Using Diigo in this class was my first experience with the program and I have enjoyed it so far! The platform seemed to be well organized and I could easily view posts within the group. It was easy to post websites with tags and descriptions. I also liked the sticky note feature so I could add in small notes as I read an article. My favorite was the annotate feature. I think this program was really good for annotations and it made annotating really simple. I think this program would be very beneficial for many classes, especially english class. The website itself looks a bit boring which I think decreases the readability of it a bit. It's very text heavy but I do still enjoy the program.
I really like the blog website. It is very organized and very easy to read. It has a good layout and even allows you to change the theme. You can post comments as well. I have learned how to make a post visually appealing and grab the attention of the intended audience. I have also learned about the program itself and how it works.
An interesting tool I might use when teaching is Generation Genius. The tool is something I learned about during an interview with a teacher. She described the website as a modern day Bill Nye. The website has interesting videos that pertain to a variety of topics. They also have quizzes, lesson plans, and activities that can be used to entertain and educate students. The website is current, it is relevant to many topics, it does not overuse ads. The website is definitely age appropriate, it is very engaging with many diy projects to offers. I think Generation Genius is a very good program for students. Here is a link to Generation Genius; https://www.generationgenius.com/
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