Sunday, May 27, 2012

Thing 1 -- Diigo

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Social bookmarking is like the online file cabinet every teacher needs. I actually started using Diigo a couple of years ago. I originally started using it to catalog Websites and information that I intended to organize into lists and categories to share with staff. I dropped off that when I realized staff needed some training in social bookmarking in order too really take full advantage. 

I then started using symbaloo and it has fast become my preferred bookmarking tool. As a visual learner and being comfortable with the Apple apps format, Symbaloo was super easy to get started with. 

However, the updates to Diigo just in the last year are amazing! I love the educator tools such as setting up class groups. I also like all the new ways to clip, sort and use diigo. It appears to be very similar to Evernote, another of my favorite productivity tools.

So, how does social bookmarking increase productivity? 

 

Social bookmarking goes beyond your typical bookmarking tool. The tagging / sorting features help me organize resources across topics. Many times one article or Website applies to different topics in my work and tagging lets me put one resource in all relevant places.  

The trifecta of accessibility also keeps me going. Web, PC client & app give me ready access no matter which device I'm using and I can share resource with others instantly. 

Finally, the collaborative piece allows me to pull colleagues into my work. I'm currently working on a presentation for the upcoming MITS conference and used Diigo to collect and share resources with my co-presenter. We can both continue working and adding to the library at our convenience -- even over a holiday weekend-- without scheduling a meeting, phone call etc.

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