Thing 13

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

       I used iGoogle, because most of the resources I use (like GoogleDocs and Gmail) are Google related, and in the past Google has been good to me. I have made it my home page. It allows me to get straight to my documents and email!

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

       On iGoogle, you can use the Google maps tool, which I need to use a lot. There is also a “To Do List” tool which should be helpful. There are calculators and YouTube search engines for those who feel so inclined.

3. How can the online calendars be useful to you?

       You can keep track of what you need to be doing from anywhere in the world, and likewise – Add any information about upcoming events.

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

       Oh, funny, I didn’t even see this question. I feel like a nerd. I love the to do lists, I am very organized and they help me out! That’s probably why I just answered each of the prompts number by number – It keeps Things tidy.

5. Did you try out Backpack? What did you think?

       Yes, I thought it was a neat place to store your documents and to keep track of your schedule while sharing both.

6. Did you try any of the other tools in the list? Any good ones we should all try?

       I tried Remember the Milk, because the name was too clever for me to pass up. :)  I loved it and recommend it, because you can download an App on your iPhone/iTouch and access your to do list at any time!

~Kaitlyn