I am definitely going to start using this timer. I have been trying to implement the whole "Work for 30 minutes, take a break for 5 minutes" kind of strategies. I have been using random timing websites, but this seems so much easier.
The Canvas calendar is something I was somewhat aware of, but never really thought about. It might be a little late in the semester to start using it, but it may help some with time management.
The dashboard is definitely useful. I will be looking to use it more often even though I will be graduating in a month. Changing names of courses has been the most helpful thing I have found. It makes it a lot easier to know which one is the actual course and which is the discussion section.
I decided to have my profile visible on my blog. The decision is mostly just so people can make sure that they are on the right blog if they are navigating to it for the class. As far as my online identity goes, I haven't really given it much thought. Although I am not on any social media other than linked in so I don't really have too much of one.