Today Scott introduced us to Module 4 - Flickr and Youtube. We learnt how to search for a photo in Flickr, how to save it and how to add it to our blog. I also learnt what size photos were best to download for different purposes i.e. small photos for blogs, square photos for podcasts and large photos for powerpoint presentations.
Flickr appears to have a greater number of usable images for class activities. The only drawback I see is that when searching for a particular image, you may have to type in a number of key words as people may tag their pictures in an obscure way.
Flickr would also be a fantastic resoure to use in the classroom because unlike Google images, Flickr photos would be almost always be appropriate for the students to browse and use - no rude photos!
I have used Youtube before in the classroom and it is brilliant. I did learn today that I am not allowed to save youtubes to my hard drive. Thanks Scott!!!
Whoa Sue! It is still possible to come across inappropriate photos on Flickr...we should always prepare students so that they know how to respond sensibly when they do come across such material.
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