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This is a brief explanation of what Pinterest is and how staff can access the library's Pinterest board.
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For Educators
What is Pinterest?Free Virtual Bulletin BoardUsers “pin” content - images, videos, ideas,
websites – from all over the world.Organized into different categories chosen
by the user.Pins are shared and tagged for easy
searching.
Medford SL’s Board
This is us!
This is who we follow.
Board Titles
Pictures of ideas pinned to that board.
Why Check Out Our Pins?Great book lists to motivate your readersLinks to author informationSearching tipsReliable websitesNew technology ideasBook Fair ideasHoliday ideas that are connected to booksIdeas to create reading nooks at homeAnd so much more!
How To Join…Free sign up with an email accountCreate a user name and password
That’s it to just peek and follow our board. Still not sure?
Look through some of the online tutorials on the next slide.
Call the library or email me at [email protected] and set up a time to have us help.
Getting Started - Step by Step websiteshttp://www.theyummylife.com/Pinterest_tip
shttp://www.sortacrunchy.net/sortacrunchy/
2011/05/pinterest-a-beginners-guide.htmlhttp://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/
06/educators-guide-to-use-of-pinterest-in.html
Ready to create your own board?Think about the board titlesInstall “PIN IT” button to your browser
Search for ideas and “Repin” away!Don’t forget there is a Pinterest app to
keep all your pins handy when you are on the go!
Who to follow to find the best stuff…Medford SL Vicki Davis (coolcatteacher)Eric Sheninger (esheninger)Amanda Plum Melissa Alonzo-Dillard https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?
key=0At-tnrDq1KRmdHZMQ2FmNk1VYU1lNFZaNDBrXzFaYUE&pli=1#gid=0
Ask around some of your co-workers may already be pinning!
Ideas for EducationPinterest can be a great professional
development site!
It could also be…Creating boards to Share with Students
Books worth readingSite listsContent area bookmarks
Possible Picture Writing PromptsEven - Student Project Boards – show off
their work!
Thank you! Hope you find Pinterest a great resource. Remember ASK if you need help… That’s why
we are here!
