Challenge #15

I have had Google calendar on my iGoogle page for quite a while, but I honestly have not really used it. I use my iCal all the time, but I think that I do need to start checking it out a bit closer since always seem to be on the run! It would be nice to be able to sync it with my other calendars.

Challenge #14

I think that Google Docs is going to be a great tool for my classes. I really hadn't done much with this before, but last week I had kids working on a small group project and noticed them using Google Docs. I was amazed by how they could both be working on the same project at the same time. I just need some time now to try it out myself a bit more so that I can get all my students to start making use of this tool!

Challenge #13

I'm definitely not a tech savvy as Reynolds here! I have, however, listened to podcasts before! When I was planning one of our trips to Disney, I subscribed to the Dis weekly podcast. It really was a great tool! I have also snooped around and listened to a podcast here and there, but I haven't really had the time to listen on a regular basis.

I do think it would be fun to have kids create podcasts, but right now I don't think I could manage it! I also believe that they could be useful if you know that you are having a sub and want to present some of the info yourself. Again, that would mean more time in getting the whole works figured out! Hopefully one day I will be there!

Challenge #12

I have added the following add ons: AniWeather, ReminderFox, Pixtr, ChromaTabs, and Highlighter. I have had add ons at home on my browser for a while but never did them here.

Challenge #11

I decided to use some of my pictures from our San Antonio trip for this challenge. I can see that work as a way of sharing pictures with others who may not know everyone or may need a little more explanation. Not sure whether I would use this in class or not.

Challenge #10

I have had a Flickr account for quite a while but honestly have not used it at all. I did upload a few pictures just to say I have, but I don't know that I will really use it.

As far as school goes, I could maybe see taking pictures of projects and loading them, but I honestly don't think I would. I think maybe I could use it for skating. It would be a nice way to share those types of pictures.

I guess I will see. I'm pretty proud of myself when I actually get the pictures off of my camera or phone and into iPhoto, much less uploaded to Flickr too!

Challenge #9

I did sign up for a Skype account a while back. At this point I don't really see myself making much use of it. It might be fun for my daughter to talk to her little cousin with it, but really, with life as busy as it is, trying to find a time when both can be at the computer isn't all that easy--I know, it's really quite a sad situation! The same goes for communicating with my sister and brother-in-law who are both in the military. It would be great to actually be able to see each other, but we have a hard enough time even finding the right times to talk using cell phones! Maybe someday...