Diigo meets DIY

I'm starting to use Diigo.

Do I like it? Kind of.

At first, I was kind of confused because I didn't understand why you would use Diigo instead of Pintrest. However, I have thought about it and I think that Diigo works well with article/blog finds. Pintrest directs to article/blog posts, but it doesn't allow you to highlight or "sticky note" your findings to make your research more effective.

To be honest, I tried the highlighting feature and wasn't sure how to access that afterward. I'm going to continue playing with it but I will probably look for Diigo DIY instructions for further use.

Which brings me to what I am curating: The DIY Movement

I found a list of 5 Ways to Promote DIY and it inspired me to create a brief list of information I've gathered while curating this fascinating movement.

1. History of the Maker Subculture - This article most interested me because Christ Anderson describes the DIY Movement as "what happens when the Web meets the real world."

2. Inspiration - This blog reflects the author's hope for youth to create a better world through the DIY Movement as we "face the economic conditions of our time with remarkable ingenuity, courage, and grace."

3.Skill set- Although this article focuses specifically on Home Decor, it perceives DIY for seekers of "identity enhancement, ...uniqueness, craftsmanship, and empowerment."


Reflecting on #3, how do you think DIY contributes to identity enhancement in the digital age? How does it provide empowerment to digital users?