Social+Bookmarking








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==What IS social bookmarking? == "Social bookmarking is a method for Internet users to store, organize, search, and manage bookmarks of web pages on the Internet with the help of metadata." (// [|Wikipedia] )// Instead of storing bookmarks or favorites on your local computer, social bookmarking tools enable you to store them on the web, organize them in a variety of ways, add "tags" or keywords to them, annotate them, and access them from any computer. In addition, you can share the bookmarks with others and you can see what others have bookmarked. (You also have the ability to mark some or all of the bookmarks "private" so that only you can access them.)  Let's take a minute and watch a video!

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No examples here! You're on your own!!

 Teach Me!
There are several free Web2.0 social bookmarking tools. For the most part, there is not a great deal of difference.

The most popular social bookmarking is del.icio.us. The popularity of del.icio.us can be found in the fact that IF you know someone elses' user name, you can see their bookmarks. This IS a great feature and professionally, I wouldn't be without my delicious account. However, I think the setup, organization, and tagging is too complex for students and the benefits for a teacher to use it in class are not only minimal, but may cause confusion.

So, we're going to use a different social bookmarking tool. BE SURE TO USE MOZILLA FIREFOX as your browser--this application just doesn't like Internet Explorer!

Here's your directions to learn it! 1. Go to http://www.only2clicks.com/. 2. Take the tour (http://flash.screeniac.com/only2clicks-dg/only2clicks-dg.html?TB_iframe=true&height=590&width=1050) 3. Look at the features ([|http://www.only2clicks.com/features.php)] DON'T MAKE A POOR DECISION and fail to add this to your toolbar because it will make your project SOO MUCH EASIER! You can learn to do this by looking in the features section and clicking on "Learn More" (here's the direct link: http://www.only2clicks.com/blog/2007/09/only2clicks-bookmarklet.html) 4. Sign up for an account (http://www.only2clicks.com/user-register.php)


 * Other Social Bookmarking applications:**
 * [|Ning]
 * [|Del.icio.us]
 * [|Stu.dicio.us]
 * [|Furl]
 * [|Blinklist]
 * [|Stumbleupon]
 * [|Digg]
 * [|Diigo]
 * [|GeeSee]
 * [|Meebo Rooms]

[|Comparison of Social Bookmark sites] 

 Try Me!
Now it's your turn. Use your Only2Clicks account to create TWO accounts (yes, these need to be separate accounts):

Account #1: This is an account that will be YOUR professional collection of websites (so your password will be sacred!) Change the "skin", populate it, and share it on your wiki. For each site you add, include the logo for the site AND an annotation for each incluison. This account should include several tabs with a few websites you will continue to visit (consider "new teacher resources," content websites, etc.). Be sure to "create your website" and share this link on your wiki.

Account #2: Prepare to share this one with students (and give access to edit the site, so make your password something you are willing to share!). Change the "skin", populate it, and share it in an appropriate place on your wiki. This should include several tabs for a few of your scope and sequence areas that students will need to have "starter sites for research or extra support. For each site you add, include the logo for the site AND an annotation of each inclusion. Be sure to "create your website" and share this link on your wiki. Remember, the students will have access to this website (so they can find good sites and add to your starting collection).