Thing #16

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

I chose iGoggle, because it seems to be the most user friendly. Being that I only have dial-up Internet and have to use public Internet access to actually get anything accomplished, no, I will not make this my permanent home page.

2) How can the online calendars be useful to you?

Online calendars can be useful on a few different levels. As a teacher, the education system you could be teaching in may not have access to a tool like d2L. Using a online calendar could help you and your class keep up to date on upcoming assignments and events (and it' free). Personally, a online calendar is useful, because you can make you schedule available to others who on linked up to the web. That way, if there is any question as to where you are or what your doing, people can go to your online calendar and find you. Also, if you use a PDA or blackberry you can update your calendar on the go.

3) What about the to-do lists—helpful, too much work...?

Having a online to-do list is, for me, simply unnessary and time consuming. I have recently began using a palm device and has really become a helpful tool. However, if someone does not have access to such a device then a online to-do list could be helpful. Ultimatly, I believe it depends on the individual. If you are a job that allows you to personally access the web, then you could effectively keep up your to-do list online.