The end of the year typically brings many “best of” lists. Time offers a list of the best 50 websites of 2007. The categories (e.g., art and leisure, web services) do not include a grouping focused on education, but as is often the case with web resources many of the sites are suited to multiple uses. In fact, sites that are what I would describe as tool or service sites appear to dominate the selection process. In addition to the list (and a page of information devoted to each site on the list), you can listen to a podcast debating the selections, examine a list of the worst sites (MySpace and Second Life appear here), and a list of long-time favorites.
The top pick? It was mozy.com – an online backup site (with 2 gigs of storage for free).I must admit that many of these sites, including Mozy, were new to me. So – it is worth a look just to see what is out there.
P.S. Since I am on the topic of lists for 2007, here is a suggestion. NPR: All Songs Considered offers a podcast consisting of the top 25 songs of the year as selected by listeners. In total, it is about 1:40 of music from last year. If you want, you can download the episode from the iTunes music store (under podcast locate NPR and All Songs Considered – it is the program for 12/20). Thanks to daughter Kim for this suggestion.
