Thing #19, What's on Top?

Wow! I had a blast exploring a radio site called Last.fm. It's possible to explore any genre, artist, or, in my case, composer or conductor and immediately hear a piece of music. Yes, it is a little random in its choices, but I didn't hear one selection that was a dud!

I know so many teachers that come to me looking for some music to accompany a classroom exploration or activity (like journaling)...Last.fm is the perfect spot to custom design this kind of "background" atmosphere. A lot of us spend time trying to control the aural environment; the right music at the proper volume can be a really positive experience in the classroom, lunchroom, reading room, writing room, etc., etc.

Of course this Thing isn't just confined to music...just look at all the categories in the Web 2.o Awards: real estate, travel, philanthropy, more and more. SEOmoz, the host, has an amazing variety of Tools to use, some free, some pro, and an ongoing blog to peruse. I've bookmarked the Awards page as I know I'll be back to check out more of the categories and the winners!