Flickr allows users to upload and also obtain images easily and legally, as all images are clearly labelled with their copyright terms. This is increasingly important in education and more and more resources are coming from the World Wide Web. As educators, it is important we set an example of the ethical and correct legal behaviour when dealing with internet content. I was disappointed so many of the images were copyrighted, however their is an exhaustive amount of images which aren't - it is simply a matter of scrolling through, much the same as using Google Images.
Speaking of Google Images, has everyone seen the new Google Images!!! It is fantastic and so easy to use, however most images are most likely on their illegally so we must ensure we are acknowledging our sources.
Images are something I would use every single time without doubt when using the internet to help my students learn. Graphic aids help students to develop and synthesis the information they are receiving and really enhance the students learning - especially for the visual learners.
I remember from high school art, learning that if an image is altered more than 70% you can legally call it you own. I'm not sure if this is still the current legislation, however Picnik as a free image manipulating program was fantastic. Programs such as PhotoShop can be very expensive and difficult to use without having lessons or prior expert knowledge.
Picnik was simple and allowed me to make a very wide variety of changes to the image I had uploaded. I would definitely use Picnik in the classroom if wanting to manipulate a picture to look a certain way. For example, blurring and distorting the image if teaching students about drugs and alcohol awareness. The above pictures are a before and after experiment I did with the Picnik program.
Please note the original flower picture was sourced from Google Images.
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