The Tasks page organizes projects or activities (referred to as tasks) by defining task priority and tracking task status. A user can create tasks and post them to the Tasks page. Each user can post personal tasks to their page, Instructors can post tasks to users participating in their courses, and System Administrators can post tasks to all users’ Tasks pages. Task information is arranged in columns that display the priority, task name, status, and due date.
The included organizer application that lets you keep track of your to do items, allowing you to sort them by importance, organize them into specific categories, and check them off as soon as they get done. more info
Use Tasks to keep track of any work you have to do. Link Tasks to your Meetings, set start and due dates, Reminders, and Priorities.