Age group for which this tool is beneficial:
Middle School
High School & Beyond

To what category does this tool belong?
Low-tech tools (often battery powered, highly portable)

Skills strengthened with the help of this tool:
Both organizational and academic

How does the tool work?
Software that tracks appointments, names, address, phone numbers, and other simple reminders can be downloaded onto a wristwatch using technology similar to supermarket bar code readers. The watches have LED displays, which allow the user to access the information.

What is the benefit to the user?
These can be a boon to children who have difficulty getting through a day's schedule with frequent reminders of what to do next. The watches have alarms that can cue the wearer for example, to take medication, or to get a ride home from Mrs. Smith today instead of getting on the school bus. With a few clicks of the watch's buttons, an older student can review the day's schedule, access reminder notes, or find her parents's office phone numbers.

Other information to consider:
The watches and software retail for around $100. The user needs to access the base computer every day or two to update the schedules and reminders.

The above content was researched and written by Frank Sopper.