Raising the Bar on Pinterest

Critical Thinking and History of

Interiors

We’ve all seen this on our

student’s computers during

studio…. Turns out it’s a great

tool for interior design students

and practitioners alike!

That’s Pinteresting… Why?

Its…

– Relevant

– Curatorial

– Commenting and Sharing

– Accessible

– Enduring

What’s Really Going On Here

• Critical Thinking (Nosich, G.M.)

– SEE-I

• State

• Elaborate

• Evaluate (Exemplify)

• Illustrate

• Control, Writing, and Decision Making

• Active Learning = Lasting impact

The Assignment…. varies

• But the assignment always requires:

– Read the chapter in the text book

– Have at least ten images to curate and pin

– Write content in the comments area that is in

your own words

Now the variable part…

• Select highlighted terms from the textbook to define and illustrate– Furniture Forms or Types

– Construction and Finish techniques

– Architectural Elements

– Decorative Elements

• Make comparisons

• Select examples of fine art or architecture

• Select examples of fashion, jewelry, decorative accessories

Some Simple Rules

• Never Re-Pin from another students’ page

• Always create your own content

• Source images from a reputable site

What does that look like?

Student Feedback

• Students enjoy “shopping” for images

• Students use HOI pins as inspiration for

future projects

• Students use HOI pins as a reference for

vocabulary

References

• Cunningham, E. (2014) “Navigating the Past: What Does History Offer the Discipline of Interior Design?” Journal of Interior Design, (39)3, v-x.

• Marino, K. (2012) Professors, Peers and Pinterest. WorldWideLearn.com Retrieved from: http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/professors-peers-pinterest.html

• Nosich, G. M. (2012) Learning to Think Things Through: A Guide to Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum, (4th Ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson.