Beyond Method #2

Well, is this assuming that we're only comparing iGoogle and Netvibes?  I use My Yahoo for personal use, but I suppose iGoogle would work just fine. 

On an instructional media site, it would make sense to include the following:

1.  A calendar.  This would include, of course, all scheduled dates of professional development sessions that would be available for faculty and staff throughout the year.  
2. RSS feeds - and probably several grouped in categories of various edtech blogs that I think would be beneficial for teachers.  Definitely each core content area would have a section, and then I'd probably include several others for fine arts, health and P.E. and others.  With a personal page, there's room for lots.
3. A picture & video module to showcase & highlight student work. Probably several for various topics and special selections.
4. Social media widgets for Facebook, Twitter, and others for sharing content.  There's no reason not to include them.
5. Modules for web tools. This may be for general use or again content specific for classroom integration ideas.
6. Modules for "hot links" to all kinds of resources - creation tools, research sites & tools.  There are lots of possibilities.