Wakelet
Wakelet is a tool that helps people to manage their digital items in a single online library. What makes this useful browser-based application so special is that those items can later be organized and reviewed into private or public collections.
How Wakelet works
Wakelet is a tool that allows users to save and organize their content in folders. Various configurations and a customizable interface are provided, such as title selection, cover image upload, layout settings and more. It also gives the creator the ability to customize the privacy of each collection created and make it either private or public.
Suggested way to use Wakelet. Option #1 – Your Digital Library
The most valuable option that Wakelet offers is that the teacher can create a sub-collection inside a collection. This way the educational material is organized more efficiently There are multiple multimedia options to choose from, while uploading the educational material. For example, the teacher can add text, paste URLs, upload YouTube links, insert tweets, add bookmarks, upload images and PDFs etc.
Suggested way to use Wakelet. Option #2 – Collaboration tool
The other suggested method of using this app is as a tool for collaboration between teachers and their classroom. After the digital material has been uploaded and the collection is created, students can access it and view the material.
Students can simply signup to Wakelet by creating an account, if they are above 13. Otherwise, there is another solution, using a web link provided by their teacher. This way they can contribute to the collection without having an account.
They add information according to the instructions given to them for the purpose of the lesson. They can also collaborate to create a portfolio or to take part into a research assigned to them. The users can insert text and other features such as images, hyperlinks, videos and URLs to enhance their content.
Steps to set up your account and first collection
Wakelet is really easy to use, as it does not require any special knowledge or technical skills. The steps to setup your own wakelet account are described below.
Conclusion
Technological tools such as Wakelet, promote communication and collaboration between students and teachers. When Wakelet is used as a digital library, it enables teachers to store their digital resources in one place with immediate access on it. When it is used as a means to reinforce students’ engagement and collaboration, it sparks their creativity and imagination through the multiple possibilities provided. Overall, its features make Wakelet a worth mentioning solution, as it allows users to share their content and knowledge in a unique way. You can find Wakelet here
Original article edited by Theodosis Karageorgakis