Flickr+Fun

=Welcome to flickr Fun!=

[|flickr.com]
toc Flickr is a web-based photo storage site that has endless possibilities of use within the classroom. To enjoy all the benefits of flickr it is a good idea to create your own account. But many things can be done without an account.

Have a look at some of the links below to get started.

**Flickr Basics**
[|What is flickr?] - Flickr Tour [|Setting up a flickr account](Leathteach) - PDF on how to set up a flickr account with images [|Tips for flickr beginners] (Lifehacker) [|Uploading to flickr] (Indezine) [|Flickr FAQ] [|What is a Tag?] - Photos on flickr have tags to help you and other locate them. A tag is a keyword.

**How Can I Use flickr?**

 * How can I use flickr in my classroom?**

Oral Language starters Written Language starters - 5 frame storytelling, create a story, what happened before/after/next... Visual Language - composition, elements of visual language The Arts - composition/photography, Student Work - compare to [|students work] from overseas Reflection and critiqueing - Post to flickr to gain comments from others Roll over notes - to teach specific elements in all areas e.g. [|Parts of a book] Professional Development - [|Classroom displays], groups

**flickr In The Class**
[|Creative Commons License] [|5 Frame Storytelling] [|5 Frame Storytelling For Kids] [|The World Through My Eyes] [|Creative Students Work] [|Classroom Displays Group]

flickr Mashups
[|Spell With Flickr] - Spell words using flickr letter images. [|Bubblr] - Create comic strips and add speech bubbles [|Poster]- Create your own movie posters [|Bookr] - Create your own book using images from flickr. Search for relevant pics using a tag search.