A note taking and course management system

A file folder for use in managing a course, said file folder comprises:

• when open, a first side and a second side, wherein the first and second sides each have an inside region, an outside region, a top and a bottom,
• a first fastener attached to the inside region of the first side of the file folder;
• a second fastener attached to the inside region of the second side of the file folder;
• a first label having a first identifier to specifically identify the course, wherein the first label is attached to the file folder;
• a second label on the inside region of the first side of the folder to indicate a location of papers received from the professor;
• and
• a third label on the inside region of the second side of the folder to mark a location of note taking paper.

A method of making a course management system, the method comprises:

• marking or labeling a filed folder with a first identifier for the course, wherein the file folder, when open, has a first side and a second side, and the first and second sides each have an inside region and outside region;
• attaching a first fastener to the inside region of the first side of the file folder;
• attaching a second fastener to the inside region of the second side of the file folder;
• marking or labeling the file folder with a second label on the inside region of the first side of the folder to indicate a location of papers received from the professor;
• and
• attaching note taking paper with the second fastener, wherein the paper is marked with a header that indicates the day, date, page number, or combination thereof.