The idea of bookmarking information so that you can find it easily is simple. The idea of social bookmarking is much more complex and fascinating. Teachers never have enough time. Have you ever known a teacher who was actually able to plan during their planning time? I haven't. I think the idea of social bookmarking can save valuable time for teachers and other harried people out there when they need pertinent information. It can also help keep teachers fresh in their approach to teaching by keeping up with the latest "best practices."
The idea of using LibraryThing.com or Shelfari.com to catalog and tag books that you and your class have read is great. It's a way to really involve students and connect them with others who may be reading or have read the same books. It broadens students' perspectives and gives credibility to the reading assignment (people besides the teacher value this book and are reading it too).
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I have never known a teacher, either, that actually plans during their planning period so social bookmarking, I agree, is something that every teacher should use to make their planning easier.
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