Diigo

Diigo is a social networking/bookmarking site which allows users bookmark and tag websites. It allows the user to highlight or place sticky notes on parts of the webpage for referencing. Diigo is a great research tool that allows you to collaborate with others in a social network. The neat thing about Diigo is that it allows you to communicate with people on the same readings or even find people with the same interests as you.


What is a browser add on? Give an example and explain why they are useful (if they are useful Which ones have you used? What browser addpons are you currently using?
A browser add on is like a toolbar which is placed near the top of your web browser. This add on usually contains links and features related to the original website in which the add on was obtained from. Add ons can sometimes contain forms, advertisements, and additional items to make your navigation across the web seem simpler. Three examples of the add ons would be the Google Toolbar, Bing Bar, and the Diigo Toolbar. They are very useful in the terms of easy links and faster navigation through the web. When you have an add on for a commonly used site this eliminates the search for the site then clicking on the necessary link, you can just click the link on your add on from your home page, and you will go where you need to. Currently I am using the diigo add on, but I have not and still am not using other add ons.


What is your experience with add-ons?
I actually don't have very much experience with add - ons. I am aware of certain add-ons that will automatically instal without the user's consent and can sometimes be troublesome and frustrating. As previously using the safari web browser, I have not yet encountered that issue, and hope to not encounter this problem while using Firefox. Normally I don't use ad-ons very often, this was my first experience. I have to say it was a pleasant experience as I did not encounter any problems, and I have not had any issues with the add-on as of yet.


Did your installations work smoothly?
I thought that the installation process went very well and I did not encounter any problems. It was very easy to use.


What ISTE NETS T (EDUC 2201 and 6305) or NETS A (ED. Leadership) standard would you consider this activity most closely matches and why?
In determining the ISTE NETS standard, I am not currently sure at this time as I was unable to locate the the standard's website. The link on the course website would not take me to a webpage, but failed to open, I will have to check into this before matching these standards.

ISTE-NETS-T STANDARDS

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
This helps us understand the use of the internet and how to navigate through the internet. In additon to searching the internet we are supplied with a tool that allows us to save specific sites and even highlight information within that site that is important for us. This is a tool that could be used in masters classes or as an instructional aid in a teacher's classroom.

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
The use of highlighting information on websites and saving that website in a portal that you are able to assess at a later date - is the way in which this standard is met.

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
This standard is met my modeling digital age learning - the use of researching articles and information and highlighting that information for later use.

5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Researching articles and understanding education is an important aspect of professional growth.