My first impressions of the Diigo extension have been pretty positive. Being able to share bookmarked sites in a way that is easily sorted for what you need is very useful. And the annotating tools are a godsend when I am doing research or taking notes! My only nitpick is that the tagging system is a little cumbersome. But it is perfectly serviceable for what I need it to do, so that is alright!
I am really glad to be able to share my experiences with you all! Blogging has been an interesting challenge, to say the least. Keeping up with it may take me out of my comfort zone, but I still love being able to put all of my thoughts in one place. Besides which, blogging means I can continue to practice writing consistently, something all writers should do. Getting used to the way these posts are formatted and what they are capable has been a fun ride, and one I hope we can continue together!
The introduction of Web 2.0 has redefined how we use the internet. I am especially excited to incorporateYouTube video essays into the classroom. Whether they are being used as a sort of "illustrated podcast" for my students to go over when I am absent or as a review, video essays help to give information in an engaging way that my students can deliver direct feedback on. Perhaps I could even have students experiment with video essays themselves, although that may start delving into the digital divide. Regardless, the idea of introducing my students to new concepts in a way where they can react to what is being shown is highly appealing to me.
I have never heard of Youtube video essays before, so when I looked them up on Youtube I found out I really enjoyed this idea to use in the classroom. I actually created a video for one of my papers in my ENC2135 class. It was a new project that my teacher had just introduced because she feels like every student should be able to use another digital platform to talk about a topic besides just a typical paper.
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