EME Journal #6

    I have never used Diigo before. I only first heard about it for this class, so I never knew what it even was. I am still learning how to use it, so I do not have many likes or dislikes right now. However, I do like how you can join groups. This is very helpful in looking for relevant information. 

    I also have never used a blog before this class. In this class, I learned how to use a real blog site. I have made fake blog posts for assignments before, but it was only a paragraph or so per assignment, so I wouldn't classify it as a true blog. This blog is more real because I have to keep up with it, but it is only for class, which isn't something I would choose to blog about. If I could choose, I would blog about my experiences in college (the good and the bad), sort of like a big sister blog. 

    I would definitely use YouTube when teaching. There are so many informational videos on YouTube that also are fun in order to keep interest within the students. As a student, I remember several teachers looking up videos on YouTube to use in class. They would have to get them approved first, so we weren't worried about any inappropriate videos. I believe YouTube is a great place to find videos that are educational that students enjoy watching. Some videos also use language that is easier for students to understand. Sometimes, textbooks use language we are not familiar with and/or get boring quickly, so YouTube is a great alternative. 


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