So many web sites, so much to read, remember and save! Social bookmarking/tagging is a fabulous tool. Until now, I have been saving sites by bookmarking in my favorites. What a mess. I have now downloaded del.icio.us, and flickr and have started tagging. I can now take the chaos out of my life and organize my school work and all my other interests. I am amazed that I can now find my photographs with a click of a button.
The K12on-line conference with Chris Betcher was excellent; describing how social bookmarking can benefit your work and why tagging is so important. I had some problems with the video (hoping it was just my connection) stopping every few works or so; breaking the flow of information and a bit fustrating to listen to... His site also contains a world of information about using del.icio.us, flicker and edublog.
The social booking component - sharing with others has me intrigued. The idea of sharing web sites and information with other educators (of whom you may have never met before) allows for wonderful opportunities of collaboration and connections.
Oh, and to handle all of of my sites and readings, so my family might get dinner sometime, I have downloaded Google Gears!
A video you might like:
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Gretchen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the you tube video - it is a clear, concise presentation on what social bookmarking is, why we should use it, and how to use it. It is also very engaging - more clear than anything I could write on the topic!
Thank you!
sharon
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI was so glad that I discovered Common Craft on You Tube. They have a number of videsos that explain a number of our topics in a clear consise manner.
Commoncraft is wonderful! They also have all of their videos on teacher tube as well. The issue with tagging.. is organizing.. sometimes I have to go back and figure out which tags to use, and then think about how will I ever find what I am looking for later?? I do like delicious, but I started using diigo, and love it too. I have joined a bunch of groups in education and it is great! Check it out.
ReplyDeleteSweet! Our first embedded YouTube video. Nice work! There is a skill worth knowing!
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