What is Paper.Li?
Paper.li allows you to create an online newspaper in minutes. Paper.li gives you access to articles, blog posts, and rich media content. It provides the user with the ability to quick and easily tap into a variety of resources, filter through till you find the content you like and then allows you to publish your own newspaper with the links you have found. Users can take aspects/clippings from Google plus, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, RSS feeds and tumblr. Paper.li allows the user to control the site and the access of contributors that appear on their newspaper. Paper.li is comparable on a variety of devices such as pc's, tablets, smartphones. You can share your newspaper with friends,
fans or followers.
fans or followers.
10 Reasons to use Paper.Li as an Educator
1. Gives you quick access to articles, blog posts and other rich media content 6. Share and collaborate to build professional learning network
2. Keep your students and fans connected with relevant information 7. Centralize your favourite links
3. Can use twitter feeds from the people you follow 8. Allows individuals to build their PLN
4. Can create classroom or school newspapers 9. Individual is in charge of what information gets shared (most beneficial and relevant)
5. To build awareness and create a large digital footprint 10.
2. Keep your students and fans connected with relevant information 7. Centralize your favourite links
3. Can use twitter feeds from the people you follow 8. Allows individuals to build their PLN
4. Can create classroom or school newspapers 9. Individual is in charge of what information gets shared (most beneficial and relevant)
5. To build awareness and create a large digital footprint 10.
How to set up Paper.Li
Additional Information and Readings
- Example of a Paper li. (An iPad Classroom) http://paper.li/elearnjones/1315129515
- Paper li. Twitter Feed https://twitter.com/SmallRivers
- Blog: http://blogs.bedfordstmartins.com/bits/teaching-with-technology/paper-li-in-the-classroom-alternatives-and-activities/
- Blog: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.ca/2010/10/provide-students-with-personalized.html