When exploring the Diigo tool this week I was surprised at the customizable nature of the bookmarking! All of my bookmarking has previously been done on my Chrome browser and is linked to my computer. The ability to remotely access bookmarks could be especially helpful when writing assignments for school, especially considering the variety of ways Diigo makes it possible to bookmark. Being able to highlight, make sticky notes, take screenshots, and record a URL allows me to save only the bits of information that are really important. This narrows down the time it would take to go back and review sources to find the information, by saving only the pertinent content. The ability to bookmark reliable sources (such as peer reviewed articles) adds to the ease in developing my information for any given topic, and subsequently organize my argument for the essay or assignment.
I also used some of the current RSS feed items to link back to my bookmarks. Items that I linked back were recipes and stories that I was able to pull important information out of to use for later. I like that the bookmarking tools don't put restrictions on what sites or information I can link (like the RSS feeds). The only thing I wish the Diigo had, that the RSS feed supports, is a link on my browser with a drop down menu of the items I have bookmarked. That being said, it's easy enough to click on the quick link of the Diigo app and bookmark items there, then jump back and open up a tab to view them.
The Diigo tool would be placed in the same category on my PLE as the RSS feed I set up last week. That is, it would be listed as an online, digital tool, however I would hesitate to see if I can make this digital tool social. I noticed the share button on the Diigo app, and although it can't be considered social media, it can be be considered not exclusively personal.
When reviewing my RSS feed today I found a link that might interest some of the other fourth year students in the class! Through Student Life Blog, there a link to an article asking the ever present question, Should You Get a Masters Degree? The article briefly highlights the importance of additional education and notes the high price point of this commitment.
The Diigo tool would be placed in the same category on my PLE as the RSS feed I set up last week. That is, it would be listed as an online, digital tool, however I would hesitate to see if I can make this digital tool social. I noticed the share button on the Diigo app, and although it can't be considered social media, it can be be considered not exclusively personal.
When reviewing my RSS feed today I found a link that might interest some of the other fourth year students in the class! Through Student Life Blog, there a link to an article asking the ever present question, Should You Get a Masters Degree? The article briefly highlights the importance of additional education and notes the high price point of this commitment.
I agree that Diigo is great for accessing bookmarks remotely! I often forget to charge my laptop so this is a great way for me to do homework on campus using information compiled virtually! I also love the Feedly article on Masters Degrees. I work at Career Services and often get asked about post-graduate studies. Finding great articles that help students weigh out their options are always well-utilized by me while I'm at work! Great post!
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