Although I am sure Pinterest is not a new thing to anyone, many people do not understand the limitless benefits and ease of use that makes Pinterest such an invaluable resource. Pinterest allows users to "pin" websites or images that are of interest to them. Pinned items are organized on boards that you create to match your needs and interests. Think of a digital bulletin board. You might have a board for home decor ideas, another for recipes and still another for planning your child's next birthday party.
It is easy to find inspiration on Pinterest. Simply follow someone in the same work field or with the same interests, or you could follow a particular board and see updates as that user adds new pins to his or her board. Upon setting up a new account, you share your interests and begin following a few people and boards that you might grab inspiration from (by repinning ideas and sites).
As an educator, I find Pinterest to be a source of inspiration and a time saver. If I am teaching a particular concept, I will search for that topic on Pinterest. All pins that meet that search are then populated on my screen. Then, I can visit sites I am interested in, or repin the item to return to later. Another asset of Pinterest is the inspiration it provides for creating bulletin boards and links to lesson plans and already created teaching materials. Great ideas do not have to be forgotten about; rather, organize them into a board and revisit them when the time is right. I personally have boards for math, reading, writing, classroom organization, holidays, etc. The possibilities are really endless.
The main ways that educators use Pinterest is to access content, organize ideas, and collaborate with others. Check out some additional ideas on this website here. If you haven't already, get an account and "pin" your first great idea! Will it be something you are passionate about? A hobby? Or, will it be something you want to try in your classroom?
It is easy to find inspiration on Pinterest. Simply follow someone in the same work field or with the same interests, or you could follow a particular board and see updates as that user adds new pins to his or her board. Upon setting up a new account, you share your interests and begin following a few people and boards that you might grab inspiration from (by repinning ideas and sites).
As an educator, I find Pinterest to be a source of inspiration and a time saver. If I am teaching a particular concept, I will search for that topic on Pinterest. All pins that meet that search are then populated on my screen. Then, I can visit sites I am interested in, or repin the item to return to later. Another asset of Pinterest is the inspiration it provides for creating bulletin boards and links to lesson plans and already created teaching materials. Great ideas do not have to be forgotten about; rather, organize them into a board and revisit them when the time is right. I personally have boards for math, reading, writing, classroom organization, holidays, etc. The possibilities are really endless.
The main ways that educators use Pinterest is to access content, organize ideas, and collaborate with others. Check out some additional ideas on this website here. If you haven't already, get an account and "pin" your first great idea! Will it be something you are passionate about? A hobby? Or, will it be something you want to try in your classroom?