Using Pinterest to learn new things! - Skokie Public Library · Defining what Pinterest is....

By Kirk Gardner

Using Pinterest to learn new things!

Before we start:

A few short questions

Have you ever wanted to learn how to

solve a Rubix Cube quickly?

Want to learn how to declutter your

room without feeling overwhelmed?

Want to learn tips on taking care of a

pet?

Have you ever wanted to create a

unique Birthday Cake for a friend or

family member?

By Kirk Gardner

Using Pinterest to learn new things!

Defining what Pinterest is.

Learning how to search through Pinterest.

Learning how to use pins and boards.

Discovering how Pinterest can be used as

an effective learning tool towards your

interests.

What we will cover:

• Pinterest is a visual discovery engine that allows

users to organize, share images and videos for a

wide range of topics. finding ideas like recipes,

home and style inspiration, and more.

What is Pinterest?

• Inspiration/Motivation

• Travel

• Recipe ideas

• Sharing Content

• Business

• Shopping

Why do people use Pinterest?

Pin: A pin is a clickable image on Pinterest which links

back to a third party website. For example it might link to a

particular blog post, article, video or a product in an online

store.

Board: Boards are collections where you organize or save your

Pins based on your specific interest or topic.

Here you can

create your own

Pinterest account

by using your

preferred email

address and

creating your

own password.

Here you can

also create a

Pinterest account

using your

Facebook or Google account.

If you already

have a Pinterest account created

you can log in

here using your

email and

password.

• https://www.lynda.com/Pinterest-tutorials/

Learning-Pinterest/756279-2.html

• https://business.pinterest.com/en

Learn more about

Pinterest

Thank You!

Want a copy of this presentation? Visit

www.skokielibrary.info/handouts where this

presentation will be available for four weeks.