knit247 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I give up. Again. I loved HST years ago, but I have been using the HST Online version now for almost two months and it just doesn't do it for me any more. I spent a good portion of time yesterday afternoon and again this morning trying to determine what it is that I need/want, and have decided that I like the looks of both OLLY and UHP... OLLY looks really neat and I do like the idea that it is all on the computer and that things can be changed/bumped, etc. I also like the fact that there should be an app soon, which (I assume) would let my DDs look at their assignments on their iPod Touch. However, the time involved with rescheduling assignments that really should've been two days, etc. on HST Online makes me wonder if I'll run into the same irritation with OLLY. I feel like I "should" use a computer-based planner, as paper is out ;) but have a sneaking suspicion that going back to paper would be easier. UHP looks so stinkin' pretty, and I really like the idea that my DDs would have a book to physically write in each week. I wonder if in the end it would be easier??? Thoughts? Anyone use both? What did you end up with and why? And FWIW, I like Donna Young's site and have used her sheets - or my variations of them - before. I'm just too overwhelmed to throw that back into the mix right now :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flyesq Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 First "post" here.... This is MY question... wondering if you have discovered an answer to finding the best planner. I am trying to become a organized "planner", not just end up with unused planning sheets/ programs! Looking at OLLY vs the homeschool helper app for i pads, or whether to go with the physical Ult Homeschool Planner, which is currently on my mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Someone on here raved about a planner a homeschool mom made. There are different covers. The inside is relatively simple. You write down the subjects on a half sheet (the long way) and the M-F pages are turned to go "with" it until you change the half sheet thing (new semester, whatever). I think it was in the $15-20 dollar range. I CANNOT remember what they are called though. The mom/creator of the planner even had a ~5 minute video to explain it. I have thought about getting it, but a simple grid like MFW has seems to work for DS. We will see what DD prefers in the fall; she is a very different child than her older brother! I hope someone might be able to link what I am trying to explain. If I find it, I will come back and link it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Someone on here raved about a planner a homeschool mom made. There are different covers. The inside is relatively simple. You write down the subjects on a half sheet (the long way) and the M-F pages are turned to go "with" it until you change the half sheet thing (new semester, whatever). I think it was in the $15-20 dollar range. I CANNOT remember what they are called though. The mom/creator of the planner even had a ~5 minute video to explain it. I have thought about getting it, but a simple grid like MFW has seems to work for DS. We will see what DD prefers in the fall; she is a very different child than her older brother! I hope someone might be able to link what I am trying to explain. If I find it, I will come back and link it. Ok, I am back. I found it! Not sure if this is even of interest to you or not. Just thought I would link it so you are not wondering if it could be "the one". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruthie in MS Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Ok, I am back. I found it! Not sure if this is even of interest to you or not. Just thought I would link it so you are not wondering if it could be "the one". I've never seen this before. I love the set-up of this log book for my dd8. Thanks for taking the time to find it. Another purchase added to my list. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I would LOVE to hear about OLLY vs ULtimate Homeschool Planner. And will the OLLY app work on iphones or just ipads? Timely discussion for me. Thanks OP & flyesq Lisa J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'd like to know if I can use OLLY on my ipad only. All my other computers are PC's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 YOu can use OLLY just on your iPad. I don't find it "easy" to use that way - a lot of spots in a small area. It is for sure one of those "your mileage may vary" kind of things! For me, it is an extension of the Mac app - but I gather others are doing just fine with it standalone! You can go get in on the BETA testing for free right now, post in the forums because he said he was running behind in adding people to it. And no, it is an iPad only app and from what I gather the iPhone/Touch version will be the limited checklist/directions type of app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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