Thing #17

Finding the exact and most appropriate online resource that you need for a class can be difficult - the internet is just so enormous! Even typing a topic into a search engine can produce hundreds of results, and not all of them are worthy material. Sorting materials for just the right resource can be tiring, and this is where social bookmarking comes into play. Sites such as Delicious provide a way for people to add and list the best resources on a topic, making it simple for others to find what they need. This can be used in an educational situation because teachers can find appropriate materials for their classes, and even provide their own lists for students to view when searching. Instead of spending hours sorting through a search engine and only finding a handful of good results, you can use social bookmarking sites to find just what you need, instantly.