Based on my experience using Diigo, I feel that I still have a lot left to learn. I think it is a very useful tool because of its interactive features and capabilities. I like that the whole class can participate in the same space. It does have a learning curve like any other tool, but I hope to get a grasp of it with more practice.
So far I have actually really enjoyed blogging. I think it is a great way to participate in discussions that people can follow beyond the typical discussion boards I consistently use in my other classes. I think that this can be a very useful tool for me to use with my students in the future. So far, especially when posting my newsletter, I discovered different ways to download materials through blogger. Sometimes you have to play around with what you are trying to post so that it uploads properly. This learning curve will benefit me when using similar websites in the future.
Since I have no time to post blog 5 tomorrow, we have yet to discuss Web 2.0 and its functions in the class. However, based on what I can see so far Web 2.0 can be used for things like Blogs, MOOC's, Podcasts, social apps, and social media. Although there are many concerns with using Web 2.0 with students, it is a great way to collaborate and create an educational space online. Web 2.0 tools include, but are not limited to, things like Blogs, wikis, Twitter, Diigo, and youtube. As a future geography teacher I actually found a super cool collection of videos called GEOgraphy focus: The world as we know it. It helps students learn about different parts of the world through detailed and fun videos. This channel is very useful and friendly for kids of all ages. Maybe I can create my own collection of videos for the future.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HYERScBt-e0kV0fpe0asg
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