Photo courtesy off flickr.
Getting a specific photo is sometimes difficult, for example; an old war photo. Flickr.com make this task a lot easier. When looking for pictures with the option of using them during a class activity, or presentation, just go to 'the commons'. The photo's in the commons have no copyright requirements attached, although a sight reference is always a common courtesy.
To re=size the photo to optimum web page size, just go to mobaphoto.com. After downloading the free program, it is relatively easy to reduce photo mega bite size, while retaining the quality.
Using pictures in the classroom can entail: spot the hazard picture competitions, assembly instructions, Safe operating procedure pictures, wiki presentations, power point presentations, and blogs etc.
As a picture is stated to say a thousand words, and students may be visual learners, it is important to include visual components in class activities, as well as auditory and kinesthetic. Workshop tasks may include designing an invention, suggest its use, and assembly procedure by using a step by step pictorial.
Students may also elect to publish, or journal entry their creations over the term. This will give them a visual display of what was accomplished, skill level improvement, and a point of contact for students' friends, family etc, to see their work or craftsmanship.
This photo courtesy of flickr
Gary, Since engaging with the English Curriculum and Pedagogy course we have studied visual literacy. It is so important to have visuals not only for visual learners, but for everyone. Visuals catch attention, how fabulous your site looks with these photos. Have you considered colour. I must now go and make sure my site has photos. Bye Gema
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