Monday, July 20, 2009

Thing #5: Flickr


I found this picture at Flickr. It was uploaded by username Basykes.
Flickr is a great source to find pictures that are copyright-friendly, which also means classroom friendly. Teachers and students can use Flickr to find pictures they need for classroom projects without having to worry about copyright infringements. They will only need to remember to give credit to the picture's creator. Although many pictures do not include the creator's actual name, I would assume that using the creator's username will be sufficient.
One aspect about Flickr that really impressed me is the organization. Most pictures are tagged so that users can find them easily. Pictures are also clearly marked as to the conditions under which they can be used (personal, educational, or commercial uses). Finding the picture above was no challenge. I searched for "reading," and this was one of the first hits. Most pictures are just as easy to find, and there are lots of pictures to choose from. Teachers and students will have no problem using this site.

1 comment:

  1. cute picture..aren't people great to share such clever pictures so we can all enjoy them!

    yes, using the username in the creidts is ok...if you can copy it as a hot link tat's even bette!

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