Week #5 Images
Copyright, Flickr and Some examples for Use
Learning about Flickr
Flickr is an excellent photo-sharing resource! It can be used to:
- help students find copyright-friendly images for presentations
- share photos of student projects, productions, field trips, etc.
- get inspired by what other schools are doing
- Help students explore places and current issues through photos
Step #1: World Map
Go to http://www.flickr.com and click Explore. Select World Map from the drop-down menu.
Step #2: Search the Map feature
Click on the Search The Map gray box at the bottom. Enter a place to search.
Step #3: Present images to class
All the pink dots that appear on the map are photos. Click on any of them and present it to your class for your virtual field trip!
Art Analysis, Vocab and Critique of Classmates' Work
Using the Add a Note feature, students can demonstrate their understanding of vocabulary. By utilizing the Comments section, students can engage in critiques and discussions about each others' work.
Scientific Labeling
Using the Add a Note feature again, students can identify science components from an image.
Creative Commons Licensing
View the 5 minute video below to learn all about how Creative Commons licensing works!
Creative Commons License and how it helps us share digital content.