Pin It in the Classroom!

litwithlyns

11 years ago

Since discovering Pinterest, I must admit, it has become a definite addiction. I’ll go to the website with the intention of looking for 1 specific topic, but then one thing leads to another and…well, you understand (I hope it’s not just me).

Originally I began using Pinterest specifically for teaching ideas, and that’s still my main focus. Once I got the swing of things and realized that there were actual “real” people behind these wonderful ‘pins,’ it honestly modernized my teaching skills. The pins lead me to fabulous blogs that shared amazing lesson plans, ideas for activities to use w/ students, wonderful educational products…I could go on and on.

Then I began creating my own boards.

Follow Lit with Lyns’s board Lit w/ Lyns on Pinterest.

The key to using Pinterest effectively is organizing your boards, so that they can serve their purpose when needed (if only I could practice what I preach). It’s important to follow other pinners that have similar interests. Since I teach middle school, I look for boards that have info for secondary teachers, such as, Secondary Education Collaborative Board.

Follow Education with DocRunning’s board Secondary Education Collaborative Board on Pinterest.

My goal is to start incorporating Pinterest into my class projects by creating boards on particular topics. Then students can go to the specified board for research and other pertinent information. I still have to work out the kinks and will have to get advice from other incredible teachers who already do this, such as Mrs. Spangler in the Middle. Check out her post about how she uses Pinterest with her students! Great ideas!!!