About three years ago we discovered Delicious in our department. I've been addicted ever since! I no longer use bookmarks on my computer but directly tag them into Delicious.
We introduce Delicious during the first two weeks of the term in our classes. After they create their account, we discuss the concept of social bookmarking and tagging. We will give them a list of "tags" and they have to go and find several different sites for each. Throughout our term, we will encourage and require the students to tag various sites that we've used or they have come across. One thing that we've failed in is the social part in that we have not yet had them create a network. I will definitely be doing that during the next term.
Again, I just love Delicious and appreciate the fact that no matter where I am, I can access my favorite sites.
You're not alone in that many delicious users (myself included) don't take advantage of the social aspect of the site. I think assigning students to a group and requiring them to network might be one approach. Likewise, I think grade level teachers should work together, either in a building or across a district.
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