Pinterest

It is definitely an addictive, innovation-spurring website.  Though it is mostly meant to be a social pinboard with DIY and fun products and projects, many teachers are "pinning" their great ideas!  

What is Pinterest? -Pinterest is a set of virtual bulletin boards.  Users may "pin" photos or videos onto different boards they have created.  Popular boards are for recipes, tools for teachers, DIY projects, fashion, and many more.  

How does Pinterest work?  The first step is signing up- which requires an invitation from another member, or a short waiting period from the Pinterest administrators.  You can login using your email, or via your Facebook account.  

Next, you create your boards--which can be for any topics that are interesting to you.  In this case, tools for teaching is a good idea.  

Your final step is to start pinning.  If you login using your Facebook account, you can immediately connect with "pins" from your friends.  Otherwise, Pinterest supplies you with random "pinners" to follow.  You can also search for "pins" --any teaching topic can be easily found!

I have already found some amazing ideas from fellow teachers.  I have always believed that the best way to learn about how to become a better teacher is through collaboration!