Brian lists some helpful daily websites. Some I also use include:
- Google Docs: I do have an external hard drive which serves me well between machines, but I recommend Google Docs to all of my students. It works wonderfully to work on reports between home and school, no flash drive needed, no software/version compatibility issues. All one needs is Internet access. In our district, that's just about everyone.
- Google Reader: I love my Google Reader. It keeps me updated on all of the topics I'm interested in - Technology, Education, Parenting, my favorite columnists, even health and fitness.
- GMail: I have a Gmail address to which students submit work. I haven't yet switched over to Gmail personally, because I have always been a YahooMail girl. I may switch over the summer, however, due to my new Everex Cloudbook. The new Yahoo interface will not work on my small screen resolution, so I have to switch over to "Classic," which is a problem because that switch prompt sometimes causes my CloudBook to hang.
- Online Calendar: I am looking for one. I got hooked on using the Outlook calendar while at school, and can use Outlook Web Access while I have Internet access, but I'd like one I can use offline on my Cloudbook.
- Dropbox: This file sharing system is currently in beta. I currently use yousendit to send large files and Google Docs or Google Groups to share files, but this sounds like it has some possibilities.
- Del.icio.us: I've opened an account, that's about it. I tend to use Google Bookmarks to keep track of my favs, which works just fine for me so far. I've been told that I can use the former to share my favs with my classes and other teachers, but I haven't implemented that yet. My plan is to add class sites as I teach to a class login next year. I guess we'll see how it works!
- Remember the Milk: Cute idea, but I tend to use my Outlook for todo lists, tasks, and reminders. I will keep it in mind for "the switch" if I make it.
- Flickr: I currently use a combination of Google Picasa and Facebook for digital image storage. If it's personal or family photos, then I use Facebook. For school use, it's Picasa.
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