Thing #12

Google, in my opinion, is the king of the internet. Google connects so many services - such as Gmail, Picasa, iGoogle, Google Alerts, Blogger.com, etc. I literally "Google" everything! Recipes, facts, weather, directions - you name it! I'd heard of Google Alerts, but never investigated it before. I think Google Alerts could be useful for a teacher because it would be an easy way to stay on top of education news, but it could also be a way to collect information about specific topics to present in the classroom. The Google calendar is also a terrific tool for educators. Teachers can put all homework, tests, and other important events on the calendar and share it with students and parents so that everyone knows what is due when!