Pinterest: New social media tool

Social media has completely changed how we think about information, how we perceive the world, and how we engage with it. Our awareness and adaptability have grown as a result of social media. It has established itself as a reliable source of information. nowadays there are various social media networking sites and I frequently use WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram to communicate with friends and family. Sharing pictures, status updates, check-ins, and other stuff via WhatsApp is fine. But now  I work in a childcare center and have to plan activities daily, my interest in Pinterest has grown. I didn’t use Pinterest before becoming an early childhood educator, but

when I started working in a preschool,  my supervisors advised me to use it so because it is the easiest way to find activities. after that, I start using Pinterest. Pinterest, in my opinion, is the ideal platform for exchanging thoughts, images, pins, and interests.  I use Pinterest daily at the preschool to locate kid-friendly activities. To find ideas for cooking, teaching, and other things, I can explore thousands of entries known as Pins. I also utilize it in a manner that is comparable to how users of social media platforms like Instagram browse content. It is also possible for anyone with a Pinterest account to make a Pin with their content to share with others. In my daycare tab on Pinterest, I built my pin as a PS 4. For my phone, I also downloaded the Pinterest app. Due to my keen interest in cooking and educational activities, I selected such themes when I signed up for the program.

I use it frequently because every week at the preschool I have a planning day where I look for fine motor, gross motor, and art activities. I regularly store photos and videos on my PlayStation 4 of various activities. I can quickly search Pinterest for ideas when planning activities.  Moreover, exploring new things is just part of being human, especially for students. Their creative imaginations cannot stop wondering what it will be like to experience

unfamiliar surroundings. The Pinterest platform is frequently chosen by students when they are bored or look for art exhibits or creative stuff online. Children frequently use Pinterest to gain insight into their various projects, making it a crucial platform that has gained universal appeal. Sharing photos on Pinterest is one of its key features, which could help kids find new works of art or other information that relates to their particular interests.

Benefits of Pinterest

I find it interesting to browse and search for any ideas or pins that might appear on my feed as a user of this social media platform. On Pinterest, there is something to intrigue everyone. When people search using their top interests, they always obtain results. Blogs and websites can benefit greatly from Pinterest. One of the major benefits of Pinterest is the ability to link back to the original website from images placed on Pinterest boards and shared pins. There are many categories to select from that can truly grab attention, and each has beautiful photographs attached. I learn a lot of new stuff that will keep me engaged in looking for additional information. I’ll receive alerts on who has pinned, followed, and commented on my pins and boards. Additionally, I can follow other users’ boards to stay up to date on their latest pins. Moreover, as a teacher, Pinterest is very beneficial because making the subject matter as comprehensible and engaging as the teacher can is one of the key components of good teaching. To make their subjects engaging, most professors use visual media. One of the best visual medium platforms for instructors is provided by Pinterest. Teachers and students can make resource boards on Pinterest. They can even organize and save the links so they may be quickly scanned when needed. They employ visual tools including charts, projects, storyboards, and presentations. Teachers can use Pinterest to pin assignments, photos, videos, and stories related to the subject matter. This ensures that students find learning both instructive and engaging. Learning has to be enjoyable. Students typically retain material better when learning in a public setting.

Demerits of Pinterest 

The primary benefit of Pinterest may also be its biggest drawback: its dependence on photos. This implies that users should take great care while posting photographs because the image is what will draw in followers. Other photographs stored in a user account cannot be stolen because there is no protection functionality in place. , The platform isn’t always reliable because anyone may post stuff to Pinterest and share it.   Moreover, for teachers, it is very important that they need to be aware that not all of the data and resources published on Pinterest are reliable or suitable for the classroom. Students and teachers can make mistakes if they believe that all of the information on Pi

interests is trustworthy and accurate. If students are permitted to use Pinterest for academic purposes, they can spend more time than is necessary on the website. This might make students feel overburdened and frustrated and cause them to miss out on crucial class time. Users of Pinterest may develop an addiction, just like with any social media site. This may result in students using the platform for an excessive amount of time, which may affect their ability to complete their academic and social goals.

In conclusion, to live a better life, people want to be inspired, engaged, and motivated. Instead of searching through tonnes of irrelevant material, they want information that will assist them find what they’re looking for. Pinterest offers readers exactly what they want with a wider audience. Pinterest users who actively engaged with motivating content reported that their improved social connectedness mitigated the consequences of physical stress on people’s daily positive emotions, preserving their capacity for feeling good.

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