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TOUCH this image to discover its story. Image tagging powered by ThingLink

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Welcome to ThingLink!

This quick tutorial will show you how to create wonderfully engaging experiences with ThingLink.

Create

Simply click the Create button and select the type of project you want to create.

Upload

Select a file from your device to be your base image or video.

Edit

Watch this short video to learn about tag types, basic customization options and the simple publishing process - a perfect intro to editing your thinglinks!

Share

When you’re ready to share your thinglink, click the blue Share button in the top right corner of the page.

Track

Statistics help you understand how many people have seen your content, and what part was most engaging.

Gr1MP3 Places

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View the interactive image by Irene Allaire

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1. Student creates ThingLink and clicks on “Share” while in ThingLink app/website

2. Copy the link provided

3. Student adds a post on the Padlet. Add a link to the post:

1. Click on the + sign

2. Paste the link from ThingLink into the “Link from Web” box.

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Use Safe Image Search to keep kids in a contained search setting when gathering images to use for a ThingLink.

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We have partnered with KidzSearch to deliver safe images from a variety of safe and fun family websites, many of which are educational in nature.

Not only are all images properly filtered using safe search, the nature of the websites associated with image results are also screened to prevent users from landing on a site that may contain harmful content - even if the image that brought them to the site is innocent.

The image search results on KidzSearch provide safe content designed specifically for kids. What makes these results unique is that they are all filtered using multiple layers of screening.

At the top layer is a keyword checker that makes sure the search term is safe enough to proceed further. We have proprietary algorithms that are able to detect inappropriate search queries based on many factors that include spelling variations and grammar tenses.

KidzSearch is constantly updating our listed of blocked terms and we get daily feedback to improve it from our many users.

Once a search term is approved to proceed, our next layer of filtering relies on a set of editorially selected handpicked websites that we trust to return safe image results.

We are always updating this list to provide the most relevant results. We truly believe our image results are the best you will find that combine safety with quality content.

KidzSearch has partnered with Google to help index the images and to provide additional screening. Advanced machine vision algorithms scan each image and are able to detect unsuitable content.

Once a set of image results pass all our screening tests, we then present it to the user in a format that is specially designed for kids. The thumbnails that appear are all extra large to provide a more kid-friendly display that children enjoy using.

Larger thumbnails also helps them to select it, since children may have dexterity limitations using standard smaller thumbnails.

We also have a unique autocomplete feature that helps kids type and find the best search terms based on the most popular topics done by other students. These auto complete results are often very different from what you will find using a standard search engine, since they are grades K-8 focused.

Many people these days only rely on website screening programs, like Net Nanny. However, one major problem with just using website screening software is that they are not able to filter search thumbnail results from sites like Google and Bing, which means these great resources cannot be safely used for image results on their own.

KidzSearch solves this problem by providing screened image search results that integrate safe image content from places like Google via our partnership program with them.

About Downloading Images
There are a few questions you should ask yourself when downloading an image.

For example:

Who owns the image and what are the limitations of use?

Am I using it for my own personal enjoyment?

Will I be publishing in some form? (Such as a blog, a school paper or a poster in my school).

Just as you want to cite references to other people's work in your writing, you should also give credit to the creator or owner of the image.

Most questions related to the use of images can be answered by reviewing the Copyright Notice or Terms of Conditions on the website where you found the image.

Assuming that most kids are going to use images for their own personal reasons, it is still a good idea to educate yourself on basic copyright rules and regulations.

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We have partnered with KidzSearch to deliver safe images from a variety of safe and fun family websites, many of which are educational in nature. Not only are all images properly filtered using safe search, the nature of the websites associated with image results are also screened to prevent users from landing on a site ...

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Next one: July 13

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/1596989332646047745

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Tweets by ThingLink

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Use of transparent tags ($$)

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Creator: Ocean Spray

Description: With Thanksgiving fastly approaching, OceanSpray provides engaging content to their customers through this interactive table spread. As a reader I am able to feast on fun facts, trends, recipes and how to videos that will help me find new cooking inspirations this Thanksgiving.

Special metion: Ocean Spray has used ThingLink's transparent icons to create informational tags that pop up as the user interacts with the image. This way the base image stays clean and streamlined. Learn more on how to create interactive posters and infographics with hidden icons like Ocean Spray here.
___ The next featured image/video of the week will be chosen on Friday. Have a great example? Send your suggestion to social@thinglink.com. Want to learn how to create a shoppable image like Ocean Spray? Schedule a demo with one of our experts! Schedule a Demo

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Image of the Week: An Interactive Recipe Collage for Thanksgiving by Ocean Spray

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Creator: Ocean Spray Description: With Thanksgiving fastly approaching, OceanSpray provides engaging content to their customers through this interactive table spread. As a reader I am able to feast on fun facts, trends, recipes and how to videos that will help me find new cooking inspirations this Thanksgiving.

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Directions for students to join via Google and join your group

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A quick tutorial demonstrating how students can sign up for a ThingLink acccount with their Google Apps for Education login.

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Welcome to ThingLink!

This quick tutorial will show you how to create wonderfully engaging experiences with ThingLink.

Create

Simply click the Create button and select the type of project you want to create.

Upload

Select a file from your device to be your base image or video.

Edit

Watch this short video to learn about tag types, basic customization options and the simple publishing process - a perfect intro to editing your thinglinks!

Share

When you’re ready to share your thinglink, click the blue Share button in the top right corner of the page.

Track

Statistics help you understand how many people have seen your content, and what part was most engaging.

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We've put together 12 examples of ways to embrace ThingLink for teaching and learning in the New Year. The ideas are for those who are just starting out, or for those who already love ThingLink! We hope you will get inspired by the interactive images created by our talented community members over the course of the last 12 months. To learn how to use any of these ideas in your classroom, click the information link below each example. Happy New Year!

If you are just starting out with ThingLink, it's helpful to create a simple interactive image with content you are very familiar with. This will allow you to engage in constructive play as you get an understanding of the ease of use of the tool, rather than trying to create a complex lesson right out of the gate. Please explore this example of VOLPI E FESTA JUNINA, created by Ana Siqueira.

To engage students in learning, it's important to help them make connections to their own world. This classroom kick off activity sets the tone for making those personal connections . The activity can also be very useful for gauging students' problem-solving and research skills as you serve as facilitator it in the classroom. In addition, the activity provides teachers with the opportunity to remind students about protecting their identities when publishing digital work. With access to a web full of resources and the opportunity to create, this activity is built for success. Explore this example created by Ms. Mara.

There is a wealth of research to suggest that vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of student academic achievement across all curriculum areas. Experts agree, if given the opportunity to receive effective vocabulary instruction, most students can acquire vocabulary at rates that will improve their comprehension and also their chances for success in school. Even the Common Core identifies Academic Vocabulary as one of the six big shifts. Explore this example created by Monique.

Using interactive maps in the classroom encourages exploration, invites curiosity and promotes spatial thinking. Interactive maps can be used to provide students with background knowledge to launch a unit, or they can be used as a starting point for digging deeper into any concept through research. Interactive maps can be used to explore a wide variety of topics in traditional ways, or they can be used creatively to help students visualize just about anything. Explore this example created by Sue Fitzgerald

The ability to creatively combine web content with video opens up a wealth of new possibilities for teaching and learning. With ThingLink for Video, teachers can enrich existing educational videos with content to actively engage students in the learning, provide resources for enrichment, and collect feedback through the use of available web tools. The possibilities are tremendous. Explore this example by Jodie Johnston.

ThingLink is an amazing tool for teaching and learning that is supported across platforms. This flexibility provides teachers and students with a variety of options to extend the learning beyond the classroom walls. The recent addition of the Android app, along with the existing iOS app and web based platform, completes the full circle of possibilities for creating and learning with interactive images. Explore this example by Patricia Merlino.

ThingLink is a multimedia rich and flexible tool can be used to support the diverse learning needs of all students, putting power in the hands of the facilitator of a well designed lesson. So let's focus a bit on designing lessons from the start that are equipped with built-in support and designed for success. Explore this example by Alexandra Duarte.

With access to a multitude of online resources, students can learn to become informed decision makers and stakeholders in their own learning. Use of online polls, surveys, and digital tools for collecting feedback can turn passive observers into active participants. Explore this example by Leigh Zika.

Students can create a channel for use as an ePortfolio to organize a collection of their own work and document learning over time. Maintaining an ePortfolio requires students to take a more active role in the learning process through self-reflection, goal setting and decision making. The flexibility of ThingLink provides students with a variety of ways to demonstrate learning through flexible learning paths to meet their unique learning needs. Teachers can use ePortfolios as a tool for authentic assessment. Explore this example by Donna Baumbach

Keep it simple with just two tools. ThingLink and Google Apps both start as blank pages. Both tools are equipped with amazing features and capabilities to support endless possibilities. Combine the tools to design powerful learning experiences that maximize learning. Here is a an example of a simple unit built with these two tools.

App Smashing allows us to combine the best features of our favorite apps to facilitate student driven learning experiences through creativity, sharing and publishing. Explore this example by Becky Keith.

Power Up a STEAM Project

We'll be supporting STEAM, as well as creating and curating content aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards from January - April.

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12 Ways to Embrace ThingLink in the New Year

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We've put together 12 examples of ways to embrace ThingLink for teaching and learning in the New Year. The ideas are for those who are just starting out, or for those who already love ThingLink! We hope you will get inspired by the interactive images created by our talented community members over the course of the last 12 months.

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Thinglink Exemplars Created by Students, Teachers, and Ed Tech Providers.

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Thinglink as a Formative Evaluation Tool

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Welcome to ThingLink!

This quick tutorial will show you how to create wonderfully engaging experiences with ThingLink.

Create

Simply click the Create button and select the type of project you want to create.

Upload

Select a file from your device to be your base image or video.

Edit

Watch this short video to learn about tag types, basic customization options and the simple publishing process - a perfect intro to editing your thinglinks!

Share

When you’re ready to share your thinglink, click the blue Share button in the top right corner of the page.

Track

Statistics help you understand how many people have seen your content, and what part was most engaging.

Remix of "Christopher Columbus Route"

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Use to show cycles

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TOUCH this image to discover its story. Image tagging powered by ThingLink

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Use as an ongoing collection space to apply vocab or geographic notes

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Students can justify decisions when using the engineering design process by taking the photo of their

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Provide biographical information

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Teacher or student uses a map of the setting of a story to tag the events

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View the interactive image by Paul Solarz