Follow-up Links

Last class I mentioned two sites that were good examples of collaboration:

• Wikipedia. the ultimate Wiki. A WikiMedia Foundation project -- "Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment."
  
• World Wide Web Consortium. The W3C is an international consortium where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards -- "To lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing protocols and guidelines that ensure long-term growth for the Web."

Social Bookmarking - Some Background and History

Social Bookmarking in a nutshell is setting up bookmarks which you can share with others. Here's more information:

• Definition of Social Bookmarking
  the above uses the define: term search at google
  
• Social Bookmarking at Wikipedia
• Social Bookmarking in Plain English (video)

As you'll see in the Wiki article, there are several popular social bookmarking sites. Even though we're using delici.o.us you should explore the others too

How could you use this in class? Well, what about a lesson where students search the web and find sites relevant to the topic, and create a list of links for others in the class to share. (If you've ever tried to collect and collate links from students, you will understand how much easier this would be. And... besides researching the assigned topic, students are honing skills which they'll use later on. Not a bad secondary goal for the lesson!)

RSS - Some Background and History

You can find out more about RSS on the following pages:

• Definition of RSS
  The above uses the define:term search at google
• What is RSS
• RSS at Wikipedia

Chances are as you get further and further into establishing your Web presence, you'll use RSS feeds to compile information you want your readers and students to see