Social Software

The Social Software found on the del.icio.us software is tremendous. As a teacher who is always on the look out for good information, these types of sharing websites can be invaluable. Finding common interests between users can be very helpful. For example, I have targeted an excellent World War I website. The web (no pun intended)of other websites is enormous. Since other users favorites are accessible, a search of your favorite site can lead to so many different possibilities. Secondary lesson plans, websites from Australia, and searches of key word really open doors for teachers conducting research. In addition, students looking to conduct research on a specific topic will have access to potential websites that do not come up from huge Google searches. A good way to focus your research by topic area.