DIIGO

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Diigo is a great resource for compiling sites that an educator can use in order to incorporate social media into the classroom. Diigo, an online tool that allows the creator to gather and present information in the form of links, data, etc. to be presented to a group of people with similar interests. This information can be shared within groups or stored in the library of the user. ======

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When using Diigo, it clicked the day after I downloaded the tool bar. Using Diigo, I learned that you can create your own tags for sites/links that are saved in your library. This is a great tool when looking for material and resources to use in the classroom. It allows the educator to share specific information with a group. ======

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I hope to implement this resource with my anatomy class when assigning case studies in which the students will need to gather information that may not be available in their textbook. ======

I found the following web link when researching sites for Diigo and using web 2.0 tools: [[file:wells_websites.docx]]
Topic chosen epithelium [|__http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/3790324/tissue_types__]
 * Wordle**

Site provides free printable science worksheets that can be incorporated into lessons or used as review [|__http://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/wtg/sci.html__]
 * Discovery Education**

Free teacher, parent and student education resources in various subjects. [|__http://www.theteacherscafe.com/Content_Literacy/Science_Worksheets.php__]
 * The Teacher’s Café**

This site offers ten free tools for teachers, such as an online grade book, classroom social meeting site, and a flashcard compiler for both student and teachers. [|__http://onceateacher.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/ten-free-web-2-0-tools-for-the-classroom/__]
 * Ten Free Web Tools for the Classroom**

Site provides various online tools for teachers. The list contains links to games, printable calendars, imaging and audio editing tools, and a quiz and test generator. [|__http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/edtools.html__]
 * Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators**

This site offers links to free online social media such as podcasts, movie maker, and blogging. [|__http://www.teach42.com/2007/03/06/top-10-free-web-20-sites-for-educators-and-a-few-honorable-mentions/__]
 * Top 10 FREE Web 2.0 Sites for Educators (and a few honorable mentions)**