A few months back, a friend mentioned Pinterest to me, and though I nodded in acknowledgment, I didn't fully grasp its appeal at the time. She shared how she lost herself for over an hour browsing the site, and I couldn't help but wonder what could be so captivating. That night, out of curiosity, I revisited Pinterest and found myself not just spending an hour, but my entire evening immersed in a treasure trove of teaching ideas. It was hard to tear myself away, and since then, I've become a member, exploring how I can use Pinterest to collect and share those invaluable resources I stumble upon online. It's quickly climbing the ranks to become one of my favorite social bookmarking sites.
Just a quick refresher: a social bookmark is a tool for organizing and sharing website links. Users can access these bookmarks from any computer by logging into their account, and by adding tags, they can easily categorize the information.
There are various social bookmarking platforms out there, and while Diigo has been my go-to for years, Pinterest is proving to be another standout. Diigo streamlines research by allowing users to tag selected sites, reducing search time and ensuring accuracy. Plus, users can annotate and add notes, providing insight into their learning process.
Now, let's talk Pinterest. This visually captivating platform bills itself as a "virtual pinboard" where users can organize and share inspiring web finds. And what sets it apart? The power of the image! As you scroll through Pinterest, it's the visuals that draw you in, making it a feast for the eyes.
So, the big question: Diigo or Pinterest?
For me, Diigo remains my top choice for bookmarking academic resources and connecting with educators. Meanwhile, Pinterest is my go-to for discovering innovative classroom ideas.
Here are some handy resources for both platforms:
I'm grateful my friend introduced me to Pinterest that day, as it's expanded my learning network and given me even more effective ways to organize and bookmark resources. Thanks, friend!
4 comments:
Isn't Pinterest addictive!?! I am jazzed about all of the amazing ideas I am gathering for my classroom. There are some very creative people out there. Happy you are pinning too. Hopefully we can swap ideas via Pinterest now!
Happy pinning,
Joclyn
OMG...I stumbled upon this site and spent the entire afternoon looking at art ideas for my classroom. I didn't realize that it included education, teaching and classroom ideas. Thanks for the tip ... here goes another entire afternoon!
Suzanne
I know it! Holy cow it is so much fun! The teaching (and humour) pins suck up alot of my time for sure.
I have just been introduced to diigo and look forward to using it as a regular tool in my classroom. I have found it a great for collaboration, especially for the less confident students. As schools move toward paperless classrooms, it is important we teach our students how to utilize technology based literacy strategies. Thank you for the tips and ideas.
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