I have been using Google as my primary search engine and web tool for many years. Before my MacBook, I used Google Calendar to keep track of my overly hectic schedule and kept it up on my desktop pretty much all the time. I no longer use it as I have the iCalendar on my MacBook which does pretty much the same thing. I also use Google Alerts for news and it is a quick way to get "breaking" news. However, there are now more useful ways to get the news alerts now that I have set up RSS feeds, I have not really been using Google Alerts.
I am not really sure how these various Google tools will be applicable to my math class. I do think that it would be useful for students to learn how to use these tools in a basic computer class. Our MacBooks are so powerful, that we often forget that most students continue to use PCs at home and the web albums are something that most computers don't come pre loaded with...
Yes, I think that Studywiz (my opinion) was supposed to give students a place to go to get their assignments and post items to a calendar. The gadgets for an iGoogle page really allow for their varied interests and allow them to collaborate with other students on projects.
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