ThingLink is an online education technology platform that makes it easy to augment images, videos, and virtual tours with additional information and links.
Features
Ability to add multimedia elements to images, such as videos, audio recordings, text, and links
Range of customisation options, including colours, fonts, and icons
Integration with a variety of online platforms, including Google Drive, YouTube, and SoundCloud
Ability to embed ThingLink images on websites or share them via social media
Benefits
Engages students with interactive content that encourages active learning
Enhances visual and digital literacy skills by allowing students to create multimedia presentations and posters
Provides a platform for creativity and self-expression
Enables teachers to differentiate learning by tailoring the content of the images to different learning styles and abilities
Offers a dynamic way to present information and make learning more enjoyable
Can be used in a variety of subjects, including science, history, geography, and literature
Suitability
ThingLink is suitable for all school levels, from primary to secondary education.
In primary schools, it can be used to create interactive stories, presentations, and posters that engage young learners and help them develop digital and visual literacy skills.
In secondary schools, ThingLink can be used to create interactive diagrams, timelines, and infographics that enhance students' understanding of complex concepts and topics.
Ways to Implement
Creating interactive posters about historical events, such as the American Civil War or the Industrial Revolution
Designing interactive diagrams to explain scientific concepts, such as the human digestive system or the water cycle
Creating interactive maps to teach geography, such as the countries of Europe or the physical features of the Amazon rainforest
Creating interactive timelines to teach history, such as the timeline of the Cold War or the life of William Shakespeare