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"The web is a treasure trove of interesting resources to use for a variety of educational purposes. To leverage the educational potential of the web and be able to make the best of it in your instruction, you need to be equipped with tools that will enable you to curate, save and share the content you come across online ..."
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Here's our Teacher's Guide To Pinterest that gives you a few more ideas about how to properly use Pinterest in an education setting. Enjoy! Via Luísa Lima
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Pinterest has the reputation of being the social network platform of women. There are hundreds of boards that fit the typical cliché of teenie girls with movie star crushes, women in their twenties... Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
GwynethJones's curator insight,
May 31, 2015 6:49 PM
I really don't use Pinterest. But this is interesting! @Pinterest is my redheaded SM stepchild 
Jamie Dela Torre's curator insight,
June 1, 2015 7:20 PM
This is very helpful! Thanks for sharing. I also found this very nice Pinterest boards that has valuable contents! http://bit.ly/1JoaApm 
Ella Taylor's curator insight,
June 10, 2015 6:43 AM
For such a simple sight, Pinterest has a lot of uses!
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Voici, résumé en image, le B-A BA de ce qu'il faut savoir lorsqu'on utilise Pinterest à titre professionnel. Via Miralles Richard, Bhushan Thapliyal
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According to a recent Piqora study, an item shared on Pinterest generates 78 cents in sales. Half of orders also happen after 2 and a half months of pinning. Another interesting number: On average, pins are 100 times more viral than Tweets! Pretty incredible, right? Via Marie-Hélène Fasquel-Erhart
Lee Werrell's curator insight,
March 28, 2014 4:06 PM
Pinterest is the most undervalued by many marketers yet with the right tools and the right philosophy of approach, it can pay off big time. 
Alfredo Corell's curator insight,
April 5, 2014 7:59 PM
A new compilation of tools to make the most of your pinterest boards
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Sandra Carswell's curator insight,
February 10, 2014 11:39 PM
Embed your Pinterest Board onto your library website or catalog home screen. It is sure to grab some attention.
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What is content curation about? Diagram, charts and infographics to make sense and introduce "others" to the *content curation* conundrum
Cassandra Gadouas's curator insight,
July 4, 2013 8:23 AM
I would use this to create courses to help others how to control thoughts and emotions.
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"Earlier this week I Pinned a nice infographic from Scholastic about social media. The infographic, Social Media for Teachers, isn't terribly detailed but it could be useful for teachers who are new to social media. The infographic highlights some educators to connect with on Twitter and Pinterest. It also gives a short run-down of Twitter chats that educators should check out. The infographic is included below." Via Teresa Pombo, sarspri
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Pinterest is about a lot more than fashion and food when it comes to teachers. Here's a few simple ways teachers can use Pinterest. Via Tessa van Zadelhoff
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This is a neat little trick that my son taught me. I'm sure some of you probably already know about this, but in case you didn't I think you will find it to be super handy, particularly if you are a Pinterest user! More than a few times, I've clicked on a Pinterest Pin, in order to find the instructions to an awesome Craft Tutorial, only to find that the Pin went somewhere other than the original source. If that happens to you, this is how you can find it.
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It's a good question! The fact is that blogs are filled with articles about Pinterest. For my part, I am absolutely convinced that this kind of social media will wreak havoc among users... and you? [note mg]
It's addictive, fun, visually appealing, and easy, so it's no wonder Pinterest, the popular visual bookmarking site, has hooked millions of users. That said, the site’s growth (below) was fairly flat from its launch in early 2010 until September 2011. But since then, it’s simply been going gangbusters, begging the question--why now? Here are three reasons why we think it’s become so attractive.
1. Pinterest rides (and defines) a new trend: social relevance.
Pinterest is successfully riding a new trend wave in the social space, moving mechanisms for content sharing beyond connections (friends) and towards relevance, effectively broadening the social horizon for us content addicts.
Read more: http://www.fastcompany.com/1818729/why-are-we-all-suddenly-pinterested Via Martin Gysler, Jim Lerman
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What is Pinterest? How does Pinterest work? How do you use Pinterest? We explain the basics of Pinterest for beginners. Via Gumersindo Fernández, Yashy Tohsaku
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USC Rossier Online has created The Guide to Pinterest for Educators to help educators get started. There are tips for curating content, organizing your Pinterest boards, collaborating with other educators, and even connecting with students online. Via Gumersindo Fernández
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Getting Started with Pinterest! Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
Carla Gordon's curator insight,
June 27, 2015 3:10 AM
There is so much outstanding material for foreign language teaching on Pinterest. Beware of the lower quality material, too!
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Pinterest is different from other sites. When you pin something, people will be looking at and repinning it years later. Pinterest may be the secret powerhouse of educational sharing. Here are 20 power tips that you can use in many areas of schools and your classroom. Via Gumersindo Fernández
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Pinterest isn't just for wedding themes, DIY craft inspiration, and pretty pictures — it can also be a great educational tool! Here are some creative ways educators are using Pinterest to enhance the learning experience.
Natasha Georgiou's curator insight,
August 14, 2014 9:32 PM
Useful ideas in how TLs can use Pinterest as a way to resource the curriculum. 
Heather Spiva's curator insight,
February 8, 2016 3:47 PM
This is great .Looking forward to using these ideas!
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According to a recent Piqora study, an item shared on Pinterest generates 78 cents in sales. Half of orders also happen after 2 and a half months of pinning. Another interesting number: On average, pins are 100 times more viral than Tweets! Pretty incredible, right? Via KB...Konnected, John Purificati
Lee Werrell's curator insight,
March 28, 2014 4:06 PM
Pinterest is the most undervalued by many marketers yet with the right tools and the right philosophy of approach, it can pay off big time.
Alfredo Corell's curator insight,
April 5, 2014 7:59 PM
A new compilation of tools to make the most of your pinterest boards
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You Might Also Be Interested In These ArticlesSocial Media InfluenceGoogle+ Hangouts for SchoolsFlickr for Education – 18 Ways to Use Flickr in SchoolsTelling the Time – Online Resources RoundupFree Online Photo Editors ReviewMoving to the Cloud for... Via Patty Ball
Chloe Nicholson's curator insight,
September 29, 2015 1:53 AM
This article really helped me to understand how Pinterest can be a great tool for use in education. It demonstrated how it is effective for organizing vast quantities of information and brainstorming ideas though a visual nature making it particularly suited to engaging learners.
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A growing number of dlvr.it users are asking how to best use dlvr.it with Pinterest. One fast and easy way to get started using dlvr.it and Pinterest is to add your Pinterest RSS feeds to dlvr.it as a content source. Then let dlvr.it post to your latest pins to your social networks. Via Frédéric DEBAILLEUL
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You are now on Pinterest, you've created boards, pinned and repinned and lost hours of your life without batting an eye. How do you bring Pinterest into your classroom and use it as a teaching resource? Via Patty Ball, Petra Pollum
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It's a good question! The fact is that blogs are filled with articles about Pinterest. For my part, I am absolutely convinced that this kind of social media will wreak havoc among users... and you? [note mg]
It's addictive, fun, visually appealing, and easy, so it's no wonder Pinterest, the popular visual bookmarking site, has hooked millions of users. That said, the site’s growth (below) was fairly flat from its launch in early 2010 until September 2011. But since then, it’s simply been going gangbusters, begging the question--why now? Here are three reasons why we think it’s become so attractive.
1. Pinterest rides (and defines) a new trend: social relevance.
Pinterest is successfully riding a new trend wave in the social space, moving mechanisms for content sharing beyond connections (friends) and towards relevance, effectively broadening the social horizon for us content addicts.
Read more: http://www.fastcompany.com/1818729/why-are-we-all-suddenly-pinterested Via Martin Gysler, Jim Lerman, catspyjamasnz, Barbara Bray
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