diigo, Website bookmarker, highlighter, and annotator Website bookmarker, highlighter, and annotator
Bookmarking
Description: Diigo is a bookmarking tool designed that allows highlighting, annotating and organising online resources. Users can create groups and communities through which to share bookmarked links and collections. Other members can then easily comment on the links. The tool was developed by Diigo Inc. It offers both free and premium subscription options, with additional features available for paid users. Free teacher premium accounts available on request. Signing up for an account is required to access all functionalities.
Evaluation: Diigo as a digital bookmarker is a useful tool for engaged reading and making digital collections. Teachers can also create curated lists of online resources related to their lesson topics and share them with students. Diigo can also facilitate collaborative research and information sharing. Basic IT skills required.
Cost: Free with registration + paid premium plans
Type Of Interaction:
Individual work,
Individual work,
Skills:
Reading,
Content:
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English only
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Diigo collects user data such as e-mail addresses, RL, IP address, browser type and language, and the date and time of request. It also saves annotations made by users on its servers. However, it does not record users’ browsing history or share users’ data with third parties. Diigo hosts third parties that collect cookies, such as Google Analytics. There is little information about security in Diigo’s privacy policy. However, its privacy policy has been updated to comply with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, with an account.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No. Available as a browser extension too.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: All operating systems.
Examples of use