Pinterest

= ‍ ‍ = =Pinterst= =Overview= Pinterest is a web-based social networking site that was launched in March of 2010 by Evan Sharp, Ben Silbermann, and Paul Sciarra. It is a pinboard-style of website that allows users to collect and organize photos of interesting topics such as food and drink, art, or architecture to name a few. The photos that are uploaded or found are referred to as “pins” and the organization of topics is called a “pin board”. Pinterest is basically a personalized media platform, since it allows its users to view not only their own pins but all the pins of others. Users can re-pin ideas from others which in turn creates a web of sharing among users. Pinterest also allows users to follow others which created a pin-feed of information and idea sharing. A “Pin It” bookmark can be installed so that users can pin content from any other on-line source, which adds a social bookmarking piece to the site. The main goal of this site is to connect people all over the world through common interests. media type="youtube" key="QtmmGA0M_yk" height="315" width="420" =Ideas for Classroom Use=
 * **Lesson Plans**-can be organized for future use. Pin your interests for upcoming lessons.
 * **Sharing ideas ** -collaborate with other teachers as they pin pictures, videos and website links about a theme being used in the classroom.
 * **Current Events-** students can pin images about the topic.
 * **Visual Journal**- students add artwork, videos, quotes, and images to make a journal in a unique way using Pinterest.
 * **Organization**-pin your sources to Pinterest boards in your profile and make notes. Your desktop with me less cluttered with folders and your notes will explain the purpose of what you added.
 * **Supplement lessons**-students can interact on Pinterest to further grasp a lesson.
 * **Project ideas**- pin previous projects on the board so students can see ideas and be inspired. Or have students create a board for a specific project and store resources and research.
 * **List of Ideas for Teachers** @http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/02/05/37-ways-teachers-should-use-pinterest/
 * **Goal setting** - Old students can create a pin board of goals for the future. They can always comment on their pin to share their progress with the goal.