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The internet is a treasure trove of fascinating and inspirational reading material, but how can we keep track of it all? Here are three tools that I use to tame the wild web and set up digital reading system.
1. Subscribe
I subscribe to websites. This way, I never miss an update, even if a site rarely posts new material. You can do this with Feedly on your computer and Flipboard or Pulse on your phone or tablet.
Check out my article at the NAGC Computers and Technology site for five educational sites worth a subscription.
2. Read Later
When I find interesting articles, no matter what device I’m using, I can save the page to Pocket for reading later. Pocket strips out all the unnecessary design elements and gives me a clean reading environment accessible from my laptop, phone, or iPad. Going through my list of articles on Pocket is a fun way to wrap up the day.
3. Saving For Reference
For things I want to save for later as a reference, I use the bookmarking service Pinboard, but other free options include: Delicious, Diigo, and, of course, Pinterest. Each one lets you organize using folders or tags to make it easier to dig up your resources later.
With these three tools, I have a constant stream of inspiration as well the ability to quickly filter through, save what I like, and share out my favorites on Twitter.