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Tech Tuesday 2/12

2/12/2013

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I want to introduce a free collaborative site called ThingLink.  This is a simple web 2.0 site that allows you to upload an image and then attach a number of interactive links to that image by simply clicking on a spot on the image and then copying the URL you want to link.  As a sample, I started a simple Abraham Lincoln ThingLink.  Just position your mouse over the image and click on any of the buttons that show up.  This took me about 5 minutes to do.  Another sample is a Google Docs ThingLink loaded with a variety of tutorials.

The Google Docs ThingLink illustrates one of the powerful features of this website.  As I mentioned, this is a collaborative site ... ThingLinks created by others are available for use.  I didn't created the Google Docs link, I just shared it with you.  So this site is potentially a rich resource for information you might want to share with your class.

Imagine using this site as a collaborative class project.  You can allow others to freely add links to the image.  So you could upload an image related to something you are studying, and then allow class members to research information about that subject they want to share with the class.  Or you could assign different groups within your class separate topics and ask them to create their own ThingLink to share with the class.  And of course, all of these projects can be easily shared with parents by simply providing a link.

Try it out!

UPDATE:  I just came across this very helpful resource on ThinkLink.


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    Steve Adams - Dean of Student Life and Technology



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