I think you've stumbled onto something important for us as teacher to keep in mind Breanna. While it will take a while to bookmark everything for our classes, once we have it it's there. I do wish there were some ways to make connecting with teachers we don't know a little easier, so we could share materials. Sometimes you stumble on a board on Pinterest with lots of good ideas, but I wish there was an easier way than chance.
Marcia, I have never really thought of using Social Bookmarking in my class either, however; after reading the Forbes article, I am finding it useful not just in upper grades but lower as well. “It... more
Marcia, I agree that children even the younger ages are efficient in using a variety of sites!They adapt quickly to the use of different programs and would easily grasp the methods of using these... more
Heather, I agree that you often think of young children not being able to use these social bookmarking sites. After reading the Forbes article I realized that you don't have to read to use the... more
Breanna, You are right and kids can navigate the internet without any instruction. If we do our part by frontloading and scaffolding so they understand, then our life will be so much easier when... more
That is what I have come to like about it as well. The fact that once its there you dont have to search the internet to find it again. Talk about time management! Much needed in a classroom!