Thing # 16

I chose to use iGoogle as my start page because I am familiar with Google. It's a good way to stay connected with news and information. You can customize it to your educational interests with iGoogle and take away or add things that you want to display. I would use it as my homepage because as soon as I logged into the internet I would be informed on current events in the educational field. Online calendars and to do lists are very useful to me! They help me stay on track with my goals and standards. I would definitely use them for the classroom. For example, you could print off a blank calendar sheet and have the students fill in their homework assignments or you could even scan them yourself and print off copies for the students. I love to use Remember the Milk. It is a great to do list, and even comes in app form, which I use regularly. They are great to use for personal reasons as well. I don't think they are too much work, but that is my opinion. It might vary for different people, but I try to stay organized as much as I can. It can be hard to sometimes when things get stressful, so these sites and calendars can be helpful. I would recommend them to others for sure! Google Docs is also a great site to use for your own personal use and in the classroom. I would say it best comes in handy when you don't have access to a reliable word document, excel, or PowerPoint. It is so similar to those documents that you can hardly tell the difference.