Tools for planning
I can identify and evaluate various digital tools used to plan tasks and projects and manage time efficiently.
Tools for planning
I can identify and evaluate various digital tools used to plan tasks and projects and manage time efficiently.
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Key learning points
- Task management software allows users to create, prioritise and manage tasks.
- These tools help individuals and teams track their to-do lists, set deadlines and monitor progress.
- Gantt charts visualise project timelines and task dependencies, allowing teams to manage schedules effectively.
- Calendars and scheduling tools allow users to plan their time, set reminders and schedule events or deadlines.
- Calendar tools can often be synced with project or task management tools to ensure a cohesive schedule.
Keywords
Scheduling - planning a time for something to take place
Gantt chart - A Gantt chart shows how much of a business’s planned work has been completed within a given timescale using a series of horizontal lines
Common misconception
Gantt charts are more effective than Kanban boards because they show project dependencies.
Neither tool can be deemed more effective overall. A business should decide which of the tools will work well for them based on the needs of the project.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
communication in real time
communication not in real time
organising a safe workplace
working outside the office
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
shows project progress over time
planning a time for something
visual task tracking system
creating and managing to-do lists