TinkrBox


 * Tinkrbox
 * Resource Links and ways to use them in the Classroom
 * [] a great tool to explain the tool, as well as the history of the tool
 * [] this is a video on how to use Tinkrbox
 * [] – This is a way that you can use Tinkrbox.
 * [] – how to add the bookmarklet to your browser for easy access
 * Strengths
 * Organizes links
 * It is categorizes into many different ways such as science and technology etc.
 * The website is inviting and colorful
 * Can connect it to the popular social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter
 * Free to use
 * Easy registration process
 * Can add the link to your browser for easy access
 * Easy to collaborate with others
 * Easy to share content through the tool
 * Can access your bookmarks from anywhere
 * Can browse other people’s bookmarks
 * Weaknesses
 * It takes a while to get used to the website, you will have to explore the website to understand how to use it
 * Requires that you have an email account to register (may be difficult for children)
 * May be overwhelming to users
 * Schools may block this website
 * Opportunities
 * Can bring together all your bookmarks in one organized place
 * You can collaborate with students all around the world
 * You can access your bookmarks everywhere from any computer using your username and password
 * You can comment on other people’s links
 * You can find links that are organized in different categories
 * You can create your own profile and make it unique for the individual
 * Threats
 * The privacy is not fully protected-your username can be seen by the public
 * Your profile image can be viewed by others that have an account
 * Your personal profile can be viewed by the public
 * Has advertisements on their main webpage-they are not necessarily student friendly
 * They do not screen the links that are provided on the website so there might be inappropriate websites available to students
 * Ideas in the classroom
 * You can create a list of websites for a particular subject so that your students are safe when researching
 * You can create a set of links for your classroom that the students have contributed
 * You can use the tool as a way to teach about security and safe websites
 * This is a great way to collaborate with others all around the world
 * Students can create an account to save their favorite links and share them with the class