The use of Flickr imagery enables teachers to design lessons that promote and build visual literacy skills in students. A wide variety of applications to learning exist by using Flickr photography, from using single photographs as writing prompts to using multiple image sets in digital storytelling projects. Other applications of Flickr include using Flickr to create virtual field trips and as a source of imagery to improve student presentations.
Flickr’s use in education settings does have some considerations to review. The Flickr site allwos users to upload any and all types of imagery. Some of this may not be appropriate in the classroom. Caution should be used when searching specific topics and a discussion with students about what should take place when inappropriate imagery is located should be done prior to use. As always, the use of Flickr, or any other resource like this, should be balanced against the climate and culture of the school or school district.
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Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928. She grew up in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. She is an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her autobiographical books: All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes (1986), The Heart of a Woman (1981), Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (1976), Gather Together in My Name (1974), and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), which was nominated for the National Book Award.
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Excellent thoughts Catherine.
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