Digital tools to support self-regulated learning (SRL)

3. Time management and task focus

Time control is one of the biggest obstacles to independent learning, and digital tools can provide clear structure and support.

Google Calendar enables precise planning of activities and organization of lecture schedules, deadlines and own tasks. Automatic reminders reduce the stress of forgetting and encourage consistency.

Outlook Calendar provides similar features and is particularly useful for those students who use other Microsoft tools from the Office365 suite.

Early offers something more than standard calendar functions as it allows students to track how much time they really need for a particular activity. In this way, a realistic picture of one's own pace of work is developed, which is crucial for avoiding overload and better planning of future obligations. For example, if a student notices that reading a certain type of text takes twice as long as he/she thought, he/she can adjust the study plan and avoid frustration due to delays.