As I mentioned a few posts back, it is essential that teachers become comfortable and knowledgeable with these webtools before asking our students to do so. And the author restated the same on page 102 "take the time to become familiar with the potential and the risks of (Flickr) before you bring it into your classroom..and reading the next few pages it does appear as if Flickr is the site most protected with built in safeguards and appropriateness...I still have concerns that something may get past and pose some potential harm...especially with photos of students.....(is that just me being me ; the worrying type?)...But the potential usage in the classroom to create outstanding visuals and presentations using photography and video may well be worth the worry.....the creative aspect of using Flickr in the classroom has some amazing possibilities....so Flicker and Flip away! Learning is becoming a living, breathing techocolor amazing thing!!
The technical aspects of reading these chapters has me somewhat dazed...but I do realize that this course is just an introduction and I am not expected to become an expert overnight....I am looking forward to just taking the book along with my computer and playing the day away!!!
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