Friday, March 11, 2016

Evaluating Communication Tools- Pinterest



Pinterest is another online bulletin board full of ideas. Users can create boards to then pin ideas, images, webpages from any place on the web.  The boards can be shared to multiple users and permission can be granted to pin collaboratively.

Evaluation of Pinterest
Criterion
Score (1-4)
Notes
Engagement
3
Easy to use.  Student can use the app and help others.
Relevance
3
Could align with learning objectives. Audio learning
Developmentally Appropriate
3

Safeguards/Monitoring
1

Ability for User Feedback
2

Cost/Accessibility
4
Free. Available as an app on multiple platforms and on desktops.
Pinterest can be a way to virtually engage students in the planning process. With intentionally, this app could align well to classroom expectations. 

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