Three 37signals tools made the list at Ditch the backpack: 100 essential web tools for virtual students. Here's what the list is all about:
While learning at home offers great opportunities for working on your own time and schedule, it can also offer drawbacks when it comes to working with others or getting immediate help on a problem. Whether you need help, collaboration, or just want a little extra knowledge when completing your assignments, these web tools will help you find what you need. From note taking to researching to staying organized, the following resources will have you making top grades in your classes.
And here are the 37signals tools that made the cut:
Campfire. Set up instant chat rooms with your study group or classroom using Campfire and make communicating as a group much easier.
Writeboard. Create a web-based text document with this tool, then use it to either edit, share, or send yourself a text file of your document.
Backpack. This tool can organize anything from just your own studies to that of an entire class. Make pages, use calendars, post announcements, get email or text message reminders, and more.
