Building your PLN
What is the purpose of PInterest?
Classroom
I would say there are two ways for pinterest in the classroom
A. For visual student support
1.Create an account just for you classroom
2. Visual of Group work- take pictures of group projects or projects that are coming up
3. Displaying Student success- have a board for student of the week or Star students work
4. Record and pin- Allowing the students to log in and create their own pinterst and allow them follow you( your classroom) and they can pin all of your recorded lessons/note taking inspirations. ( Remember show them how to do it in the classroom for individual success)
B. Classroom Environment Ideas and inspirations
We all have several pins for this
1. Tons and Tons of Printables
2. Classroom organization
3. Amazing Experiments
4. Lesson plan ideas
5. Follow other colleagues and create a board just for your department
6. Hands - on activity ideas
7.Classroom library
8. Classroom technology ideas
9.Classroom management
10. Books study and Educator professional growth
11. Great ideas for homework and grading ideas
Professional
2.Links for great resources
3. Reviews on textbooks and resources used in the classroom
4. Connect with other educators
5. Follow blogs and know your aren't the only one
Top rated PInterest boards to follow
Kasey Bell- Shakeup learning
Emily and Hedi - Second Story Window
How to create your own Pinterest Board?
Tips
2.If you have a Facebook account for your classroom you can use that
3. Create an account you can remember
4. Once you are in, create 3 -5 boards or maybe boards for each subject you teach or section you have
5. If you already have a class account for just your classroom promote them through other class social media accounts
6. Spread the word to your parents, other teachers, and principal