This week I tried two of the technologies on our weekly
list: Goodreads and Pocket. Here are my
thoughts on both:
Goodreads
I love to read. I am always
asking family and friends for book recommendations. Using Goodreads, I can receive book
recommendations based on my reading interests. I
can also track books I’ve read and make a list of books I want to read. I can also look at other members’ reviews and
opinions of different books they’ve read.
There are also groups, almost like book clubs, to join via Goodreads. While I think Goodreads is a great concept, I’m not
sure I will use it long-term. Currently,
I use Amazon (they currently own Goodreads) to track books I want to read. I can also see reviews and recommendations on
Amazon. I think, however, one of the benefits
of Goodreads is the groups. I requested
to join two groups, so hopefully I will have an update soon! If you currently use
Goodreads, let me know if you have any advice.
Pocket
Pocket is wonderful.
I had some issues with the mobile app, so I’ve only used it on my
computer. If you haven’t explored
Pocket, I’ll give you the rundown.
Pocket allows you to store content (e.g., websites, video, articles) to
view later on any device with Pocket installed. I am guilty of aimlessly
wandering the Internet when I am working or writing (oops). Now, I can save these items for later rather than
wasting valuable time. Installation is
through a Google Chrome Extension and very simple. I also currently use Diigo, which I have now
dedicated to school-related content.
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