Pinterested?

When I was teaching, I was forever on the hunt for ideas that I could a) innovate upon or b)borrow. 

This was a year-round activity, but I have to say (admit) that this activity was a favorite of mine to do in the summer, merely weeks (sometimes days) after school had ended.  As an educator, I took pride in the fact that I always wanted to keep things fresh, updated, and creative.  I had seen how other teachers got into ruts with lesson plans and even classroom decor.  Now, I know, some people are afraid of change. However, I am not and believe that education is not the place for people who are afraid of change.

 Off my soap box. Anyway, I was forever bookmarking websites of other classroom teachers that had super ideas and files to share with other educators.  Bookmarking became kind of a pain in the butt.  Then, while reading a recent issue of InStyle, I found an article about a website called Pinterest.  It is a 'virtual pinboard' that 'lets you organize and share' all the things you love with your friends or 'followers'.  It is a place to share not just ideas, but maybe products you love and want to share with others. Maybe you like to cook and want to share fabulous recipes with your friends. Maybe you are on a mission to cozy up your home with new decor ideas and want to remember the cool ideas you've found online. Or, just share with others about the great book you just finished reading.

  So, anytime you find a cool idea or product online, you 'pin it' into your self-created categories.  Seeing as I love finding teaching ideas, one of the boards I created is for specifically that. Yes, the teaching is on hiatus right now, but that is merely temporary. When I go back, I am going to be armed with great ideas that I have "pinned" for later use. I plan on making a "wine board" soon so that I remember all the great wines I need to keep stocked in the house.

Warning: Could become a time suck.  Not quite on Facebook level, but watch out.