Let's Scoop.it!

This week's technology tool for class is www.scoop.it - here is a how-to of instructions..

CREATE ACCOUNT:
1. Choose "join free."
2. You may join through facebook, twitter, or linkedin.
3. You may join without using those accounts, however, you will not be using the full sharing capabilities of scoop.it.
4. Enter information (name, email, pw, verification.)
5. Picture uploading is optional.
6. Confirm through your email.

CHOOSE TOPIC:
1. Choose an interest from the list or create your own.
2. Choose the green tab, "create your first topic," on the right sidebar.
3. Name your topic and select language.
4. Choose keywords, separating them with commas.
5. Choose the "create a topic" tab.
6. Follow the directions to add the scoop.it bookmarklet if you wish to curate on the fly!
7. Choose the "start curating" tab.

CURATING:
A. Scoop.it offers 100+ suggestions.
B. Scroll through the suggestions and choose articles by choosing the green "scoop.it" tab.
It will automatically pull over into your topic page!
C. You may browse the web and use your bookmarklet to fill your page.
D. You have the choice to annotate, share or simply publish.
E. Logout when done.