#connectEd Pinterest Challenge

Pinterest is quickly becoming a popular tool for teachers to share resources. So, what is Pinterest and how can it be used to help you become a more connected educator?
 
What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool that enables you to ‘pin’ images from blogs/websites and collate them so as to make it easier to find later – great for finding and curating classroom resources. With Pinterest, you can upload, save, sort and manage your pins by categorising them (known as ‘boards’). ​

"Love Pinterest! I have boards for each subject and area of teaching, as well as things for life out of school. A handy storage place for all my ideas!"- Jenna Lucas (@JennaLucas81)

​For me, Pinterest has been a life saver - thanks to the plethora of free resources, it has saved me hours of planning time allowing me to concentrate on other aspects of my teaching! ​Not only that, as with or social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, the ability to follow the people whose pins interest you makes Pinterest a great tool for connecting with other educators.

Getting started with Pinterest​

Want to know more about Pinterest? Here are some useful resources to help you get started:

• http://www.edudemic.com/guides/the-teachers-guide-to-pinterest/ - A teacher’s and student’s guide to Pinterest.
• http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/How-Educators-Use-Pinterest-800.png - Infographic show how to use Pinterest in education.
• http://theholidayhelper.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/staying-safe-on-pinterest.html - Tips for staying safe when using Pinterest

I also highly recommend checking out Mark Anderson's (@ICTEvangelist) 'Beginner's guide to Pinterest' Crib sheet: http://ictevangelist.com/beginners-guide-to-pinterest-the-crib-sheet/

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Introducing the #connectEd Pinterest Challenge:

Challenge 10: Follow a teacher or edu board on Pinterest ​

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​​Challenge 11: Create and share a board on Pinterest

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​Challenge 12: Collaborate with another teacher on Pinterest

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You may also be interested in:

• Tips for creating & sharing Pinterest boards ​

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Useful links:

• https://uk.pinterest.com/teachers/ - A dedicated area for teachers to find and share classroom resources. 
• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/11/10-pinterest-boards-every-teacher-must.html – 10 Pinterest boards every teacher should follow.​

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