Activity 2: Practicing Etiquette
Description: For this activity, you are going to focus on Heidi Cohen's tips for complying with Pinterest's Code of Conduct. Here is a quick summary of her tips regarding pinning images:
There are two pins below. Take a look at the pin within Pinterest and also click to check the original source. Use the drop down list below to determine if it has been pinned correctly or incorrectly. If you think it has been pinned incorrectly, please provide a brief description of what you would do in order to make sure the pin complies with Pinterest's Code of Conduct.
Description: For this activity, you are going to focus on Heidi Cohen's tips for complying with Pinterest's Code of Conduct. Here is a quick summary of her tips regarding pinning images:
- Link to the original source - not a search engine page or a re-posting of the original pin
- Verify the source - check pins that you are repinning
- Correct incorrectly pinned images - leave a comment for the pinner and repin correctly
There are two pins below. Take a look at the pin within Pinterest and also click to check the original source. Use the drop down list below to determine if it has been pinned correctly or incorrectly. If you think it has been pinned incorrectly, please provide a brief description of what you would do in order to make sure the pin complies with Pinterest's Code of Conduct.
Image #1: While searching for a new dinner recipe, you come across the pin to the left (click on the image and it will take you to Pinterest in a new window). Analyze the pin - look at the original source; is it the original source? Read the description - is it short, informative and accurate? Use the form above and determine if it is pinned correctly or incorrectly. If it is incorrect, please provide a brief description of what you would do in order to make sure the pin complies with Pinterest's Code of Conduct.
Image #2: New neighbors move in across the street and you would like to bring a little something to them to welcome them to the neighborhood. You find this unique idea to the left (click on the image and it will take you to Pinterest in a new window). Analyze the pin - look at the original source; is it the original source? Read the description - is it short, informative and accurate? Use the form above and determine if it is pinned correctly or incorrectly. If it is incorrect, please provide a brief description of what you would do in order to make sure the pin complies with Pinterest's Code of Conduct.