Flickr would be a great tool to use in the classroom in many ways. Firstly, flickr can be used for Talking and Listening activities. For example infants students would be able to upload photos from places they go on the weekend or things they do with their family. School friends would be able to comment and discuss the photos. Also - i know from teaching Year Six this year students dont hand design and make tasks in on time, then suggest that they make it at home and take photos of it - they could not only pot their photos on Blogger, but they could use Flickr.
However - after investigating the copyright issues and the mention of CyberSafety issues that are in the media at the moment - with every child having their own individual account I would have to wonder what bullying issues could arise?
Also as teachers we have a responsibility to ensure the students are protected at every cost - students need to be aware of what they are putting on the internet - photos of themselves, family etc - advertising that they are going away or have just come back and recording every detail of their lives.
This is always going to be an issue, but then we have to question where do we draw the line when students are accessing these things at home - out of school hours....... The list could go on and on and on........
Always lots to think about!!! :/
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