Airtable

https://airtable.com/

Functionality: An "all-in-on" app that is highly customisable. It includes a database function that is similar to a spreadsheet but allows customisation into event planners, content calendars etc. It's highly configurable database and viewing functions mean you can choose the best view based on your scenario, for example, you can create a database of your assignments and school work and view them in a calendar form, table based on priority or filter based on deadline. It also includes automation tools that integrate with other apps, for example when an event is scheduled it can create a google calendar event for you. Essential tool for anyone trying to organise their work and work in teams.

System Requirements: mac, windows, ios, android, browser

Delivery Methods Supported: Note taking, collaboration, team organisation, to do list, data organiser and viewer

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: Has to allow AirTable to read your web apps depending on integration created (eg. email content)

Pricing Model: Free: essential features; 10usd per month: more records and increased attachment space with automatic syncing across devices

Asana

https://asana.com/

Functionality: A project, task, and work management tool that supports methodologies such as SCRUM and Agile. You can build a Gannt chart to visualize your timeline, monitor the progress of a project, and streamline repetitive processes. This is a professional tool that can help your team stay organised through any project. It can be synched with Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and more.

System Requirements: Works on Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox

Delivery Methods Supported: Group projects

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free, Premium (£9.49 per month)

ClickUp

https://clickup.com/

Functionality: An app the centralises all of your organisational tasks including To-Do lists, project management, documents, spreadsheets, email, events, reminders, time tracking, and more. It provides an easy transition by importing any information you have stored in other productivity apps such as Trello, monday, asana, and Excel. Also, it integrates Gmail, Office 365, and Outlook. Particularly helpful if you are overwhelmed by all the applications you use or if you don't want to be tied down by one particular operating system.

System Requirements: App is available on Google Play and App Store. Also, you can download it for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Chrome.

Delivery Methods Supported: Organisation, productivity

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free, Unlimited (£7.02 per month/ £3.9 per month [annual subscription])

Elephant

http://elephantapp.com/

Functionality: Elephant is the free app that helps you practice new habits by sending you gentle randomly timed reminders throughout your day. Whether it’s practicing mindfulness, good posture, gratitude or remembering to drink more water, simply decide which habit you want to form, how often you want reminding to practice it, and let Elephant gently nudge you in the right direction. With vibrations and visual reminders sent to your smartwatch or phone, Elephant App makes sure you’ll never forget.

System Requirements: ios, andriod, apple watch, google wear

Delivery Methods Supported: Organisation

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free for up to 10 reminders a day; 0.99USD for up to 60 reminders a day

Lucidchart

https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/

Functionality: Visual workplace tool for remote teams. Clear diagramming, flowcharting, process mapping, whiteboarding and data visualisation. Useful for teams needing a visual platform to share ideas for brainstorming or creating visual workflows.

System Requirements: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iPad

Delivery Methods Supported: Projects, note taking

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Education: Free up to 10 documents; 7.95USD/ month: for unlimited documents with basic collaboration and integration support

Pocket

https://getpocket.com/

Functionality: Save articles, videos and stories from any publication, page or app. Curate your own space filled with everything you can’t wait to learn. Great tool for keeping readings and videos in one place.

System Requirements: It is available for major devices and platforms including iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac, Kindle Fire, Kobo, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Windows.

Delivery Methods Supported: Supports research, reading lists

Subject Applicability: Applicable to any subject with lots of readings

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Free; offers premium membership options: $44.99/year, $4.99/month for more functionality

Slite

https://slite.com/features

Functionality: Team organisational tool, provides a well-organised space for collaborative writing and information sharing. Great for societies or team projects. For example, can be used for joting down meeting notes, keeping documents organised and comment on teammates' work. Also has integration with other apps such as Slack, Trello and GitHub.

System Requirements: ios, android, mac, windows, browser

Delivery Methods Supported: Note taking, collaboration, team organisation

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: None

Pricing Model: Basic version free; 7USD per person per month for core version

Zapier

https://zapier.com/

Functionality: A simple Workflow automation tool. Zaps are workflows that connect your apps, so they can work together. Zaps start with a trigger—an event in one of your apps that kicks off your workflow. Zaps automate tasks in the background, so you can focus on more important work. It does not require any coding to work. It supports up to 2000 web apps, such as gmail, google calendar, google drive, trello and facebook. An example is automatically saving new gmail attachments to Google Drive.

System Requirements: mac, windows, linux

Delivery Methods Supported: Organisation

Subject Applicability: Applicable to all subjects.

Security Concerns: Has to allow Zapier to read your web apps depending on the workflow created (eg. email content)

Pricing Model: Free: 5 single-step workflows, run up to 100 times a month; £16: 20 multi-step workflows, run up to 750 times a month; £38: unlimited workflows