Bill Guinee wrote:
> Does anyone know if there are any groups or resources specifically aimed at using Diigo for collaborative learning, researching and other goals in college or university classes. While there is much in this group that is of value to all teachers willing to experiment, there are also some differences between the higher education classes and the majority of what is being discussed here. As a newcomer to Diigo, I could use some help with this.


I'm using Diigo in an Intro to Sociology college course. Collaborative group research online replaces the traditional textbook. Students research the concepts and write them up themselves. If anyone else is doing this, or wants to, let's start a new group.

Bill, I have just completed an article on my experiment. I'd be happy to email the draft to you, and would appreciate any comments.


Bill Guinee wrote:
> This is exactly the kind of thing I am talking about -- my field is anthropology, and the idea of students generating and evaluating knowledge cooperatively in this way is very intriguing. I would love to hear more about exactly how you are doing this, the kinds of assignments, and so forth.
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> Thomas Brown wrote:
> > Bill Guinee wrote:
> > > Does anyone know if there are any groups or resources specifically aimed at using Diigo for collaborative learning, researching and other goals in college or university classes. While there is much in this group that is of value to all teachers willing to experiment, there are also some differences between the higher education classes and the majority of what is being discussed here. As a newcomer to Diigo, I could use some help with this.
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> > I'm using Diigo in an Intro to Sociology college course. Collaborative group research online replaces the traditional textbook. Students research the concepts and write them up themselves. If anyone else is doing this, or wants to, let's start a new group.

Gabbly--chat on any web page

Make any web site an online classroom space. Awesome concept.