Thing 12

My widget is This Day in History found in Widgetbox: Education. I liked that if an event link is clicked on, a brief summary of the event is available. I had a difficult time choosing...I found myself surfing around and liking a few. I'm a fan of trivia and there are some fun and challenging interactive educational quiz widgets out there (e.g. Karooba Endless Educational Trivia Quiz). I also found a quote a day widget in Widgetbox (quotes are another of my favorite things).

Most everyone I know has a Facebook, but I have not caved just yet. I see that it has its positive points with connecting people, however, I have seen with those around me that it can be addicting and can take away from face to face contact. As an example, my sister who lives near Philadelphia, called me and mentioned something that she read on Facebook. I wasn't aware of the news and am close to the person in mention. This scenario has actually happened more than once and is now an ongoing joke that I need a Facebook to stay in the loop.

I think that the social networking sites are popular with kids today because they are in a way the "thing to do" and the sites allow them to communicate and share with friends in a fun way. I can't help but think of what the 6th grade student I was working with mentioned in regard to not using phones because he can email or send a message on Facebook.... I definitely believe it's important for them as well as us to keep up with technology and new ways to communicate, but I still believe that nothing can compare to the "traditional" face to face contact or "old fashioned" phone call :)