ThingLink

=ThingLink - A. Nagel =





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On this site, you can tag any photo with links to other web sites, videos, or search engines. In a sense, you are taking a static photograph and adding interactive features. The tagging feature is very similar to that of other Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook. However, this tool has great educational potential. =====

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Especially in mathematics, I try to tie all of my topics to the real world. I have found that the best way to explain certain mathematical topics is to give pictorial representations. Students could work in groups at stations to begin the process of exploring a new topic. I would definitely consider putting one of my ThingLink images on the SmartBoard and letting students take charge. I also have envisioned students creating their own ThingLink images in collaborative groups to summarize their learning. Eventually, I would like the students to create their own Wiki explanations, use ThingLink to find and tag a unique picture, and then share with classmates. The entire process is collaborative and exemplifies many of the benefits of Web 2.0. Students can access these tools at school in our computer library, through electronic devices, our iPads, or even at home from their own computers. =====

===**To see my first attempt at a ThingLink image tag, please click [|here]. **=== ===**For more examples in the ThingLink Gallery created by all users, click [|here]. **===


 * Similar websites: [|Stipple], [|Luminate] **


 * Another Teacher's [|Idea] on how to use ThingLink in the classroom. **


 * All pictures from the [|Gallery] on ThingLink.