Flickr

What is Flickr?

Flickr is a website that allows to to upload and share your images with other people. People can edit and organise their pictures on this site as well as exploring other members photos.

How can I use Flickr in the classroom?

Flickr could be used in the classroom as a great resource for students. This site provides a wide range of different images that are able to be used by all. Flickr can also be used as an editing tool, which would allow students to manipulate and change their own images to create a specific meaning. This promotes students to make their own choices for their images and what they would like them to represent. This relates to the Engagement Theory as it promotes students choices and student control. (Keirley & Schneiderman, 1999)
I believe their are many sites available on the web like this site, but this tool is very user friendly and easy to grasp. I do not believe that this site would have enormous effect on a students learning, but it is a great way for students to learn how to organise and manage their images in an orderly way.

Kearsley, G. & Shneiderman, B. (1999). Engagement Theory: A framework for technology-based teaching and learning. Retrieved August 4, 2009. from: http://home.sprynet.com/~gkearsley/engage.htm