Webspiration Concept Map

The following map shows the different ways that I will use social bookmarking tools in my classroom as a teacher. I had fun using the Webspiration website and can see myself introducing this website to my students to help them organize their thoughts and help them plan their papers.

My Webspiration Map

Week 9: Social Tools and Cloud Computing

This week we discussed different examples of social tools and cloud computing. These tools have taken the place of complicated and disorganized lists, and using the favorites menu on our computers. Google docs allow multiple people to edit and look over papers, instructions, or shared lists. Social tools such as Delicious allows people to share their favorite websites with the world. These are all examples of useful Web 2.0 applications.
As a future educator I can definitely see myself taking advantage of cloud computing. If students post their paper assignments on Google Docs I will be able to quickly edit and comment back to them. It's a fast way for students to receive feedback, and saves me from having to go through masses of papers... everything will be online. Also I will take advantage of Delicious and other teacher's favorite websites for help on planning lessons, and other useful education- related resources.
The following video found on YouTube explains how the website Delicious works. The website gives instructions on how to get started with the website and helps people create ones of their own. It also shares great tips with users.