JMS Parent Brunch & Learn
March 16, 2017
Simple Ways to Promote Effective Organization
Tools
There are many 21st Century digital tools that can be used to accelerate your learning and help you stay organized.
Apps
Liner - Web Highlighter
Todoist: Task Management
My Homework Student Planner
Timewinder: Personal Interval Timer
Quizlet
Evernote
Voxer
Works like a walkie-talkie. Leave voice notes... Great for communicating with family and friends. Book talks!
Google Drive
Share docs with anybody. Take all your important stuff with you everywhere!
Calm and/or Headspace
Super apps for guided mindfulness exercises...
Duolingo
Learn and Practice World Languages
Goodreads
Tool to keep track of books you've read... or that you want to read.
Follow Mee
Where are my kids? Where's my wife? When will you be home for dinner? This app is "stalky" but it'll answer these questions...
IFTTT (If This Then That)
So many "life hack" recipes on this site. "If the weather calls for rain in my zip code; send me a text to remind me to bring an umbrella."
DiiGO
Curate the websites you want to save and have with you everywhere.
Genius Scan
Make your phone a scanner and a Fax machine (so useful if you need to fax a signed document, like a permission slip or a health form for athletics).
Other Links to Check Out:
Jericho Middle School
Email: dgately@jerichoschools.org
Website: jerichoschools.org
Location: 99 Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, NY, United States
Phone: (516) 203-3600
Facebook: facebook.com/JerichoMS
Twitter: @JerichoMS