Diigo

Diigo is a new website for me. I have not ever used it before and I was actually a little timid to start!
Taking a look at it though it is very easy.
It is a wonderful way to share notes and to talk about different topics. I noticed that I found the same link as someone else and it automatically highlighted all the same spots!
Then I was able to add comments as I saw fit.

Useing Diigo in the classroom.

https://sites.google.com/site/team8project9440/using-diigo-in-the-classroom-2

Diigo Vimeo video

http://vimeo.com/12687333


Top 100 tools for learning

http://c4lpt.co.uk/top100tools/diigo/

Twitter

After reading several articles devoted to the idea of online communication used in the classroom the prospect of my class engaging in discussions with authors, editors,  and other classes around the world is very exciting!
This is like a pen pal program on steroids.

I was already aware of how blogs can be helpful for teachers to share ideas and thoughts on certain subjects or activities, but this allows for collaboration and further exploration for the students and not just for myself. 
I think this can be hard to do in most cases, but it seems like after you initially get started it has potential to create learning moments very easily. 

I also found the 60 Inspiring Examples of Twitter in the Classroom very helpful. Sometimes you just need a list of ideas to know where to start with certain ideas.
Being in an online classroom we frequently use technology for quiz and things like that. But for keeping parents in the loop, classroom updates, instant feedback ect all can work for me. :)

Definition-
A PLN-(Personal Learning Networks) n. – the entire collection of people with whom you engage and exchange information, usually online.

To me this is networking. Communication through technological means.



References-

oneteacher.wordpress

Getting started with Twitter in the classroom

50 ways to use Twitter in the classroom