WelcomeThis is a joint presentation by

Vicente Velazquez and Jeanne Semilia. We have worked together in several classes and feel our different roles and involvement in education at different levels has brought

a good mix of perspectives into our projects.

Vicente Jeanne

What were we thinking?• For another class, we developed a web-based learning system:

College Ready (http://college-ready.wix.com/zippo).

• In doing research for our WBLS, we found many students are underprepared as they leave high school and

try to enter higher learning.

•No motivation•Family issues (financial, emotional, etc.)

•Time•Learning style is unknown

Whys (on the student side of things):

Whys (on the teacher side of things)•Does not engage with student to identify and address concerns•Does not use technology to keep the interest of 21st century learners•Is not available if student needs help•Does not present content in ways to accommodate all learning styles

Why ThingLink?•Our WBLS is a site about self-awareness and it contains many resources for students to find out more about themselves.•ThingLink is something we wanted to learn more about and possibly add to our site as another tool to help students discover their learning style.

What is ThingLink

ThingLink is a platform for creating interactive images and videos for different

channels:•Web

•Social •Advertising•Educational

ThingLink for all learning stylesMany educators agree that over 60% of learners are visual. We feel

ThingLink has the capability to keep the interest of this large group by providing plenty for them to look at, while addressing the needs of

other types of learners.

•Music and videos with sound can be included for audio learners.•Reading/writing preference learners will enjoy adding and reading text for the hotspots or nubbins.•Tactile learners can be included by allowing them to click on the hotspots.

ThingLink delivers information in a creative and fun way

Content for websites, blogs, and lessons can come alive…– Video– Text– Images– Music

The app can be used for iPhone and iPad

Using ThingLink

Sign up for the service Sign up

Enter your information

Once you have an account, log in

The dashboard is the first screen you’ll see

Begin with an image

Add content and links

Share your image

Options

Sample LessonThe Impact of Learning

Styles & Preference to the Success of a Student

http://www.thinglink.com/scene/569618315643715585

Pedagogical Considerations for ThingLink Technology

http://www.thinglink.com/scene/418834748178169856

More fun with Thinglink

http://www.thinglink.com/scene/555863562170400768

Resources• Twitter

https://twitter.com/ThingLink

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThingLink

• Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/nvineberg/thinglinkeducation/

• ThinkLink Blog http://thinglinkblog.com/

Where to purchasehttp://www.thinglink.com