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Pearltrees

Published on Nov 21, 2015

How to use Pearltrees

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PearlTrees

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What is Pearltrees?

  • Organization Tool
  • Group Links
  • Discover Related Links
  • Build a Community
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How Do I Get Started?

  • Create a Free Account
  • Add Pearls via Email or Pearler
  • Name New Trees
  • Link Related Items
  • Discover New Websites and Friends!
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Organize Resources

Create Pearls

  • Web Pages
  • Photos
  • Notes
  • Links
  • Folders
A pearl can be any of these items
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Install The Pearler

  • Bookmarklet added to the bookmark bar
  • Works with every browser
  • Eliminates clumsy navigation 
  • Find a site you like, click the pearler
  • Choose a library for placement
The pearler is a bookmarklet that allows you to simply click and collect webpages as you browse.
No copy/paste or memory tricks required! The pearler works with all browsers!

connections

between subjects and people

Collaboration

  • Enhance your own library
  • Share ideas and resources
  • Create new teams on other Pearltrees
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Uses

  • Share study resources with parents
  • Organize unit resources
  • Share links easily with students
  • Collaborate with team members
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Example of Author Pathfinder

a Pick=K-5 Reading Street

Original Pearl=learning Pearltree

Benefits

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The Basics

  • Multiple devices can access PearlTrees
  • Access anywhere, anytime
  •  Reasonable premium memberships
  • Share links via Facebook & Twitter
  • Unlimited folders and subfolders
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Premium Upgrades

  • Get one if you want:
  • Additional Storage
  • More Privacy
  • Customized Options
  • Three Levels: Personal, Advanced, Professional
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Limits on accounts

  • Limited Storage depending on membership
  • Only so many pearls per tree, per ring
  • Accidental deletions have short recovery period
  • Private messages to connections only
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Questions?

Thanks for coming!
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Citations

  • Most pictures were from HaikuDeck library
  • Pearltree resources from:
  • Pearltrees. 2013. www.pearltrees.com