MediaShift . How Educators Are Using Pinterest for Showcasing, Curation | PBS | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Pinterest is the "in" site of 2012, and its phenomenal growth has sparked interest among millions of users.

 

It's also spread to journalism educators, who are increasingly experimenting with it in the classroom.

 

The social network launched two years ago, but in recent months has drawn red-hot excitement for its unique visual, topic-based curation approach. While its 10 million users, especially women, are drawn to it almost obsessively, brands, media firms and news organizations have also planted flags on the network.

 

Now J-school faculty are increasingly in on the act....