Blog 5- Diigo, Blogging, and Web 2.0

We used Diigo in class and I really did not like it. I don't think I quite understand what it is for or when a good time to use it would be. I suppose that it is a way to share websites and put annotations and other remarks on it, which is a unique feature/ability that I have never seen before. However, it felt really annoying to figure out. I'm sure if I spent more time on it, I could find better use for it. The concept is pretty interesting though. 

So far I have actually kind of liked blogging. I know people who have personal blogs which I didn't think seemed enjoyable to have. However now that I have this class blog, I understand why some people would like it. I like how you can customize the colors, layouts, and so many other things. Every blog in our class looks different which is really cool. I like that it is a way to share larger pieces of information with people (or small too). It can be used for work, school, or a business. I could potentially see myself using this as a teacher as a way to stay in touch with my students families as well as my students if they are old enough.

I think as an elementary school teacher, a web 2.0 tool I would end up using is Class Dojo. It is a great way to connect with students and parents. This is a website/app intended for communication geared towards younger students. It can track the progress and other information about the students. It can help bridge that disconnect between the school and home. https://www.classdojo.com/about/