Nice to Meet You! A ThingLink Project
As we have discussed, the use of technology will be an integral part of this class. ThingLink, which is an
interactive image, is one example of technology that we will use to complete projects. For this assignment, you
will create a ThingLink about YOU! There are some required pieces of information that you will tag in your
project, so be sure to follow the directions and rubric below to satisfy all aspects of this project.
Directions:
1. Create a ThingLink account:
 Go to www.thinglink.com and select “start now”
 Sign up for the “Basic Free” account
 Sign up by entering your class issued Gmail email account. Do not sign in using
Facebook.
2.
Create an image to use in ThingLink:
Open PowerPoint and create a slide that is 1024 x 728 pixels (this is the automatic
setting). This will be your ThingLink picture. Arrange your PowerPoint slide with an
appropriate picture of yourself, a title with your first and last name, the subject of the
class,and your class period. When complete save your PPT slide as a Jpeg image. You
may use any images you feel are appropriate, but make sure not to clutter your ThingLink
image.
3.
Create a ThingLink:
 First, import your picture(s), either a picture you found or one that you made in
PowerPoint or an app, such as Pic Collage* or Pic Stitch*.
 Next, create Tags for each category of required information. Tags are links to your
research, images, songs, and videos. You must use the appropriate icon for each tag.
Use this tag for facts that people don’t know about you
Use this tag for an econ review website
Use this tag to link articles/ graphs/political cartoons/images.
Use this tag for general information about you
Link a video, commercial, or audio clip that is relevant to your project.
Use this link for anything extra you would like to add.
4.
Save your ThingLink and name file:
Last Name, First Initial, Nice to Meet You (Meder, W. Nice to Meet You).
5.
Your ThingLink will be graded on content AND appearance. Design and layout your
ThingLink with visual appeal using colorful pictures, good balance and use of white space.
6.
Complete rubric: Check that you have met the project requirements.
7. Copy your thinglink URL address: found on the share page and paste into:
A.
B.
on the bottom of your rubric page
Include your first and last name on the same spot and the link
Rubric: Nice to Meet You
Use this rubric to check that you have completed everything that is required for the Preliminary
Crimes Thinglink. You will be graded on the completeness, accuracy, and quality of your work
based on the criteria below. The quality of your work is evaluated on following: directions,
attention to detail, organization, good grammar, and no misspellings. Make sure that all
appropriate tags match the directions!
✔
Criteria
Create/Use a relevant and appropriate
background/picture for ThingLink image
Image contains appropriate labels
Tag 2 pieces of general information about yourself
(family, places lived, what you did this summer, etc).
Tag 2 Facts people may not know about you
Tag 2 images that represent you with a caption for each.
Use/Tag 2 videos that represent you with a caption
explaining each one.
Use/Tag 1 website that is useful for Economic Study
ThingLink is neat, organized, and without
spelling/grammar mistakes
ThingLink is submitted properly and on-time with
proper title.
Rubric is filled out completely and turned in on-time.
Points
2
2
4
4
4
4
5
2
3
5
ThingLink is exceptionally well done and thought out
5
Tagged something you created – APP Smash (EXTRA
CREDIT)
TOTAL STUDENT SCORE
Copy your thinglink address here: paste
Name here:
5
35
Student
Score
Teacher
Score