This document provides an overview of the interactive image platform Thinglink. It explains how to set up an account and upload images to create interactive photos with links, videos, and other media. Thinglink allows users to share their interactive photos on social media and embed them online. The document also discusses uses for Thinglink in education, including engaging students and connecting to other online resources through interactive buttons. Pros of Thinglink include its ease of use, engagement of students, and potential for exposure to more information through links. Cons are limited editing options and a simple feature set. Resources for learning more about Thinglink are also provided.

1. Using Thinglink
Presented by: Brittany Larsen

2. Thinglink Set up
oSign up using an e-mail address and
password
oUpload a picture from your computer or
upload from Facebook, Flickr or the web
oClick edit and add buttons
oCopy and paste desired url
oClick share: Choice of sharing on social
media, copying the link or embedding to a
blog.

3. Purpose of Thinglink
oTo make uploaded photos interactive
oInclude links, videos, music, etc. in your
interactive photo
oTo share your created photos
oTo embed to social media sites such as
Facebook
oTo create communication and conversation
using the photos (comments, links, following)

4. Thinglink in the classroom
oEngages students in learning more using
an interactive technology
oAbility to upgrade to education account
•Create and manage classes
•Invite students
oConnect to other web links and sources
through interactive buttons

5. Other Education Ideas for
Thinglink
oELA
oMath
oScience
oSocial Studies
oProfessional
Development
oParent
Communication
oTeacher
Collaboration
oStudent Created
Projects

6. Pros
oVery easy to use
oCan be used for whole group instruction or
independent work
oWeb based technology appropriate for early
education classrooms
oMore engaging than showing regular printed pictures
oPotential for more information through links than the
students would be exposed to otherwise
oSearch engine for videos, images, etc.
oCan “touch” or “tag” other people’s Thinglink

7. Cons
oCannot add other clip art or images to
enhance uploaded photo
oCannot change the font used for text
boxes
oQuite simple in terms of exciting
features
oCannot adjust button size (instead of
resizing it will crop the button)

8. Resources
•www.thinglink.com
•Learn to Use Thinglink in Under 5 Minutes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STDjjfkmTVU
•Using ThingLink in the Classroom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KqFHfqjhHE
•Thinglink:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pao0pxw6J0Y
Clip art: DJinkers

9. My Thinglink
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/52
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