This web 2.0 application, Diigo, is a social bookmarking site that allows registered users to save links to websites. The site also allows users to tag the websites, join groups, and share lists. This can be helpful to teachers because they can easily find websites by looking at other users tags and categories. Teachers can also join groups and form groups to link with others who have similar interests.
While there are many social bookmarking sites. Diigo is one of the few that are accessible while at work @CPS. It is very user-friendly and even allows you to download a toolbar to add to your web-browser. Every time you add a book mark you can tag it using as many keywords as you want & you can also add it to your personal page or particular groups that you have joined or formed.
Joining and forming groups are as simple as sending an email invitation to a person. If that person is already a Diigo member you can search for them on the site. You can also receive messages and create friends list. If you have friends listed you will get updates on their recent bookmarks that they have added.
The reason this is so useful is because you can search for people and groups that have similar interests with you. You can also search using key words, that will render a search of your bookmarks but also similar searches from other users (even those who you are not friends with).
This resource is very useful to everyone who uses the internet. It allows you to find and share book marks in an organized and friendly manner.
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