Using Pinterest to learn new things! - Skokie Public Library · Defining what Pinterest is....
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By Kirk Gardner
Using Pinterest to learn new things!
Before we start:
A few short questions
Have you ever wanted to learn how to
solve a Rubix Cube quickly?
Want to learn how to declutter your
room without feeling overwhelmed?
Want to learn tips on taking care of a
pet?
Have you ever wanted to create a
unique Birthday Cake for a friend or
family member?
By Kirk Gardner
Using Pinterest to learn new things!
Defining what Pinterest is.
Learning how to search through Pinterest.
Learning how to use pins and boards.
Discovering how Pinterest can be used as
an effective learning tool towards your
interests.
What we will cover:
• Pinterest is a visual discovery engine that allows
users to organize, share images and videos for a
wide range of topics. finding ideas like recipes,
home and style inspiration, and more.
What is Pinterest?
• Inspiration/Motivation
• Travel
• Recipe ideas
• Sharing Content
• Business
• Shopping
Why do people use Pinterest?
Pin: A pin is a clickable image on Pinterest which links
back to a third party website. For example it might link to a
particular blog post, article, video or a product in an online
store.
Board: Boards are collections where you organize or save your
Pins based on your specific interest or topic.
Here you can
create your own
Pinterest account
by using your
preferred email
address and
creating your
own password.
Here you can
also create a
Pinterest account
using your
Facebook or Google account.
If you already
have a Pinterest account created
you can log in
here using your
email and
password.
• https://www.lynda.com/Pinterest-tutorials/
Learning-Pinterest/756279-2.html
• https://business.pinterest.com/en
Learn more about
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