Blog Post #5
The range of my experience with Diigo stems from our short classroom presentation and from auxiliary use outside of class. I found it interesting, this almost open source approach to information gathering--where forum communities can exchange pieces of information in planner form, for the benefit of the whole. Tabs and bookmarks were adequately displayed with only the majority of the clutter appearing in side task bars. This leads me to my one big gripe, Interface. The main interface resembles a google search page where the relevant results of a search are strung along vertically. This does not jive with my interests. Not one bit. Also, with the advent of proprietary software management tools from the likes of apple(pages, air) and MS (suite) I'm hesitant to dip my feet in these third party solutions.
I love blogging. I think it the most effective tool to getting ones ideas out as there are no limits to what one could create within the frame work of a blog post. The problem with information exchange platforms like twitter is that users are stunted by the character and media limits enforced on users. Facebook on the other hand faces an audience issue, where many are not interested in delving into deeper topics that a blogger could wish to write on. The most important thing blogging has taught me is time management. Successful blogs must be treated like full time jobs or schoolwork where schedules are enforced and content regulated based on the wants and needs of an audience. Plus it functions as a sort of make-shift diary where a writer can self-reflect and improve as a person.
One particular tool I had my eye on is Kidblog, a working online bulletin thats meant to function as a starter blog for the younger generation of elementary/middle school students. It taps into the old tried and true subjects required for a healthy learning environment. It asks the students to create personal blogs and to express themselves creatively and competently. Powerfull tools are given to students and administrators can create safe and fun learning forums for all to enjoy.
https://kidblog.org/home/
I love blogging. I think it the most effective tool to getting ones ideas out as there are no limits to what one could create within the frame work of a blog post. The problem with information exchange platforms like twitter is that users are stunted by the character and media limits enforced on users. Facebook on the other hand faces an audience issue, where many are not interested in delving into deeper topics that a blogger could wish to write on. The most important thing blogging has taught me is time management. Successful blogs must be treated like full time jobs or schoolwork where schedules are enforced and content regulated based on the wants and needs of an audience. Plus it functions as a sort of make-shift diary where a writer can self-reflect and improve as a person.
One particular tool I had my eye on is Kidblog, a working online bulletin thats meant to function as a starter blog for the younger generation of elementary/middle school students. It taps into the old tried and true subjects required for a healthy learning environment. It asks the students to create personal blogs and to express themselves creatively and competently. Powerfull tools are given to students and administrators can create safe and fun learning forums for all to enjoy.
https://kidblog.org/home/
Glad you like the Diigo. It is a very useful bookmarking tool and also can help us to build up a community.
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