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Pin It!. “An online pinboard ”. “There was this pin I saw on Pinterest …” . Pinterest Electronic bulletin board “pin” images from the web Pin-it button Pins are then categorized in the users “boards”. The Upsides . The PROS: Inspiration
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Pin It! “An online pinboard”
“There was this pin I saw on Pinterest…” • Pinterest • Electronic bulletin board • “pin” images from the web • Pin-it button • Pins are then categorized in the users “boards”
The Upsides The PROS: • Inspiration • Home, work, style, books, recipes, makeup and motivation • Laughs • Craft ideas • Organization and Planning • Home, wedding, cooking, baking and more • Fun!!
The not so Pros… The CONS: • Users can capture and share “pins” without compensation or credit • Not always reliable information • Projects or recipes might not turn out or look as it does on pinterest • It will make an addict out of you!
Pinning for the Classroom Inspiration Lessons • Images for lessons • Student pinned project ideas • Virtual field trips • Photo Journal (students) • Printables • Books to use in classroom • Grade specific material • Decorating classroom • New projects • Get Crafty • Organizing the classroom Professional Fun • Collaborate with other teachers • Share your ideas • Links to great resources/tutorials • Find out about new products • Teaching blogs • Develop as a teacher • Stay on top of trends • Create dream classrooms • Laugh after a long day • HAVE FUN!
Examples My personal teacher board Pin for teacher blog to reference Pinterest Pin for classroom organization
Bibliography Source 1: Morrison, Aaron. "Four Ways to Use Pinterest in Education." School Systems Blog -. N.p., n.d. <http://www.pearsonschoolsystems.com/blog/?p=424>. Source 2: "37 Ways Teachers Should Use Pinterest." - Best Colleges Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Feb. 2012. <http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/02/05/37-ways-teachers-should-use-pinterest/>. Source 3: Zeigler, Clay. "Black Star Rising." Pinterest Comes with Pros and Cons. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2012. <http://rising.blackstar.com/pinterest-comes-with-pros-and-cons-for-photographers.html>.