Module 6

Flickr - what a great tool to use both personally and in the classroom. Photos can be stored, uploaded and organised into sets, themes, etc. During class activities, most teachers take photos of excursions, themed work and school events. What to do with them? Now photos can be stored via Flickr and be used within a safe environment. Photos can be shared by friends/family marked and documented.

Children need to be aware that anything we obtain from the internet does not belong to them. They can access safe CC - creative commons material and be confident that images are AOK. Google images also have the same options tick and option to obtain copyright friendly material.

Through this course I have learnt so much about copyright and its' importance and the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that children are completely aware of the ramifications of misuse. My knowledge is far from perfect, but now I am heading in the right direction. I would happily display the Copyright - general Overview page in which list of items are itemised, eg., artistic, literary, musical, dramatic works with films, sound recordings, broadcast and published editions being mentioned.

Now that I have signed in to Flickr I can experiment and play so more. Images already catologued will be beneficial to me. Wish I had seen the NASA collection when doing our Space unit last term. Never mind always the way. Must jot this down in my programme for next year. Christmas presents and photo gallery later I'll be the real professional. Roll on next module. Enjoyed this one.                                                                

Do you like the gallery of  "Scenery Photos" taken from Flickr. I know I can legally copy these - how great it that. Could even use these great shots for a creation lesson.

Still need to work out how to place them without them bouncing around.

I initially had them placed horizontally.