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Learning beyond the classroom: evaluating the use of Pinterest in learning and teaching in an introductory anthropology class

Posted on 13 Nov 2013 with 0 comments

This paper details a case study of using Pinterest as an educational resource in an introductory anthropology course. Its use was evaluated through the data provided by the platform itself and focus groups. This evaluation found that Pinterest was a popular and useful tool for developing curated multimedia resources to support students' learning. The focus group findings suggested that online resources were shared by students across a variety of social networks, including but not limited to Pinterest.

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