Keyword Exclusive - Popular to-do apps
by: Robin Roenker
Supplement to "College Student's Survival Guide"
While the tried-and-true written planner still works fine, if you�re looking for a way to keep track of your course assignments electronically, there are dozens of popular "to-do" apps to choose from. Here are just a few popular organizational apps you can try on the go on your tablet or smartphone:
Wunderlist www.wunderkinder.com/wunderlist
Lets you jot down quick to-dos, but also lets you create separate folders where you can track assignments and deadlines for each class.
Astrid www.astrid.com
Easy to use, with pre-set lists that you simply fill in. The app also sends a weekly update of jobs that have been completed.
Todoist www.todoist.com
A good fit for folks who want a simple, low-key option. Tasks are entered with a deadline in mind, and can be color-coded by class or topic for further organization.
Remember the Milk www.rememberthemilk.com
Lets you organize assignments into to-do lists and then sends reminders when something is due. Unlike some other apps, this app is accessible via not only iPhone or Android phones, but also via Gmail and Twitter.
Toodledo www.toodledo.com
A great choice for managing a joint project list for an entire group or family.
Google Calendar www.google.com/calendar
Lets you enter meetings, assignments, and other appointments to a monthly calendar.
iStudiez Pro www.istudentpro.com
Winner of the 2011 Best College Student App as named by the Steel Media Network, this student-centered organizational app lets you track tasks and deadlines, arrange assignments by class, and more.
To read the Kentucky Living February 2013 feature that goes along with this supplement, go to Kentucky Living's College Student's Survival Guide.
|
|
|
| |
|
