BP_DiigoGroup

So, with all the tools out there, it takes me some time and some practice before I really get a hold of what some of these tools are used for.  Diigo is a good example of this.  I was asked to join Diigo, join a preexisting group within Diigo, and then create a group to help with my ARP.  Well, I did all this quick and painlessly like a band-aid, before I realized that I still had no idea what exactly Diigo was, and even after the reading on FSO I still did not truly understand what a “social bookmarking” site was. 

Well..., like entering a party where you don’t really know those that you are surrounded by, I had to stand around a bit, visit the hours devours table, and warm up and mingle a bit.  Finally, I got a sense of what and why a site like this is used.  Once again, it all comes down to organization, and organization equals productivity.  Since my ARP is based on that principal, it made me realize that I was going to have to plan for some “mingle time” when I introduce new tools to my students.

Needless to say, I had to go back and adjust a few things in my Diigo Group- Helping Students to Help Themselves.  When I first heard the term “group” I automatically assumed that the intent would be to “discuss” the topic of my ARP.  The idea was eye opening that the intent is to share tools and sites that would be helpful for my ARP.  So I am excited to share with those that join my group and to share with other groups that I have visited.  Most of us will depend on in part if not heavily, the web 2.0 tools and other tools out there to facilitate in their project.  So join me, help me, and lets share some of the time and energy consuming research we have done!