Games Galore!

Okay, this is definitely a dangerous tool to learn about simply because of the addictive nature and wanting to play some of these fun games over and over and... Who has the time to use all of these wonderful Web 2.0 tools? However, it's good to know that there are some fun, free games out there when I get tired of playing Spider Solitaire at home (especially when the computer won't let me win). I think I'll introduce my youngest child to Yahoo Games to lure him away from the sometimes questionable Addicting Games offerings. That's provided I can pry my husband and both kids away from World of Warcraft. They've all gotten hooked in to this game. We do have our challenges of fair segments of computer time since we currently only have one computer for all 4 of us. Oh, how times have changed...anyone remember Dungeons and Dragons?

#18 Google Earth

I've used Google Earth before but I am impressed with the updates that have been made--especially the "flying" to other locations. It's a unique perspective of our world. It's interesting that the pictures of your home are clearer from a higher altitude than if you try to zoom in too far--it's still fun to look and try to determine when the picture was taken. I also like that people have been able to post real pictures, like of Mt. St. Helens. Since "staycation" is the new term for beating rising fuel costs, this is one way to explore new areas that you're not able to travel to--not exactly like the real thing. I also see good uses for teaching the kids about geography and a resource for school projects.