The Tool of Pinterest - What it is Capable Of
(Apologies for being a few hours late, I kept thinking today was the 18th instead of yesterday)
What is Pinterest?:
I could give you the factual history and information of Pinterest, such as the year or who created it, but really when one scrolls to the world of this tool, they are not paying attention to that. Rather they are paying attention to what the website does in terms of catering to the user. Pinterest is built upon the user and their likes or interests. When you first make an account, it might show random pins that might be popular among the whole web, however once you start searching and pinning, your Pinterst feed will become more curated to what you as the user is more interested or into. It mimics an everchanging and expanding vision-board if you will. Where instead of just using cutouts from magazines or drawing out your wants and aspirations, you can just link them into groups and see them digitally.
What Is the Main Usage?:
Given Pinterest could be seen as an everchanging and expanding vision-boarding platform, it doesn't necessarily have a limited use. Some may use it to find a recipe while others might plan out their vacation. Pinterest also is able to use links, which has made it easier to even shop online from clothes to household needs and decor. It in some ways similar to social media platforms such as Instagram because you can shop, put photos or videos into groups or folders, and even post your own content. Both also share the similarity in which they cater to the user, by having an algorithm.
Why This Platform Works in Terms of This Course?:
In terms of using this digital tool for aiding our literary criticism, I think it will be beneficial. This is because the platform gives us a way to sprout the visuals we are writing about or talking about in the course. For example, we could create a Pinterest Board that is focused on a character, the environment, or even a specific paragraph or excerpt from what we are reading through the pins. This is also a greater way to showcase what we are trying to portray over just writing it and can help others understand our perspective too as well. As when we digest information or take in something, we can perceive it differently, so seeing it in different forms can help connect ideas more. Think about it in terms of your senses. How when we hear something compared to see something. We might not have the use of smell, taste, or touch on the digital screen, but it does give us a different perspective and opportunity than just what we can type or write up.
Link to the Tool: Pinterest