21 Responses to “Creating Critical Readers: A Too-Easy Diigo-Google News-Student Blogging Project”

1. M. Walker writes:
   No. 1 — October 19th, 2008 at 10:42 am

   Clay,
   Very nice! I’m speaking to some student bloggers on Tuesday, reading from a blog and sharing my thoughts, and I may have to share this with them. I’m thinking of using some of the Michelle Bachman material coming out of Minnesota…can you say Joe McCarthy?

   Mike

   M. Walkers last blog post..Wordle

   

   Clay Burell Reply:
   October 19th, 2008 at 11:38 am

   Did you see VandenHeuven’s reply / debate after that interview?

   You’re right, it’s the perfect current event to connect to McCarthyism. Ooh, and she’s from your state, isn’t she?

   

   M. Walker Reply:
   October 20th, 2008 at 1:25 pm

   Yes, she came out of our state legislature, where she led the charge against gay marriage and other “anti-American” activities. Famous for molesting Bush after a State of the Union Address…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqSjtIivjnQ

   Mike

   M. Walkers last blog post..Wordle

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   No. 2 — October 19th, 2008 at 11:24 am

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3. Louise Maine writes:
   No. 3 — October 19th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

   I would never characterize what you present as wacky ideas as you continue to stretch our minds on the possibilities. As my students are working with another class on animal classification and research into an endangered or exotic animal on a wiki, the natural extension would be on threats to biodiversity. Generally, they would prepare a statement as to their thoughts on the subject. Your approach would show reasoning on both sides that led to the students decision and is a great way to show and demonstrate critical thinking. As always, The true gain is in your thoughts and generosity in showing the process despite the issue.

   Louise Maines last blog post..NEBSA Source for Learning challenge

4. Maggie writes:
   No. 4 — October 21st, 2008 at 2:51 am

   Great idea, Clay! A great way to entice students to stay engaged with current events and cultivate research and critical thinking skills!

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   No. 5 — October 22nd, 2008 at 9:18 am

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   No. 6 — October 23rd, 2008 at 10:04 am

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7. Mark writes:
   No. 7 — October 23rd, 2008 at 12:50 pm

   fabtastic!
   thanks as always clay… question, noticed you using firefox… safari work with this too?

   Marks last blog post..Five Educational Myths

   

   Clay Burell Reply:
   October 23rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm

   Hi Mark,

   Not sure about Diigo’s compatibility with Safari, since I rarely use Safari. If you were asking about Screencast-o-matic, it does work w/Safari too.

   

   Maggie Reply:
   October 23rd, 2008 at 2:27 pm

   Mark,

   While there is no diigo toolbar for Safari (you can use diigolet – a drag and drop bookmarklet), you can still use Diigo’s “send to blog” feature by going to “My Bookmarks” section >> select any number of bookmarks, then use the “More Action” pull down menu >> “Send to blog” feature to accomplish this action. Of course, you should set up your blog integration in advance at Diigo tools section.

   Hope this helps.

   

   Maggie Reply:
   October 24th, 2008 at 12:39 am

   To set up daily blog post – please sign in to Diigo and visit https://secure.diigo.com/blog_this/daily_blog

8. SW writes:
   No. 8 — October 23rd, 2008 at 11:45 pm

   I am a gifted teacher in North Carolina and have just started my adventure into blogging and wikis. Your site has provided both inspiration and instruction in my journey.

   Yesterday I tried to post from Diigo into my blog using the tools option you promoted in the video. Nothing has shown up. Does it take a little time to update?

   I have also enjoyed your post concerning the political campaign. Today I found a brilliant lesson at http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20081016thursday.html. It focuses on word patterns of the candidates and utilizes Wordle as a tool.

   Thank you for your work and dedication to the field of education and technology!

   

   Clay Burell Reply:
   October 23rd, 2008 at 11:54 pm

   SW, I hope you don’t mind my pasting the non-private part of your contact message here.

   My hope is that Maggie (who commented above and works for Diigo) will address your question.

   Thanks for the kind words.

   

   Maggie Reply:
   October 24th, 2008 at 12:14 am

   SW,

   Please send us an email (info AT diigo dot com) and tell us the details of your blog setting, so we can better assist you.

   

   Clay Burell Reply:
   October 24th, 2008 at 12:19 am

   SW, it occurs to me that you can set the hour of the auto-post when you set up the “Daily Post” bit in Tools on Diigo.

   So you won’t see a post until a set time. Dink around on the tools page on Diigo and click this and that to explore your options.

   

   Maggie Reply:
   October 24th, 2008 at 12:41 am

   Clay, you’re right. There is a post time setting. SW, if you still experience any issue, pls email us.

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11. Lisa Huff writes:
    No. 11 — April 25th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    Thanks for pointing me to this and for taking the time to teach the rest of us. I’m excited about using this strategy myself and using it with my students.

    Lisa Huffs last blog post..Head2Head: Teaching Students to Argue the Right Way

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