Technology Integration

5-Minute Film Festival: Pinterest for Teaching and Learning

How are teachers using the fastest-growing social network to enhance teaching and learning and share resources? VideoAmy’s collection of videos explores Pinterest.

August 10, 2012

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It's easy to be jaded when there's buzz about a new social network. Who has time to keep up with them all? And how many will explode on the scene with a bang, the hottest new thing, and then fizzle like Friendster? But I have to say that the eye-candy on the visual social bookmarking site Pinterest has caught my attention.

The striking, clean visuals and the bulletin board model are sure to appeal to educators, and it certainly has value as a curation tool -- a digital way to save and organize all those little bits of goodness you find online. Intrigued? This week, we're launching the official Edutopia Pinterest account. Whether you're an avid pinner or just a beginner, follow us! Get started by watching the videos below for some ideas about what Pinterest is and how educators are using it.

Video Playlist: Pinterest in Education

Watch the first video below, or watch the whole playlist on YouTube.

More on Pinterest in the Classroom

It may not be long before you find yourself addicted to pinning. The articles below explore why the environment at Pinterest is so appealing to teachers. True, there's been some murmur around Pinterest and copyright issues, resulting in some folks fleeing. But good attribution practices go a long way on the Web, and there are ways to protect yourself. Read on for more information about Pinterest and a few other Pinterest-like websites.

Are you ready to pin? Feel free to add links to your education-related pin-boards or share your Pinterest username in the comments below! I'll start: you can find my brand spankin' new boards at VideoAmy on Pinterest.

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