Creating tasks with a focus on students’ autonomy—by providing choices, for example—helps them see the relevance of homework.

For the average professor, a student whose notebook is full of miscellaneous papers, magazine clippings, grocery lists, foil, dryer lint or playing cards doesn’t seem like an effective use of space.

Apple Notes is a versatile and powerful platform that goes far beyond basic note-taking. Seamlessly integrated across Apple devices, it offers a range of features designed to enhance productivity, ...