I actually find doing simple flashcards on the computer a much quicker method of recognition - there are many free versions available;

I would recommend

http://www.msu.edu/~lakejess/kanjigame.html

you can break them down into small groups and use either english or kana - which will really help in speeding up your hiragana reading as well.

I also find

http://www.wordchamp.com/lingua2/Reader.do

is great for finding the stuff in context and creating worthwhile lists (which I find my true talent is in list building rather than learning )

The great thing about kanji is the most important ones will be the one's you learn first and see everywhere (learn 100 and you'll be able to understand a lot that will help you get by (numbers, days of the week etc) - it gives you a kick....but it's all uphill from there!!

Ganbatte!!!