Organizing/tagging of our bookmarks

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:23:58 -0000

no_tag | post by demetri on 2008-05-15

It seems like tags are how our bookmarks here are organized, but I'm feeling like things could be improved... I don't have the same sense of security with tags that I do with folders and nested folders as an organizational structure. Maybe I just need to get over it, or go through and add some tags of my own to the current collection of bookmarks, but my first reaction is one of being overwhelmed. This is not specific to this group, it is the same across all social bookmarking, but I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on this topic.
post by demetri on 2008-05-15
Demetri,

I was feeling the same yesterday as I shared my bookmarks. My tags make sense to me, but do they to others?

For this list, the general tag "tablets" is pretty generic. Maybe we could have some more specific links, like:
"tablet_software" or "tablet_tools" -- software/widgets to support tablet computing
"tablet_tricks" or "tablet_techniques" -- tips/tricks/techniques for tablet use
"tablet_research" -- research about using tablets in the classroom or to support learning
"tablet_support" -- repair, fixes, etc
"tablet_hardware" -- brands, hardware info
"tablet_schools" -- schools using tablets
"tablet_tutorials" -- tutorials about tablet use
"tablet_students" -- info for/about kids using tablets
"tablet_curriculum" -- lesson plans / curriculum specific to tablets
"tablet_interactives" -- interactive websites especially effective with tablets
"tablet_talk" -- general discussions about the use of tablets
"tablet_advantages" -- advantages available with tablets not available with traditional computing

Just a thought... Other suggestions? I'd be happy to revise my tags if these make sense to others.
post by brasst on 2008-05-15
I just took some time to update tags on the bookmarks I've posted thus far. I tried to stick to a more specific tagging vocabulary, pretty close to my last post. I hope this works for everyone.
post by brasst on 2008-05-17
Thanks Tami!
that's awesome. I do wonder about this issue in a global sense of using shared social bookmarking software. I just feel like I'm missing something in terms of the functionality of the software (whether its Diigo or Delicious.) I guess it is inherent in the software that it's up to the users to define the most useful tags, but I'm wondering if a "group" in Diigo (focused on a topic like tablets) could specify a global tag to be attached to all user generated tags. In this case, it seems like our global group tag would be "tablet_".

Maybe I need to do some research into tagging to learn more about it.
thanks!!
post by demetri on 2008-05-18

Favorite tablet software

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:48:29 -0000

tablets | post by brasst on 2008-05-14

What software should all tablet users have? What are you favorites for use with kids?
post by brasst on 2008-05-14
Here's my working list of titles we may include on student tablets for next year: http://learnerswithlaptops.wikispaces.com/What+software+should+be+included+on+tablets%3F
post by brasst on 2008-05-17

Going paperless

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:50:16 -0000

environment |paperless |tablets | post by brasst on 2008-05-14

What are some ways you've used a tablet to reduce paper in your classroom?
post by brasst on 2008-05-14

Tablet-friendly websites

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:49:24 -0000

tablets |tools |websites | post by brasst on 2008-05-14

What are your favorite tablet-friendly websites? Any standout online tools that rock with tablets?
post by brasst on 2008-05-14

Tips for teachers new to tablet computing

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:47:47 -0000