For this assessment, I chose to examine the web-based tool Pinterest. I used an infographic called a piktochart to compile the information. I had never used the resource before, but now I wish that I had discovered it earlier. I found it very easy to use and excellent in visual presentation.
The first thing I learnt was how resourceful Pinterest could be to a future teacher. You only needed to type a few words and pages of images would pop onto your screen. Pinterest is ‘an electronic bulletin board” (Sheninger 2012) where you can store and search for ideas and inspiration. I had only used Pinterest a handful of times, however, found myself using it not just for my assessment.
I think of myself as a “digitally fluent” which is defined as “the
The first thing I learnt was how resourceful Pinterest could be to a future teacher. You only needed to type a few words and pages of images would pop onto your screen. Pinterest is ‘an electronic bulletin board” (Sheninger 2012) where you can store and search for ideas and inspiration. I had only used Pinterest a handful of times, however, found myself using it not just for my assessment.
I think of myself as a “digitally fluent” which is defined as “the