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Benefits:
- similar to trello but easier to use
- It is very user friendly and intuitive
- It can be used on computer, smartphone or tablet
- You can manage tasks and due dates activities including reminders, sub tasks, comments, files and notes to users
- Tasks can be highlighted with hashtags
- Can send and email tasks to [email protected]
- You can tick off tasks as you go along
- You can add files and post comments to give feedback
- Can create a closed group for learning/ sharing
- Communication and feedback is given to the whole group
- Can follow who is responding and track group conversations
Obstacles |
Solutions |
You must know what e-mail address a person has used to register in Wunderlist as the invitation must be sent to this e-mail address |
Ask for the e-mail address that was used when created Wunderlist if you intend to use Wunderlist for mentoring |
The feedback is not private and the work mentor might not want to give feedback to the whole group |
It is possible to send an e-mail from Wunderlist to the student. If you post it so that everyone can see post general feedback according to the guidelines where you stated what kind of feedback can be shared and what should be avoided |
It can only be used on Windows 10 or newer versions |
You can just as well use it on phones and tablets |
Some might think it is hard to learn how to use Wunderlist if they aren’t used to similar apps |
Educate the users on how to use it and inform them of the benefits. Sell the idea of using Wunderlist. Inform that they can contact you if they need assistance |
Our top 10 tips for using Wunderlist for mentoring
- Create a group where you agree on communication and guidelines
- Access Wunderlist through your facebook or google account
- Agree what content should be shared/discussed through Wunderlist
- Create personal settings and notifications according to how frequent you use it
- Check your wunderlist during free time at work
- Agree on what kind of files, pictures, photos, and links should be posted and what is not allowed to post
- Create separate work and private groups
- Make sure any comments will be seen by all, don't get personal
- Send reminders for work that needs to be completed
- Use it in conjunction with other apps such as video calling