As I have said in the past, I am not a
big App user. Call me a traditionalist if you like, but the less
libraries tie books with technology the better; to this day I do not own
a Kindle. However, if I were to list my five favorite Apps and
organizational tech tools, they would be as follows:
Library of Congress: A site that, to use its own words, consists of several interactive projects. Hence the site contains not one but many excellent primary sources – often complete with an attached lesson – covering a broad span of historical eras.
Goodreads: One hardly needs me to introduce Goodreads, but it serves as an excellent Court of Public Opinion for books of all kinds. Beyond that, students and teachers alike can use it to post book reviews and keep track of their reading.
Digital Public Library of America (DPLA): I would recommend this site for all the same reasons as the Library of Congress, but what makes the DPLA stand out is its vast selection of truly digital primary sources. Furthermore, provides free e-books versions of banned books via its Banned Book Club.
Blogger: This blog itself is proof that blogger is an excellent tool for keeping records, thoughts, and lists long-term in a stylish fashion.
Microsoft Sticky Notes: This has saved my skin any number of times. Need to remember something? Write a quick reminder note on a digital sticky note that pastes itself to your desktop. I use this the way many would use Evernote or similar programs.
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