Thinglink is an astounding creative presentation tool. One thing that separates Thinglink from other sites is Thinglink has image interaction. You are able to add points with files attached and it allows you to turn photos and other images into weblinks.
Getting Started:
To get started, first you need to download the app at the chrome web store or visit the website athttps://www.thinglink.com/. First, you need to create a profile, which can be done in two ways: either sign up with google plus or create an entirely new account.
Basic Navigation:
When you first log in to the site you will see a toolbar at the top which has several main tabs – these tabs help you navigate through the site. There is a search bar, and four tabs: Explore, Create, Upgrade, and Me. At the top right corner, there is a symbol with three horizontal lines that lets you access a separate menu for more options.
- Search Bar – the search bar allows you to look for content made by other students. Use specific keywords to find the best results.
- Explore – This tab allows you to see images that are touched or created by users that you follow. You can also see the images that the Thinglink team has provided, and see what images are top performers that day and that week.
- Create – this tab is where you can create your very own image. Start by clicking the plus sign, and let the magic happen.
- Upgrade – Here you can upgrade to Thinglink Pro, which has lots of useful features that are not included in the regular version.
- Me – this is the place where all of your work is held. You can also view the amount of followers you have and how many people you are following. If someone wants to see your work, you can share the link to your page.
- Main Menu (three lines) – the main menu is where you can adjust settings, change your password, find your groups, and logout.
Creating an Image and Inserting points (Tags):
The first thing to do is go to the create tab and create an image. Once in the create tab, you can choose to upload a picture from your computer or web as well as import images from other sites such as facebook and Flickr. Once you have decided on an image you can insert a tag (or point). Click anywhere on the screen to create a tag.
Uploading files (videos/pictures):
There are four different ways to upload images and videos.
- Upload images and videos straight from a hard drive.
- Use a URL to load images or videos
- Sync up with your Facebook and upload images from your account
- Search Flickr users to upload any of their last 20 photos.
Publishing:
Once your work is ready to go, publishing is easy. Open up the image or video and select the “Share” button. Either click on an icon for one of the linked platforms or copy and paste the URL or embed code.