I'm a college student, and I'm looking for some free software, preferably web based, that would allow me to keep track of progress on assignments, classes, and due dates, and send me alerts before something is due. Is there anything the SU community would recommend?
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closed as not constructive by 8088, Renan, Randolph West, Diogo, slhck♦ Jul 26 '12 at 5:07
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I think you can use some ideas that are outside the common "use a calandar" suggestion I see you are getting. I recommend you try the free, web-based project tool:The Big Picture It is good for managing your tasks, breaking them into projects, and sub items. give it a try, it is well done and free (and web based means you can access it from any computer). you can check out a youtube demo video |
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My recommandation Calendar Google Calendar - http://calendar.google.com Task List Remember the Mild - http://www.rememberthemilk.com/ |
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I use a combination of Google Calendar and Google Tasks. That way, I can see my due dates, but also see exactly what my tasks are (Tasks allows me to break things down into more manageable tasks). |
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You might want to look up the iCalender Wikipedia reference (scroll to see also). I usually use google calender for most of my planning (a lifehacker ref). There is a Planner application (open source and cross platform) that can be used (off-line). There is one more good on-line tool I used earlier called Voo2do. |
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If you're into productivity, then you must have at least heard of David Allen's Getting Things Done productivity opus. If not, it's time to fix this enormous lack. I'm personally a big fan of GTD and use this system for many years now. There are many tools for GTD (really many) around there but, for my GTD implementation, I'm pretty happy with GTDInbox, a Firefox plugin that "transforms Gmail into a powerhouse of productivity and manageability". Actually, I just love it. |
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Try wizehive.com which is currently in a free beta will meet your needs. In addition to tasks, it will store files, contacts, and data. You can set it up to send you daily summary emails, or emails whenever a task changes. A calendar feature was recently added which displays tasks in calendar format. |
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You should try OnlineStudentPlanner.com You can use it for free with their free edition but if the free edition does not cover what you need the plans are pretty cheap. |
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OnlineStudentPlanner is by far the best one I have ever used. It seems to be actually designed for students whereas the other ones are kind of generic and confusing to use. I'm currently using the free account which is fully featured but I have a full-time course load so I will be upgrading to that plan. It's definitely worth the price. |
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