Thinglink is a powerful way to use technology to make learning more engaging for students by giving teachers a way to turn any image, video, or 360-degree VR shot into a meaningful learning experience.
After learning about Thinglink during a professional development session, Donna Corsaro and Alex Mackenzie decided to "venture into the tech zone" and give this tool a try with their students.
Students had been studying Enlightenment philosophers and learned about the social contract. They wanted their students to make connections between the social contract established in America and the one that is enforced in China, so they decided to create a Thinglink about surveillance and the use of the social credit system in China.
The essential question was: "Is 'gamifying' life through constant surveillance the best way to establish trust?"
Students were asked to make connections between the content in the Thinglink and their novel study, Farenheit 451. After interacting with content in the Thinglink, students were asked to respond to prompts via a Canvas Discussion.
Mr. Mackenzie and Ms. Corsaro reviewed expectations and showed students via Student View how they would respond to others in Canvas Discussions.
Interact with the Thinglink that Ms. Corsaro and Mr. Mackenzie created for their students below!
The flashing "pins" indicate stopping points where students could click to access additional information to broaden and deepen their understanding of the topic.
Check out the ELASS students engaging in meaningful learning activities through Thinglink!
Do you want to begin creating Thinglinks for your students? Go to www.thinglink.com to create your own account and learn more.