Complete your activities

The kit features a selection of programs, applications and web-based services.

Advice from the UOC Language Service on ways to communicate effectively.

A practical guide to clear up any doubts you might have when it comes to writing formal texts. It provides guidelines on how to summarize, study, prepare and present assignments, among other things.

Practical resources you can use when preparing your work and to help you avoid plagiarism.

Prepare your oral presentation using the simple guidelines in these three short videos: preparing the presentation, oral presentation and defending the project to the panel.

Susan Frekko, a specialist in giving oral presentations, gives you tips on how to make an effective oral presentation in English.

Tips on how to prepare a formal academic document and project presentation so they effectively support your oral presentation.

Learn the techniques and tools of public speaking applied to oral presentations of degree final projects.

This book gives practical advice on all aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication.

Want to learn techniques to improve your communication skills? This book offers guidelines, tips and examples on public speaking.

Resources for finding and reusing free images to illustrate your work.

Resources for finding and reusing free videos to illustrate your work.

This tool for creating and sharing maps allows you to add your own links and documents and invite others to edit your project. With the free version you can create up to three maps. It requires registration and has a web version and an app for iOS and Android. 

This is a free and highly intuitive tool for creating mind maps and to-do lists. It lets you link external websites and add images from a URL. When you're finished, you can export your work in the most common formats. Registration is required. 

This tool lets you create concept maps automatically as you type, separating concepts onto different levels when you hit the tab key. The tool graphically structures the information for you. It doesn't require registration and gives you the option to download your work.

You can use this tool on a PC or mobile device, simply sign in first. With it you can collaboratively create concept maps and flowcharts (up to 10 using the free version). It offers loads of templates for iOS and Android. 

This tool lets you turn real data into highly visual displays. There are dozens of templates, from circular bar charts to maps. You can also add your own images and videos. With the free version you can share your project and view it online, but you can't download it. Registration is required.

This tool offers a catalogue of ready-made templates that you can modify as you see fit. You can also add content. The free version has some limitations when it comes to downloading your work.

This tool allows you to create infographics from scratch. It comes with a wide selection of pre-designed templates and is great for building Creately flowcharts, Venn diagrams, storyboards, network diagrams, organizational charts and site maps. Registration is required.

This online layout software can be used to create all sorts of projects, including images, brochures, presentations and videos. It's one of the most comprehensive tools and the free version comes with few limitations. You must create an account. 

This is a great tool for creating interactive content on the fly. It offers loads of frequently updated templates. The free version lets you create and share projects online without limitations, but you won't be able to download your work.

This tool lets you gather information quickly, organize it easily and find it when you need it. It offers a web version and a desktop and mobile app. 

This tool lets you create flashcards with image, text and sound content, helping you study on the go. You can download the desktop app or the mobile app for iOS and Android. 

You can use this digital notepad to record audio notes, add images and even sketch out your ideas. It also lets you organize your notes into sections, tag key points and share your work with others.

This free, auto-saving desktop journal allows you to add text, pictures, links and customizable templates. Plus, it spellchecks your notes and lets you export them to plain text. 

This free app lets you sync your notes across devices, keep them organized and work with other people at the same time.

With this tool you can note down important life moments and creative ideas and back them up in the cloud. It makes it easy to sort your entries and retrieve old notes.

This tool facilitates project or campaign management by allowing you to coordinate and assign tasks, create timelines and set deadlines.

This project management tool lets you create calendars, chat rooms and noticeboards, as well as assign tasks to your team, set deadlines and upload all kinds of documents.

This open source project management app allows you to break down your team's work, create Gantt charts and export all content in various formats, such as PDF, Excel and CSV.

This is an online calendar made for teamwork. It lets you schedule events and open meeting rooms, as well as share your personal calendar so that other members of your team can see when you're available. Plus, you can access it on any device.

If you're looking to improve your concentration, this to-do list is a good way to go. It simplifies online task management and planning and gives you the ability to share your content with others.  

This tool helps you keep track of all your classes, tasks and exams. Its mission is to boost academic productivity.

This tool aims to foster a beneficial ecosystem for teams by providing a huge selection of templates. It also lets you create workflows with your colleagues and make adjustments to fit your needs.

This task manager is gold for organizing your day-to-day work. If offers a range of templates so that you can personalize the app to your liking. Plus, it links to other tools and gives you tips for enhancing productivity.

Teams can use this work management tool to design tasks and work on them collaboratively. It aids project oversight and provides a highly visual way of tracking your progress.

If you want to stay focused, this programme is for you. It helps you manage tasks and maximize productivity by scheduling work intervals and breaks. Plus, it stays fully synced between your iPad, iPhone and Mac.

This time management app is based on techniques such as Pomodoro and 52/17. It lets you create different tasks and sort them by category. It also allows you to adjust your work session to fit your needs.

This mobile app helps you focus while you study. It calculates your level of concentration and times your activities. It also offers stats so you can track your progress.

This task manager is based on the Pomodoro technique, helping you to complete all your activities more efficiently. It sends you reminders and progress reports.

Grow plants while you study. This free time management app is available for iOS only. The idea is to keep it open on your phone while you study to stay away from distractions. As you study, a plant will grow. If you disrupt a task by switching to another app or going to the home screen, the plant will wither away.