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
