Thinglink

Thinglink is a neat website that allows you to create interactive photos with links to videos, music, and websites right there on the picture!

I can see myself using it in my classroom in a variety of ways. One thought that came to mind was regarding our healthy bodies/exercise unit that we do in first grade. If I had a picture of a person, I could put "buttons" on the arms, legs, abs, heart, etc. By clicking the the buttons, we would be directed to a video that demonstrates an exercise that works that part of the body. We would watch the video, do the exercise, and then click on a different button. My kids love this kind of interactive/hands on learning!

Thinglink was very simple to use and easy to create an account. I think that it could be used for students of all ages and incorporated with all content areas. One tip that I have for future users is to use the "Explore" section of the website. You can quickly pull up other Thinglinks that other users have created on a topic. For example, you can search for "rainforest" and pull up a nice visual of the Amazon Rainforest that is full of informational tidbits and facts.

Here is the Thinglink that I created about my ski trip to Keystone, Colorado.

Keystone Thinglink