improved academic performance. With reduced stress, language assistance, and access to a wide range of subjects, students can focus on their learning journey and build essential skills for lifelong success. Embrace assignment help as a valuable tool to excel academically and foster a positive and enriching learning experience.

How TutorChamps Fulfils the Requirements of Students in Their Assignments?

TutorChamps fulfills the requirements of students in their assignments through a comprehensive and student-centric approach. Here's how TutorChamps meets the needs of students effectively:

• Customized and Tailored Solutions:

TutorChamps understands that each assignment is unique, and one-size-fits-all solutions don't work. They provide customized and tailored solutions that align with the specific requirements of each assignment. This ensures that students receive well-structured and personalized assignments, meeting the expectations of their professors.

• Subject Matter Experts:

TutorChamps boasts a team of subject matter experts who are highly knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields. These experts are skilled in various subjects and disciplines, providing students with accurate and reliable information in their assignments.

• Timely Delivery:

Meeting deadlines is crucial in academics, and TutorChamps recognizes the importance of timely delivery. They prioritize prompt submissions, ensuring that students can submit their assignments on time without facing academic penalties.

• Plagiarism-Free Content:

Originality and authenticity are paramount in academic assignments. TutorChamps guarantees plagiarism-free content, providing students with unique and well-researched work that showcases their individual understanding of the subject matter.

• Clear Explanations and Understanding:

TutorChamps focuses on not only providing solutions but also ensuring that students understand the concepts thoroughly. Their tutors offer clear explanations, simplifying complex topics, and encouraging questions to foster a deeper understanding.

• 24/7 Availability and Support:

TutorChamps is available round-the-clock, offering 24/7 support to students regardless of their time zones or geographic locations. This accessibility ensures that students can seek assistance whenever they need it, especially for urgent assignments or last-minute queries.

• Comprehensive Coverage of Subjects:

TutorChamps covers a wide range of subjects and disciplines, catering to students from diverse academic backgrounds. From mathematics and science to literature and programming, TutorChamps provides support in various fields.

• Building Students' Skills and Confidence:

TutorChamps not only helps students with their assignments but also focuses on building their skills and confidence. Through expert guidance and constructive feedback, students can improve their research, writing, and problem-solving abilities.

• Affordability and Transparent Pricing:

TutorChamps offers affordable pricing options, making their services accessible to students with varying budgets. They maintain transparent pricing, ensuring that students know the cost upfront without any hidden fees.

• Emphasis on Academic Integrity:

TutorChamps upholds academic integrity and ethical standards. They encourage students to use the provided assistance as a learning tool while maintaining their academic honesty.

In conclusion, TutorChamps fulfills the requirements of students in their assignments through a combination of customized solutions, subject matter expertise, timely delivery, and plagiarism-free content. With a focus on clear explanations, 24/7 support, and comprehensive subject coverage, TutorChamps helps students develop essential skills and confidence in their academic pursuits. Embrace TutorChamps as your trusted ally in achieving academic excellence and ensuring a positive and enriching learning experience.

Is Assignment Help Available At TutorChamps For Last Submissions?

Yes, assignment help is available at TutorChamps for the last submissions. TutorChamps understands that students may sometimes face tight deadlines or last-minute assignments, and they are well-prepared to provide timely support in such situations.

When students have urgent assignments that need to be submitted quickly, TutorChamps' team of experienced tutors is ready to assist. They prioritize prompt responses and timely delivery to ensure that students can meet their submission deadlines without compromising on the quality of their work.

Whether you have a challenging task that requires immediate attention or need help with a last-minute project, TutorChamps is committed to offering reliable and efficient assistance. Students can rely on TutorChamps' expertise and 24/7 availability to address their urgent assignment needs effectively.

Don't hesitate to seek assignment help from TutorChamps, even for last-minute submissions. With their support, you can tackle time-sensitive tasks with confidence and submit your assignments on time, while still ensuring the academic integrity and excellence of your work.

Can Someone Do My Assignment For Me? Yes, TutorChamps Here!

Yes, TutorChamps is here to help you with your assignments! If you find yourself overwhelmed with academic tasks or facing challenging assignments, you don't have to worry anymore. Our team of experienced tutors and writers is ready to provide personalized assistance and expert guidance to ensure you excel in your studies.

At TutorChamps, we understand the importance of submitting high-quality and well-structured assignments to achieve academic success. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering customized solutions that meet the specific requirements of your assignments.

We don't just do your assignments for you; we guide you through the process, helping you understand the concepts and improve your academic skills. Our tutors provide clear explanations and support you in every step of the way, empowering you to become a confident and independent learner.

Whether it's an essay, research paper, programming task, or any other academic project, TutorChamps is your reliable partner in academic excellence. We take pride in helping students like you achieve their academic goals and reduce the stress of overwhelming coursework.

So, if you ever find yourself asking, "Can someone do my assignment for me?" remember that TutorChamps is here to answer with a resounding "Yes!" Contact us today, and let's embark on a journey of learning and academic achievement together!

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10 Tips for Writing Assignments

Writing assignments are a cornerstone of your academic journey, and honing your assignment writing skills is paramount for your success. Whether you're embarking on your first year or a seasoned academic, the art of effective assignment writing can wield significant influence over your grades and overall educational voyage. In this comprehensive guide, we'll offer you ten invaluable tips to elevate your assignment writing prowess. These strategies, along with expert guidance from our specialized assignment help website writemyessays.com/do-my-assignment.html , will empower you to enhance your writing skills and chart a course towards academic triumph.

Tip 1: Start Early

The first rule of successful assignment writing is to start early. Procrastination is the enemy of quality work. By initiating your assignments as soon as you receive them, you'll have ample time for essential steps such as research, planning, drafting, and revisions. Starting early allows you to manage your time effectively and produce well-crafted assignments.

Tip 2: Understand the Assignment

Before you begin writing, it's essential to thoroughly understand the assignment instructions. Take the time to read and analyze what is expected of you. If any aspects are unclear, don't hesitate to seek clarification from your instructor. Understanding the assignment's requirements is fundamental to meeting them successfully.

Tip 3: Plan Your Work

Effective planning is a cornerstone of assignment writing. Develop a structured plan that includes creating a timeline for your assignment. Break down the work into smaller tasks, allocate sufficient time for research, outlining, drafting, and proofreading. A well-organized plan will keep you on track and reduce stress.

Tip 4: Utilize Campus Resources

Your university offers a wealth of resources to support your writing endeavors. Take advantage of writing centers, libraries, and academic advisors who can provide guidance and feedback on your assignments. These resources are valuable assets that can significantly improve the quality of your work.

Tip 5: Research Thoroughly

High-quality assignments require thorough research. Dive deeply into your chosen topic, utilizing a variety of credible sources such as academic journals, books, and reputable websites. Ensure that you cite your sources correctly to provide evidence for your arguments and maintain academic integrity.

Tip 6: Maintain a Good Writing Style

Developing and maintaining a clear and concise writing style is essential for effective communication in your assignments. Avoid overly complex language and prioritize clarity. Ensure that your assignments have a logical structure with a clear flow of ideas. Your goal is to make your writing accessible and easy for your reader to understand.

Tip 7: Seek Writing Assistance

If you ever find yourself struggling with assignment writing, don't hesitate to seek writing assistance. Many universities offer writing assistance programs staffed by experienced tutors who can provide guidance and feedback on your work. These services are designed to help you refine your writing skills and produce higher-quality assignments.

Tip 8: Proofread and Edit

The importance of proofreading and editing cannot be overstated. After completing your initial draft, take the time to review and edit your work. Check for grammar and punctuation errors, ensure proper formatting, and verify that your assignment aligns with the assignment guidelines. Effective editing will polish your work and enhance its overall quality.

Tip 9: Stay Safe Online

When conducting online research for your assignments, it's essential to prioritize online safety. Use reliable sources and be cautious of plagiarism. Properly cite all your references to maintain academic integrity and avoid unintentional academic misconduct.

Tip 10: Celebrate Your Achievements

Lastly, don't forget to celebrate your achievements in assignment writing. Completing assignments is a significant accomplishment on your academic journey. Reward yourself for your hard work and dedication, and acknowledge your successes. Recognizing your achievements can motivate you to excel in future assignments.

Dos and Don'ts

To summarize, here are some dos and don'ts for successful assignment writing:

• Start early and plan your work effectively.
• Thoroughly understand the assignment instructions.
• Utilize available campus resources for support and guidance.
• Conduct in-depth research using credible sources.
• Maintain a clear and concise writing style for accessibility.
• Seek writing assistance when facing challenges.
• Commit to thorough proofreading and editing.
• Stay safe and ethical when conducting online research.
• Celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Procrastinate on your assignments; start early instead.
• Overlook or misinterpret assignment instructions.
• Miss out on utilizing valuable campus resources.
• Skimp on research quality or rely on unreliable sources.
• Engage in overly complex writing that hinders clarity.
• Hesitate to seek assistance when facing challenges.
• Neglect the critical steps of proofreading and editing.
• Plagiarize or compromise on academic integrity.
• Forget to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions related to assignment writing:

1. How can I improve my writing style?

Improving your writing style is a gradual process. Consider taking writing courses, seeking feedback from professors or writing tutors, and practicing regularly to refine your skills.

2. Is it okay to use online sources for research?

Yes, it's acceptable to use online sources for research, but ensure that they are reliable and properly cited in your assignments to maintain academic credibility.

Final Thoughts

Writing assignments may seem challenging at times, but with the right approach and these ten tips, you can excel in your academic journey. Remember that assignment writing is a skill that improves with practice and dedication. By following these guidelines and continuously honing your writing skills, you'll be well-equipped to tackle assignments successfully and achieve academic excellence. Go to website

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Google Classroom: Creating Assignments and Materials

Lesson 2: creating assignments and materials.

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Creating assignments and materials

Google Classroom gives you the ability to create and assign work for your students, all without having to print anything. Questions , essays , worksheets , and readings can all be distributed online and made easily available to your class. If you haven't created a class already, check out our Getting Started with Google Classroom lesson.

Watch the video below to learn more about creating assignments and materials in Google Classroom.

Creating an assignment

Whenever you want to create new assignments, questions, or material, you'll need to navigate to the Classwork tab.

In this tab, you can create assignments and view all current and past assignments. To create an assignment, click the Create button, then select Assignment . You can also select Question if you'd like to pose a single question to your students, or Material if you simply want to post a reading, visual, or other supplementary material.

This will bring up the Assignment form. Google Classroom offers considerable flexibility and options when creating assignments.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to become familiar with the Assignment form.

This is where you'll type the title of the assignment you're creating.

Instructions

If you'd like to include instructions with your assignment, you can type them here.

Here, you can decide how many points an assignment is worth by typing the number in the form. You can also click the drop-down arrow to select Ungraded if you don't want to grade an assignment.

You can select a due date for an assignment by clicking this arrow and selecting a date from the calendar that appears. Students will have until then to submit their work.

In Google Classroom, you can sort your assignments and materials into topics. This menu allows you to select an existing topic or create a new one to place an assignment under.

Attachments

You can attach files from your computer , files from Google Drive , URLs , and YouTube videos to your assignments.

Google Classroom gives you the option of sending assignments to all students or a select number .

Once you're happy with the assignment you've created, click Assign . The drop-down menu also gives you the option to Schedule  an assignment if you'd like it to post it at a later date.

You can attach a rubric to help students know your expectations for the assignment and to give them feedback.

Once you've completed the form and clicked Assign , your students will receive an email notification letting them know about the assignment.

Google Classroom takes all of your assignments and automatically adds them to your Google Calendar. From the Classwork tab, you can click Google Calendar to pull this up and get a better overall view of the timeline for your assignments' due dates.

Using Google Docs with assignments

When creating an assignment, there may often be times when you want to attach a document from Google Docs. These can be helpful when providing lengthy instructions, study guides, and other material.

When attaching these types of files, you'll want to make sure to choose the correct setting for how your students can interact with it . After attaching one to an assignment, you'll find a drop-down menu with three options.

Let's take a look at when you might want to use each of these:

• Students can view file : Use this option if the file is simply something you want your students to view but not make any changes to.
• Students can edit file : This option can be helpful if you're providing a document you want your students to collaborate on or fill out collectively.
• Make a copy for each student : If you're creating a worksheet or document that you want each student to complete individually, this option will create a separate copy of the same document for every student.

Using topics

On the Classwork tab, you can use  topics to sort and group your assignments and material. To create a topic, click the Create button, then select Topic .

Topics can be helpful for organizing your content into the various units you teach throughout the year. You could also use it to separate your content by type , splitting it into homework, classwork, readings, and other topic areas.

In our next lesson , we'll explore how to create quizzes and worksheets with Google Forms, further expanding how you can use Google Classroom with your students.

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