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What’s the deal with copyright photos?

Michael ChalkLeave a commentUncategorized

..or: “learning to love the Creative Commons license“. Photos can be so useful in class – images get people talking and writing, and can help to find common ground quickly. These days, teachers are expected to reference and cite every image, especially if used in an assessment task. However, photos on the internet are copyright the photographer – unless otherwise marked. Probably. To use an image legally, you either need to get permission from the photographer or author (if “All Rights Reserved”), or find an image that is licensed under Read More …

Have fun with photos at photofunia

Michael ChalkLeave a commentclassroom, Uncategorized

I found this terrific “photofunia” site via Vivian, one of the teachers at Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre. She uses the site for students when they first join a class there. The idea is that students upload a photo of themselves and do something fun with it, for example turn themselves into the Mona Lisa, or a design on top of a cappuccino. It’s kind of an ice-breaker, but people are also learning basic skills in web browsing and file management (upload, download files, remember where you saved it etc). Teachers Read More …

Have fun with photos at photofunia

Michael ChalkLeave a commentUncategorized

I found this “photofunia” site via Vivian, one of the teachers at Glenroy Neighbourhood Learning Centre. She uses the site for students when they first join a class there. The idea is that students upload a photo of themselves and do something fun with it, for example turn themselves into the Mona Lisa, or a design on top of a cappuccino. It’s kind of an ice-breaker, but people are also learning basic skills in web browsing and file management (upload, download files, remember where you saved it etc). At first, Read More …

Workshops coming up very soon (face-to-face)

Michael ChalkLeave a commentUncategorized

In November, we have 2 half-day workshops for anybody in the region. The sessions are face-to-face, held at the CAE (Flinders Lane, Melbourne) and free to attend. Both sessions will have opportunities for networking activities & discussion, as well as Q&A problem-solving. Bookings are needed however. (Please use the form below.) Day One:Thursday 15 November 1:00 – 4:00pmWorking with images and photos – examples: flickr, instagram ideas for using photos in class books & zines with Publisher optimising images Day Two: Tuesday 27 November 9:30am – 12:30pmExploring powerpoint and other slide-based presentation tools, for Read More …

Search flickr creative commons via “Compfight”

Michael Chalk2 CommentsUncategorized

i have no idea why they called the site “Compfight“, but it’s a terrific way to search flickr for photos that have a “creative commons” license. What creative commons usually means is that you can use the image freely, as long as you credit the original photographer, and pay attention to the specifics of the license (for example ‘no derivate works’, ‘no commercial use’ etc). Here’s a video screencast in which i show how to use compfight to find some really good images. Let me know in the comments how Read More …

Photos and slideshows on the web

Michael ChalkLeave a commentace, professional development

flickr is a terrific site for images. You can search other people’s work, comment on their photos, make contacts.. and share your own photography as well. Suggestion for your own learning: As you browse flickr, think about what makes it a successful site.. and post a reflection in your blog. Add a photo to illustrate. Read more about working with photos on the flexivet 23 Things wiki. Images add an extra dimension to the web, engaging your readers. A good blog post has: some kind of multimedia (eg image, video, Read More …

Photos and slideshows on the web

Michael ChalkLeave a commentUncategorized

flickr is a terrific site for images. You can search other people’s work, comment on their photos, make contacts.. and share your own photography as well. Suggestion for your own learning: As you browse flickr, think about what makes it a successful site.. and post a reflection in your blog. Add a photo to illustrate. Read more about working with photos on the flexivet 23 Things wiki. Images add an extra dimension to the web, engaging your readers. A good blog post has: some kind of multimedia (eg image, video, Read More …

Setting up an Intranet

Michael ChalkLeave a commente-learning, innovation

Over at Preston Reservoir ACE, we’re slowly setting up an intranet. Anyone on the site can set up their own “blog” (diary, or journal). This could be useful for reflective learning in the classroom: teachers could encourage students to post thoughts on their own learning progress. There’s so much going on in the world of learning- with- technology, that it would be great to involve the wonderful teachers at PRACE even more. I’m hoping this place will help us share our knowledge more effectively. We’re using moodle, the popular, open Read More …