Fleck

= = =Fleck= =A social networking site that allows you to bookmark, annotate, and share web pages.=

=Resources:= 1. [] 2. [] (Review of the traffic, the use, etc of the site) 3. []

=SWOT ANALYSIS=

Strengths:

 * free
 * ease of use, on-the-spot notation and reference
 * instant sharing with groups and friends of bookmarks and notes
 * search capabilities for other people's tags and notes
 * access through web, so bookmarks are not stored locally on one computer
 * does not require a download.

Weaknesses:

 * distractions from webpage content
 * inability to search "flecked" pages unless they are "public"
 * requires an email address to register
 * not enough examples and/or specific written out instructions for the Web 2.0 user so that they can “see more” about the site (not enough for a user to “want to” sign up)

Opportunities:

 * webquests
 * focused research
 * resource plans to add more features, like photo integration, arrows, mutli-language support, and premium features
 * Collaborative learning experience.

Threats:

 * unmonitored notations

=IDEAS FOR THE CLASSROOM=
 * focus students when researching
 * excellent for webquests
 * Directed research with essential questions
 * Efficient spontaneous sharing of shared interests
 * Directions for completing online forms or accessing sites
 * Ability to easily and gently remind faculty and students of needed actions, etc.
 * Allow teachers and students to make comments directly on student and teacher created web pages, wikis, and blogs
 * Can be easily integrated into any curriculum.
 * Students can bullet important information on sites as they are gathering information.
 * Can be posted to a blog and shared.

=Examples of Use in the Classroom=
 * No SAMPLES of actual FLECK usage in a lesson plan found, just ideas