Popscreen.com
This is an amazing and relatively new web 2.0 tool that allows the user to bookmark online video, viral video and to be able to collect and share them across the web. KillerStartups.com gave this site a high rating as it is very interactive with other social networking sites. I chose this site because it probably isn't something that I would "go-to" as a first choice for a classroom of high school or college students, but I would go with it after they had learned other social networking technologies. I could also see used outside of the classroom between family and friends as they kept in touch with each other. Media has grown through the web and hand held devices to be a lot more about entertainment and a lot less about the news. Opinion pieces and editorials delivered through all media assets abound. And, why not? People are looking for a way to connect that isn't confrontational. It's best to keep it llight and therefore news and entertainment have gotten all mixed up. Popscreen appeals to this type of user, but as stated, I think it could be used for more serious purposes other than "have you see the latest?" It is after all in the final analysis a cultural commentary of our times, our tastes and ideals. I would use it primarily as a bookmarking service as students would be able to collect videos and use them for class projects through screensaver and other tools. I think it would be a worthwhile bookmarking service to subscribe and it's free!
Below is a screenshot of the website.
Below is a screenshot of the website.
1 comments:
Great finding! I am a video fan, so any option or tool that provides me the ability to find and save videos that probably I won't find in the future with just a simple search is a great option. Thanks for providing this information and sharing it with all of us.