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 the igoogle home page because it seemed like it had the most to offer. First of all, I already use google a lot, so I am very familiar with it. Secondly, it let you add and delete gadgets on the first page as you please. I did like pageflake at first, but it didn't give me as many options to add other gadgets that I liked.

How can the online calendars be useful to you?

Online calendars can allow me to access my calendar anywhere I go. Whether it involves my personal appointments or when I have told the children that certain things are supposed to be turned in, I will be able to keep my schedule organized at school or at home.

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

I love to-do lists. Although I liked some of the ones listed, I-google actually offers an online to-do list that can pop up on your homepage. This way, as soon as I get onto the internet at school or at home, I will be able to see my to-do list and can even cross them off as I go. It also allows me to create multiple lists for things I need to accomplish and things my students are supposed to accomplish. It may be a lot of work, but I think it could be necessary to keep your life organized.

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?

My favorite tool that I found was the chalksite tool. It allows teachers to post assignments, grades, and information for the students just in case they need help at home. Parents will be able to keep up with their children's grades better from home. This will also allow me to give students another way to keep them organized even while they are at home.