Moodle vs. Blackboard vs. D2L

I think the idea that all companies have is good. But I do like that Moodle is more customizable and free, assuming you have the server and other tools needed to host it. Blackboard on the other hand is rather expensive and less customizable. D2L is cheaper than Blackboard but still not as customizable.

On the other hand Blackboard seems to have more features that can really allow teachers to work on line. While D2L is right behind them. Then theres Moodle which is customizable but doesn't seem to have some of applications of the others like blackboards good document and grading. But it has the potential to be able to modify it so you could possibly have those features.

Overall I'm used to D2L because we use it at SCSU but I do like the modification and customization that Moodle allows, let alone the price and the extra tools Black board offers.

Cagle

Google Docs vs. Zoho

For me the idea of using a "Microsoft Office" like suite was really weird. But when I began using them I found that both Google Docs adn Zoho provide users with alot of the same tools and features as Microsoft Office. Making it simple and easy to use.

Although, I found Zoho to be more comparible and alot easier for users of Microsoft office. Don't get me wrong Google docs gives you alot of the same toolsbut they aren't set up like word so they are harder to find. It was faster than Zoho, which seemed to be bogged down while I was using it.

But all said and done I think Zoho offers Office converts the most "Office" like experience which makes coping easier, or was it the price that makes it easier. WHO KNOWS

Cagle

Bloglines

I think Bloglines is a great tool that saves me the hastle of constantly looking for news. It updates every hour and gives me all the top stories.

I can definetly use it to check scores and or information in my personal life. 

For school I can use it to update science news or even Education and Technology news.

Quite Simply, it makes it really easy to view what I want too.

Cagle

Just a little something I created on the Big Huge Labs Website