The last couple of years have been all about adapting to meet evolving and elusive protocols. For students with learning differences, the shifts from online learning to hybrid to in-person (and back) have made a part of their life that is already challenging exceedingly more difficult. Adaptation is a key aspect of Executive Functioning, which can be lacking in those with learner variability. In today’s podcast episode, we sat down with Dr. Nicole Ofiesh, Director of the Schwab Learning Center at CHC, about strategies students can use to build Executive Functioning skills in high school, college and beyond.
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From Dr. Ofiesh:
Here are some tools our learning specialists love and use at the SLC. They recommend a couple productivity apps and tools. I like this Pomodoro Timer:
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Pomodoro Timer apps:
Pomodor – Pomodoro Timer with Time log
Marinara Timer – Pomodoro Timer & other customizable timers, the timer links can be shared for virtual groups & co-working
Task Managers apps with Pomodoro timers:
Amazing Marvin – Customizable Task Manager & Daily Planner with timer features
Engross – Pomodoro Timer & To-Do List
KanBanFlow – KanBan Board Task Manager with Pomodoro timer
One additional tip/strategy I recommend when using these types of productivity and timer sites or apps is to add the site(s) to your browser start page or pin it to the task bar to make it easily accessible and more automated. It’s also a visual cue to check your schedule and to do list for the day.
Learn more about CHC’s Clinical Services
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My Teen Struggles With Executive Function
Trouble With Executive Function at Different Ages
Executive Functioning Issues and Learning: Ways to Help Your Child After High School
With Handout
Activities for Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills With Adolescents
Executive Functioning Modules for College Students
Videos
Potentia Institute: My Brain Explained
How to Boost Executive Function in Teens
Books
Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Intervention
Promoting Executive Function in the Classroom (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)
Apps and Web Resources
