Pinterest is a social bookmarking site that uses imagery. “Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.” ^[1]

Within Pinterest, you have boards that are typically devoted to a specific theme. On these boards, you would “pin” an image that you wish to share with others. The image must be available on the Web, and when clicking on an image from your pinboard, you will be taken back to that specific Web site.

Essential Requirements

Pinterest will operate on both a Mac or PC, as well as an iPad or mobile phone.

Equipment

The only equipment needed is a computer, smartphone, or iPod with a Web browser.

Software

Access to Pinterest is accomplished through a Pinterest toolbar on a Web-browser.

Pinterest can be reached at the following Website:

• Pinterest
• Pinterest Bookmarks Bar

You can also access Pinterest on the iPad with the Pinterest application.

Learning resources information

Reading List

Key Weblinks

Guides

Here are a number of great guides to help you better understand Pinterest and its capabilities.

• Pinterest Help
• A Beginners Guide to Pinterest
• Pinterest: A Beginner’s Guide to the Hot New Social Network
• Everything you need to know about Pinterest
• The Ultimate Pinterest Guide For Photographers
• Pinterest Tips — A Tutorial Guide for Beginners
• Pinterest: A Beginner’s Guide

Education

Here are some tips on how Pinterest is used in an educational environment.

• Pinterest and Education
• In The Pinterest Of Education
• 37 Ways Teachers Should Use Pinterest
• 16 Ways Educators Use Pinterest
• The Pinterest Guide for Teachers
• 37 Ways Teachers Can Use Pinterest In The Classroom
• Pinterest for teachers
• Using Pinterest in Higher Ed
• Bloom’s Taxonomy

Pinterest Collections

Here are a number of brands and organizations using Pinterest.

• Pinterest Part V: 100+ Brands on Pinterest
• 30 Inspiring Pinterest Pins for Teachers
• 41 Great Examples of Pinterest Brand Pages
• The 10 Best Pinterest Boards About eLearning

Pinterest Ideas

Here are different ideas for using Pinterest.

• 7 Ways to Reach Your Local Community with Pinterest
• 10 Pinterest Ideas With SEO Benefits
• Drumming up Pinterest in your brand, business, school, or cause: 9 smart steps
• Pinterest for L&D

Video Tutorials

Here are a few video tutorials to get you started.

• Pinterest Tutorial
• How To Use Pinterest For Beginners A 2017 Tutorial

References

1. ↑ Pinterest. (2012). Retrieved on 8 February, 2012 at http://pinterest.com/about/help/