One of the tools we've reviewed in EME 6414 is Pinterest. Having downloaded the app and joined years ago, I must admit, I'm still a bit flummoxed as to why I should use Pinterest. I kind of get it. It's a fun place to "pin" your activities and interests -much in the way you would a physical pinning board.
The most use I got out of Pinterest was when I was planning my wedding. There were several neat ideas for destination weddings that I could keep in one place, but other than that, I haven't gotten much out of the site. So, today, I'm determined to find out why so many others value this popular app.
This list of 6 reasons for using Pinterest posted on Cision lead me to a few more reasons to use the app. Reason #2 coincides with my personal reason for using the site: for inspiration. Reason #1 is related to our course topic for the week: as an internet bookmarker. The other four reasons were a little more flimsy in my opinion, but I'll let you be the judge of Pinterest's worth.
Do you use Pinterest? If so, please tell me why!
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Oh Pinterest! At first, like you I really only used it for personal reasons... but then I started teaching and needed ideas (without spending hours researching) for lesson delivery and projects.
ReplyDeleteIt was a game changer! And I was pinning left and right. The best part - the things I was pinning was working with the students.
When I transitioned into the ID world, I didn't think I could use it as much... but I was wrong. If you put "instructional design" in the search you'll get more than you bargain for in the results.
I now have a large ID board, mostly infographics, that give me reminders, suggestions, or design ideas. I've found that my design process is becoming easier AND better (layouts, engagements, color schemes, use of white space, and images)!
Check out my board(s) if you'd like, but beware... the rabbit hole does exist :) I'm a contributor on our EME6414 board.
Thanks for the tip, Rebecca. I hadn't considered using Pinterest for ID!
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