I choose iGoogle because I use Google pretty much everyday and I have a lot of accounts that are linked to it. I liked customizing it, well making it pretty with the the greatest band ever, the Beatles, as my background on it. Will I use it as my homepage, probably not. But I do see the usefulness in it. It is just easier to stick with my little Google Chrome homepage that displays my most visited websites and apps.
Online calenders seem a waste of time to me. There are plain 'ol regular calendars that can be used, planners, and every cell phone comes loaded with a calendar. I would never use an online calendar because of my phone's calendar and my planner. Having one more thing to check on, on the internet would just be overkill.
When it comes to online to-do-lists, ehhhh. Its not something that I would ever use. I keep a planner when I'm in school, but otherwise? I know you hear about people who makes lists all day and are very organized about getting their stuff done, but! That's just not me. I make to-do-lists when I have a ton of homework, but otherwise I suppose I just keep it in my head. I do see why this would be a simple thing to use as a teacher, but I find writing things out in a planner much more relaxing and simple.
The only tool that I played around with in this activity I would possibly use would be the iGoogle one. It is nice to have all of your apps, gadgets, and interest in one place. The internet can make one lost within all that it offers. I think these tools could be used at either home or school. Though I would be more likely to use them at school and in the classroom than for my personal life.
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