Thing #16

• Which start page did you choose? Why did that one appeal to you? Will you make it your permanent home page?

I chose to use iGoogle, because I'm familiar with Google and I liked how quick n' easy the set up was. I would certainly consider making it my homepage, but I noticed a banner at the top that said iGoogle would not be avaiilable after November, 2013.

• How can the online calendars be useful to you?

I tend to use my iphone calendar pretty frequently to save dates for appointments and other scheduled events. I also use it to keep track of when certain events occurred. I don't access my pc as much as I do my phone so I'm not really interested in creating an online calendar, but I do think one would be very helpful to someone who uses their computer frequently.

• What about the to-do lists—helpful, too much work…?

Most of the links listed where for dead or dying sites. My belief is that most people are like me, and use their phone or tablet for everything these days. I use the app Paperless. It has multiple default lists like Groceries and Today to do lists, but you can change them and add more.

 

• Did you find a tool that has some uses for you at the school or at home? Which tool(s) would you recommend to others?

I explored a bit of the other tools listed, but wasn't too excited to sign up for free trials. I really think that apps are the way to go. I know one of the first investments I'll probably make as a teacher is a tablet dedicated to my work.