Introduction to Diigo

• What is Diigo?
  • A bookmarking tool that goes beyond a simple list of bookmarks.
  • Useful for individual teachers and groups of teachers.

Getting Started with Diigo

1. Sign Up

   • Go to Diigo.com and click on "sign up".
   • Choose the free plan initially.
   • Enter username, email, and password.
   • Verify your email after account creation.

2. Logging In

   • After email verification, log in to your account.
   • Users will see a clean interface with options for bookmarks.

Adding Bookmarks

1. Manual Bookmarking

   • Click the plus button to add a bookmark.
   • Type or paste the URL.

2. Using the Browser Extension

   • Search for "Diigo web collector" in Chrome extensions.
   • Install the extension by clicking "Add to Chrome".
   • Once installed, clicking the extension provides options to bookmark the current webpage.

Example Bookmarking Process

• Navigate to a website (e.g., Scientific American).
• Click the Diigo extension to bookmark the page.
• Add tags for better organization (e.g., "science", "climate", "global warming").
• Bookmarks will appear automatically in the Diigo library.

Annotating Content

• Users can annotate bookmarked articles:
  • Use arrows and notes to highlight important sections of the text.
  • Annotations are saved for future reference.

Saving PDFs

• Diigo allows saving PDFs alongside URLs.
• PDFs are organized in the library like other bookmarked resources.

Group Collaboration

• Users can create groups to share resources with fellow teachers.
  • Go to "My Groups" to create a new group.
  • Set viewing permissions for group members.

Conclusion

• Diigo is a versatile and intuitive tool that enhances the bookmarking and sharing experience for educators.
• Explore Diigo to discover its full potential.