aNobii

//aNobii is a social networking site designed for readers to catalogue, rate, review, and discuss books with other readers across the world//


 * Resources**:

http://www.anobii.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUrZTubFkh0


 * SWOT Analysis:**


 * Strengths --**
 * Wide variety of books to choose from
 * Search engine allows users to find items easily
 * Users can see reviews of the book from other readers
 * Users can access information on the book, such as a book description, price, and the publisher information
 * Search books with the title, author, or ISBN
 * Users can recommend books via email
 * Users can create a wish list of books they would like to read
 * Organizes the user's list of books read and categorizes them
 * Users can rate books and share reviews of books they've read


 * Weaknesses--**
 * The site is not filtered-- students can possibly see inappropriate material/comments from other users
 * The site does not regularly update the book list and therefore some books cannot be found
 * The site can be a little intimidating to use, especially for younger students
 * Would be challenging to monitor students' use of the website, as there is no history viewing option available
 * This site age appropriateness: 18yr-24yrs.


 * Opportunities --**
 * Students can share their books/reviews with other students across the world
 * Students could create book clubs and use the website as the main forum to discuss their readings
 * Students could learn how to effectively write recommendations for books and learn the best way to "grade" a novel
 * Students could use this website to find new books to read, based on their preferences
 * A great way for students to master how to search for books therefore mastering print knowledge of a book's author, title, and ISBN number


 * Threats --**
 * The site has no parental settings and therefore teachers/parents cannot monitor the content on the site
 * The site allows any user to publish comments/reviews and there is no way to filter any inappropriate material


 * Ideas for The Classroom --**
 * Students can use this site to search for books with the author's name, title, or ISBN number
 * Students can create book clubs and use the site to discuss and share their readings with each other and with students across the world
 * Students can use the search engine to determine who is reading the book they are currently reading and use this information to compare/contrast the audience of the book