Again, a common theme of this blog is trying new things! This week I tried using Rollyo, (a website I grudgingly admit I'd never even heard of before :(). I was impressed by the user friendly interface and the way that I can create a search tool to search my favorite library-related websites.
I created a searchbox for my favorite collection development related sites (or recommendations for future YA library center purchases). I included sites like the YSLA website, School Library Journal, Amazon, etc.
In addition to personal usage (I can see myself using Rolloyo to create my own personal news related websites), I can definitely see myself recommending using the site to library users as well. I think the site streamlines and makes searching sites pretty simple and straightforward. However, I do think that some of my own personal habits when it comes to searching are turning towards my trusty Google homepage and then navigating from there. I do think it is beneficial from a collaboration perspective to create common educational or professional development-related searchboxes and then share with colleagues. That being said...here's a link to my Rollyo searchbox...
Also, here's my lesson plan-specific created Rollyo search focusing on Biology/Life Sciences, ecology, and endangered species:
http://rollyo.com/eloether/endangered_species/
Rollyo is good for workshops and for young people (closed universe)
ReplyDeleteI thought you might be interested to know that your trusty Google has a cudtomizable search engine, like Roll-yo. It probably loads a bit more quickly, too. Here's the link, but you can find it under Google's "more products" page. http://www.google.com/cse/?hl=en
ReplyDeleteMaybe there is something wrong with my browser but I can't see the link to your rollyo page. I like your idea of using it for collection development!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be great to somehow intertwine Rollyo and Delicious into one site?! Searching based on tags instead of websites!
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