Specific examplesStumbleUpon
Delicious Diigo Reditt Digg Propeller Newsvine |
Defining characteristics One to many participation.
Can be distributive (to distribute information, collaborative (to give/receive information) and sharing. Information is generally sought (pulled) Users generally have to log on. Can be used for as a production technology as well as a presentation technology. Interaction happens between learner - content, learner - teacher and learner-learner. Sites provide free, unlimited server space to save bookmarks. Allow users to save bookmarks online. Allow bookmarks to be rated for utility - the more votes, the better the perceived value of the site. Allow members to share bookmarks. Display the most popular bookmarked pages. Allow tagging of web pages. |
Possible application in learning design Used to support communication and cultivate relationships (Light & Polin, 2010).
Social bookmarking encourages group collaboration making saving web resources and organising these easier and faster. Teachers and students can comment on articles and share. Some social bookmarking sites like Newsvine allow users to write their own articles and create their own columns. Can easily introduce / share information or sites to others with similar tastes. |