Thing #16

I created a start page using iGoogle, but I already have a home/start page with Yahoo, and I really don't see the point in having two separate ones to check. I guess since I am so used to using my Yahoo home page (but I use Google for everything else), I stick with my Yahoo. My main email address is established and has been for over 10 years with Yahoo, I should just transfer all of it to iGoogle. But both are basically the same and I should be more loyal to Google, considering when I log into my computer, I go from my Yahoo homepage, check my email and feeds, and then go right to Google :)

I'm not a fan of online calendars, because it may remind me of stuff I need to know for the day, but usually I'm out doing stuff and I don't tend to tote my laptop everywhere I go. I need to be constantly reminded I make a list and carry it around with me and cross off what's been done. The list is worth me, so I won't forget and I don't have to be at my computer to be reminded. Although, I think when I start teaching it will be extremely useful, because I'll be in the classroom most of the day and I can have little reminders from my calendar right there in my room. To-do lists are too much work! Like I said, it's so much easier and force of habit that I'd rather have a paper, tangible list, but again, in the classroom, they'll probably be a lifesaver. I tend to lose track of time easily, so calendars and to-do lists will probably be a must in the classroom.

I have made the mistake of not copying the full URL on many occasions! I get so irritated, ARGH! Especially with journal articles from ERIC, there's this magical little thing called Tiny Url. All you have to do is drag the icon into your toolbar and PRESTO, that HUGE URL is now shortened into something short and sweet. There's directions if you can't copy and paste.