Social bookmarking is a research tool that allows online users to organize, display, and share information. Users can highlight and annotate pages on the web. Using social bookmarking makes it possible for you to connect and engage with other users and get content that is personalized. Web 2.0 allows people to share information on the web instead of just viewing the information that someone else created.
This was my first experience with Diigo. I registered for a regular Diigo account even though I wanted an educator account. Hopefully I can figure out how to upgrade at a later time. I installed Digolet by adding it to my Favorites bar. It took me a couple of tries until I realized I had to click on the toolbar to get it to stay down while I dragged the link. I then added a few Gadgets, which was easy enough.
I learned some new technology terms while doing this activity. Social bookmarking allows people to share their favorites or shortcuts. Tagging is similar to a keyword when doing an internet search. Web 2.0 is a research tool that allows you to participate in information sharing. Gadgets are your favorite links. Diigo would be a great tool for teachers. They could join groups of other teaching professionals and share resources online.
Diigo could be used in the classroom. Students would love to find people with the same interests as them. Then they could share their favorite educational websites.
The ISTE NETS T standards addressed with this activity would be #1. Facilitate & Inspire Student Learning & Creativity and #2 Engage in Professional Growth & Leadership.
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