It took me a while to catch the #WakeletWave...I already have Pinterest, Google Keep, Chrome bookmarks, Twitter Bookmarks, Google Drive folders....and the list goes on. Curation can be difficult! Though I was hesitant, there are a few things that changed my mind.
#1 Sections
It may seem like a silly place to start, but my collections were just a hodge-podged, unorganized mess until I saw this post on Twitter by Kathi Kersznowski about how to create sections. It did not occur to me that I have a Wakelet dashboard that was separate from my public Wakelet profile. Here’s a quick video on how to organize your collections into sections. When I learned how to create sections, the organized, type-a curator in me found some peace with Wakelet!
#2 Extension & App
Once I was able to organize, the browser extension and mobile app made it more convenient for me to save items from all across the web easily.
I know, I know...at this point, you’re probably thinking “I can do those things with Pinterest.” Well, I think these next reasons are what really set Wakelet apart, especially for educators. #3 Community
Everything is better with community...and the Wakelet Community does not disappoint. After joining the community, I gained access news and feature updates. The email updates are meaningful and helpful. I get curated collections in my inbox that are relevant to my profession and give me great ideas for using Wakelet with students.In addition, I have the ability to copy and follow collections and follow other Wakelet members.
#4 Students can ride the wave too!
That’s right, students can create an account and curate their own resources. They can collaborate or add to a teacher-created collection with an access link/code and not have to sign up or log in. With the recent addition of sub-collections... I mean, there are so many possibilities. Check out this webinar by Joe Merrill of @TheMerrillsEDU for some great ideas for creating lessons with Wakelet.
So...now you can catch me riding the #WakeletWave. I'm excited to be a Wakelet Ambassador, learning the ins and out of the platform and sharing my experiences and successes with other educators. Wakelet is a great tool for finding, organizing, and sharing information. For more details about Wakelet, check out these Collections by James Davis, Head of the Wakelet Community! You can find me on Wakelet here.
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