Diigo, Blogging, & Web 2.0, Oh My! (BP5)
My first reaction to Diigo was that it was probably going to be a resource I would never use again. However, after more use and understanding of how much you can do with the resource, I now see it as another resource for class discussion for my future classrooms. I compare Diigo to a more academic version of Pinterest. You find websites and resources and share it to one discussion board and the website even compiles comment from repeating sources. The only thing I would really change about the resource is the visual aspects of it. There is a very apparent "professional/academic" feel to it when you are accessing the website.
Blogging can be another very useful resource both in personal lives and academic fields. For a couple years I have fantasized about starting my own blog because I really enjoy writing (in my own voice, that is) and I feel that I may be able to reach people with my experiences and advice. Now that we are using blogging in our classroom, it is interesting to see how I can still write in my own voice while discussing things academically. While blogging, I realize how much work a blog could potentially be, especially if you wish to make some sort of career out of it. Ideally, I would like to create a potentially profitable blog as a part time job while I am in school and then maybe take it more seriously when I graduate and have more time. This brings together a lot about what we have been learning: digital citizenship, formatting and visual aspects, and many other things.
A new resource I have recently found is called Live Binders. Essentially, it acts like similar organizational resources such as Diigo or Google Drive by organizing your technological resources and files all into one digital binder. It was originally invented for educators to organize lesson plans but has since evolved into businesses and students. There are even specific features that mimic a physical binder like tabs that act as dividers and intro pages. Unfortunately, many of the more advanced settings and features come with a price but the more basic features are free to everyone who signs up. I very much look forward to using all of these resources continuing on in my education and when becoming an educator.
Blogging can be another very useful resource both in personal lives and academic fields. For a couple years I have fantasized about starting my own blog because I really enjoy writing (in my own voice, that is) and I feel that I may be able to reach people with my experiences and advice. Now that we are using blogging in our classroom, it is interesting to see how I can still write in my own voice while discussing things academically. While blogging, I realize how much work a blog could potentially be, especially if you wish to make some sort of career out of it. Ideally, I would like to create a potentially profitable blog as a part time job while I am in school and then maybe take it more seriously when I graduate and have more time. This brings together a lot about what we have been learning: digital citizenship, formatting and visual aspects, and many other things.
A new resource I have recently found is called Live Binders. Essentially, it acts like similar organizational resources such as Diigo or Google Drive by organizing your technological resources and files all into one digital binder. It was originally invented for educators to organize lesson plans but has since evolved into businesses and students. There are even specific features that mimic a physical binder like tabs that act as dividers and intro pages. Unfortunately, many of the more advanced settings and features come with a price but the more basic features are free to everyone who signs up. I very much look forward to using all of these resources continuing on in my education and when becoming an educator.
I can see how Live Binders is just like a Google Drive, and I like what you're saying about how it mimics an actual binder in terms of organization. However, I don't really understand the website. It feels very static to me even though I know that I can do whatever I need to change what I need, but I don't feel like it's a easy website to navigate or figure out how to work. Also, there's no "about" page where I can get a clear explanation on what this site is for or how I use it. So, I don't feel very comfortable with this source as of right now.
ReplyDeleteYes I could definitely see how the website is static. However, it is technically Web 2.0 because it is bringing to technology what used to be only available in paper/physical format and you can interact with it. The website itself does not allow for much interaction but that part comes to play after you create a binder and share it with people. It is almost a mix of Google Docs and Pinterest. As a teacher, you would create the binder full of exercises on chapters and resources and online versions of everything you hand out in class. Then you can share the virtual binder with your class so they can access it whenever they need to. It definitely takes a little trial and error to get comfortable using it.
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