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What is ThingLink and what can it do for me?
ThingLink lets you add text and links to your images and videos. The text might be a question about the resource, with a link to further information. You can upload your own resources, or link to them on the web. media type="custom" key="27879687"

In this example the parts of a chainsaw are examined in detail and links to further reading given. Just click on the little yellow icons to access the embedded media. Alternatively you could give feedback to your students, as in this example of feedback given to first year photographic students.

You can use the app which is available from the iTunes app store and Google Play, or use the web browser version on your desktop or laptop.

To see how to insert a Thinglink project into the iQualify learning platform, watch this 1 min 41 sec video.

Can thinglink amplify or transform the learner experience?
Amplification Use to illustrate a process or technology that would be hard to grasp from a written account alone, such as the internal combustion engine. Insert links and information into the thinglink to direct students to resources that will reinforce, enhance and extend their learning.

Transformation Photograph the assignment and then provide feedback by adding text to specific parts of the image. We saw this in the earlier example of feedback being given to first year photographic students. Take it further and have students produce peer feedback using this simple method, to share with their group or whole class.

Challenge yourself

 * 1) Download ThingLink for your mobile device, e.g. your iPad, tablet or smart phone. You can get the app from the iTunes app store or Google Play.
 * 2) Take a photo of something at work, for example your desk or one of the trees that Polygreen have featured.
 * 3) Use the app to embed a random YouTube video into your image and add some text. It doesn't matter if these are unrelated to the image, you're just trying out the app.
 * 4) Log into the ThingLink website and using the sharing options, post the link to your saved ThingLink to the blog.
 * 5) Take a look at the links that others post and follow them to try them out.