Whether your student prefer Google Calendar, their personal phone calendar, or a physical planner, typing out or writing out upcoming due dates or events can provide an opportunity to plan and pace out their day, week, month, or semester. A calendar also provides the opportunity to time manage by allocating time to various priorities.
Because lectures are one of the quickest methods to deliver a large amount of information in a short period of time, note taking can help organize information for later use. Writing provides the opportunity for the reader to see the information being heard in a different format or/and the ability to organize the information in a way that makes sense to them.
Many professions use goal writing to meet a need or milestone. Writing out goals with your student can provide the opportunity for them to reflect on their performance, needs, and skills. For example, a student may want to learn to use a coping strategy for their anxiety during class or use a new app to support their learning. S.M.A.R.T goals provide a simple framework for goal writing.
ex. Student will use a calendar independently once a week to plan for the week ahead within 3 weeks.
Creating a quiz using an online medium like Quizlet or using flashcards can help a reading/ writing learner learn material. The learner can write down the answer prior to "flipping" the card over or simply reading the answer from the card can be enough.
A whiteboard can be a great way to write down ideas, lists, concepts, and information. For example, a whiteboard can be used to write a TO-DO list.