My original project idea was to create my own web page that I
could share resources and various websites with teachers whom I work with. I recently changed roles to one that is more
administrative but I do have contact with about 30 teachers. Often the challenge with this large of a
network of teachers is communication and sharing of resources. When I pitched the idea to our Professor, he
liked the general concept of sharing resources but suggested the following:
“What about social media integration? Could you have an
associated Twitter account that would help to promote content? Would you want
to use a tool that helped to curate content (like Pinterest, Scoop.it, Diigo,
Facebook)? How could you take it beyond a place where people go (a static list
of resources) to something that is more interactive?” (Alec Couros, Sept 22, 2014).
Starting My Project
I don’t come from a very tech savvy background. I have been very comfortable with email, texting
and for what I don’t know, Google it! Prior
to this ECI831, I didn’t feel that disconnected but now I realize…I’ve got some
catching up to do! The teaching
profession is also trying to keep up with the learning curve - we are hearing a
lot more about social learning for e.g. Professional Learning Networks, Ed Camps,
Twitter, Blogging, edchat, etc. I am
very thankful for the opportunity to take this class and start learning!
Selecting Diigo
I started by looking at the Pinterest and Facebook
suggestions but I didn’t have that professional look. I watched a few Youtube video’s on Diigo and
was impressed enough to sign up and get started. I was surprised to see the functionality and
ease of use. I have really enjoyed using
the service and wish I would have known about this tool many years ago because
it would have helped at university and work!
I tweeted out that I was starting this library and started
receiving positive feedback immediately.
Fellow students commented that they were excited about this tool and
some said that the article I wrote inspired them to get started using it again!
I’ve made a few improvements to the Library and would like
to invite you to take a look at it. I
would appreciate the feedback regarding: (a) the layout and general
functionality of it and (b) check out the “lists” I created according to the
program teachers I work with.
https://www.diigo.com/user/kelly_brezinski
Thanks in advance for your time!
Kelly
Hey Kelly - is this the only post that you have about your major project? Can you label your major project posts so that they are all easily accessible in one place? Make sure that you are posting regular updates on this project. Glad that's progressing nicely since our conversation!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 more blogs that I am currently working on posting. They are: (1) how to set up your Diigo account; (2) how to post and share collaboratively; (3) how to highlight, add sticky notes, etc. This is what I have been learning about. Is this the right direction to go in? Thanks
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