2. Intro /definition
A tag is a labelling system that enables Internet
users to categorize content online
Tagging lets you categorize information online
your way
Social bookmarking is the use of a web-based site
that stores your tags and the tags of people you
know, so you can benefit from their bookmarks as
well as your own.
Source: KSToolkit
3. Key functions it supports
As individual user
– Store and organise your virtual library
– Access your links anytime, anywhere
– Connect with peers and find new resources
As a team/group/network
– Share link and resources
– Build flow of content related to specific
subject
– Source, filter and remix content
13. How to use it
Define your tagging system
– As individual
– As a group
Crate an account on Delicious or Diigo
Import your browser bookmarks into your account
Bookmark links and web pages
Look at who else is saving the same links – peer in
their garden an see what they are up to
Republish your bookmarks (or a selection of them)
as RSS feed on your site or social network
In a team, use it to source content and produce
new products
14. Hands on exercise
Create an account on Delicious or Diigo
Bookmarks few links
Import your bookmarks (if you are using
your laptop..)
Find peers and start following them
Take the RSS of your bookmarks and
publish it on your blog or wiki page
Delicious is more visual, with the creation of stacks – better for content curationDiigo better for archiving and collaboration, through groups and listsIn delicious possible to collaborate on stacksTip: Use one as your primary account and auto-save on the other for backup!