Deep learning with interactive images - add dimensions to student research

How I Use It

I use Thinglink in many ways from creating interactive calendars for our school library to creating collaborative spaces where we can all discuss a book. The tool allows for me to embedded various types of comments and media about a book to create an engaging book talk. This summer, we are using Thinglinks as the format for our summer reading challenge, 'Get Caught Reading.' Students are creating multimedia 'spaces' to creatively discuss the books they are reading this summer. My Favorite way to use Thinglink is to add depth to research projects. About midway through a research project, I have students create a Thinglink based on their topic to explore emotional connections to their topic along with informational connections. Students express what they know, feel, question and think in an authentic manner and find new avenues to guide the next steps in the research process. This process has been very successful and helped students to refocus in the midst of a project.