Comments on: DIY note card task board

By: lianeible

lianeible — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:37:06 +0000

This looks cool so far, what’s up people?
If there’s anyone else here, let me know.
Oh, and yes I’m a real person LOL.

See ya,

By: Marc Sheffner

Marc Sheffner — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:10:28 +0000

I use this system, developed by a Japanese engineer who loves using index cards (his own variation of GTD system). Pictured here is his temporary storing dock, which I use to hold cards that are part of a number of live projects. I use his suggested combination of the "origami" pod with moleskin folder to hold cards in different categories while I'm on the road. I still end up with lots of cards in a big stack, unsorted, but that's because I don't schedule time to properly sort them daily. It's on my to-do list.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:51:42 +0000

I’m a little confused why I need this instead of the same ‘to do’ & ‘follow up’ lists I make on my computer in my Word program (or can be done in Outlook with deadline dates as well), which saves paper and space.

I do happen to use Post Its and the border of my computer screen when it’s something I want in front of my face all the time until it gets done.

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Fri, 15 May 2009 11:47:06 +0000

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By: skittles

skittles — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:12:50 +0000

I’ve used something similar to this that I got at Hobby Lobby for mementos. It is an insert for an 8X11 frame to keep tickets & pictures tucked into the lengthwise pleats/pockets.

http://www.countryliving.com/c.....ard-de.jpg

mine does not have the ribbons on the folds. you can also write on it, if desired.

(from an article on organizing: http://www.countryliving.com/c.....rafts-0109 )

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By: Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:04:11 +0000

Michael S & shb, I’m so relieved to know there are others like me! I’ve gravitated from a paper system, to paper and electronic combined, then strictly electronic, and am now back to a combination (a different one this time), and it’s made me feel rather flighty. To deliberately plan to rotate systems may be just what the doctor ordered!

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By: Karyn

Karyn — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:20:48 +0000

As an alternative to a wall board–especially for those who find seeing all of the notes at once visually overwhelming–how about using a cheap “brag book,” with one index card per pocket? Yep, I’m borrowing from the recent post suggesting the brag book as a coupon holder. I’ve also been sticking my shopping list in the front pocket. Dedicating a brag book to a cheap and portable index-card task-management system might be a workable solution.

And, BTW, using the brag book for coupons is the best coupon-management system I’ve found, yet!

By: Another Deb

Another Deb — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:05:07 +0000

I really like this idea as a base for lesson planning. I can sort through ideas, strategies, video notes, warmup ideas, project stages, vocab lists, anything!

I have an acrylic picture frame that stands on its own and plan to get some rubber bands and go to town! Thanks for a system that may solve a lot of problems!

By: Justin Smith

Justin Smith — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:11:52 +0000

Applied digitally, this principle really seems to make the paper-based system seem quite laborious.

Kudos on the layout though nonetheless.

By: iphigene

iphigene — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:16:50 +0000

This a really cool idea and quite simple to make. I like notecards too and I pin them on the cork board i have in front of my desk. The layout of this keeps thing easy to navigate.

By: wufflebunny

wufflebunny — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:16:27 +0000

I use a simplfied version of this:

I propped a large cheap photo frame on the wall (the ones with panes of glass in them).

I split my board into 5 zones, Due today, Due this week, Due next week +, Done and monitoring and Useful Info. I then use coloured post its to assign tasks to different zones, using the colors to indicate whether it’s personal or work, quick win or a hard slog. I can rearrange my post its depending on urgency, priority and it’s quite satisfying crumpling up a post it whenever something is done. If I need to take my to-do list anywhere, I just pull out my phone and take a picture.

By: shb

shb — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:20:06 +0000

Michael S, I’m really glad that I’m not the only one who rotates systems. I do it for the same reason, I think. Thanks for posting that.

As for this article, great diy idea!