Social+Bookmarking

Social bookmarking a method of referencing internet resources that allows for easy organization and sharing of files amongst peers. Social bookmarking is beneficial in that it is an easy way to find internet information that is relevant to your needs and interests. It allows users to find information that they may not otherwise locate. Additionally, it allows you to organize information for efficient use and sharing. Social bookmarking is very popular and there are many sites dedicated solely to social bookmarking. The most popular sites are digg, netscape, myweb2, and delicious.

Social bookmarking differs from traditional bookmarking in that it is meant to engage users in technological interaction amongst peers. Traditional bookmarking is meant as a means of personal organization that allows users to remember URL addresses of web pages that they had previously visited. Social bookmarking is bookmarking for the twenty-first century. It allows users to recommend videos, websites, pictures, and links to their peers.

For educators social bookmarking is a valuable tool. Many times it is used for purposes of efficiency rather than having students copy lengthy URLs written on the board. Students may access internet resources via social bookmarking. Furthermore, social bookmarking is an excellent tool for differentiation. Students may browse links on similar topics and choose one at not only that they are interested in but also, at their level. Social bookmarking is appropriate technology for the classroom in that it allows for student engagement in the content. Interested in learning more about social bookmarking? Check out the following sites:

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