Thing # 12

This Thing was not impressive. I created an alert and a calendar within my iGoogle account, which I have only because of this class, and I don't think it will be extremely helpful. Don't get me wrong, calendars are very useful tools, if you use them. I just don't use them. [I am retracting my last statement, but am leaving it up so you'll know what it said.] The Google calendar is a great tool. I just received email notifications about events in my calendar, and that can be a very valuable tool. I will be using this tool from now on. I said what I did earlier because I never carry a calendar around, nor would I go online to read one; but now I don't have to.

I do like the alerts though. I made my alert for math education news. This can be very helpful since I don't have to know what I'm looking for, or what Web sites to visit, but I'll be updated on any noteworthy events involving math education; my future career.

I do not see many benefits using these tools for education. A calendar is only effective and useful if used, and I don't use them. An alert for news related to math education can keep me well-informed , but I can't think of a purpose for it within my lessons.