Diigo
Overview
Diigo functions as a collaborative bookmarking platform enabling users to search, bookmark, organize, archive, share, discuss, and annotate materials on the web. The tool supports professional collaboration, student project collaboration, and feedback and conversation between teachers and students. A distinguishing capability involves organizing bookmarks into lists and groups. Users can capture snapshots or screenshots of bookmarked pages, add highlighted text and sticky notes, and manage privacy settings for shared content.
Getting Started
Account creation requires a username, email address, and password. After email confirmation activates the account, users should install the Diigo toolbar for their browser to access highlighting and sticky note features quickly. The platform offers an “Educator Upgrade” available through application, requiring approximately 48 hours for approval. New users benefit from a six-minute orientation video and accompanying text summaries explaining functionality.
Example
Diigo supports assessment and classroom management through annotation features. Highlights and sticky notes persist on bookmarked pages indefinitely, mirroring physical document annotation. Educators can assign specific annotation roles for effective, organized teamwork and use rubrics for evaluating group collaboration quality.
