Picture yourself on a boat on a river (then post it with a digital photo sharing site and share it with everyone you know)

There are many websites out there that offer image sharing. It is is amazing how many imagess are available for our students (Also I think it is kind of scary) but using picture sharing sites can be very powerful for all students. It can be especially valuable for students with disabilities. Often when I find myself teaching an abstract concept I find myself searching for images that can help make that idea or concept more concrete. Also teachers can use these  Below are some picture sharing services and some ideas of how to use them.

flickr.com -  flickr is a an online photo sharing gallery. Students can upload and post pictures to help illustrate a concept they are learning. Teachers can create accounts and keep photos used in the classroom private.  Flickr can also be used to teach students about fair use and creative commons (All pictures in this blog are creative commons) Pictures can be used for story starters, creative writing, and  making abstract ideas more concrete.

photobucket.com -    photobucket is  an online photo sharing gallery. Students can upload and post pictures. Teachers can create accounts and keep photos private.  Flickr can also be used to teach students about fair use and creative commons (All pictures in this blog are creative commons) Pictures can be used for story starters, creative writing, making abstract ideas more concrete.

Picasa.com  -  Picasa  is google's version of sharing and hosting pictures.  online photo sharing gallery. Students can upload and post pictures. Teachers can create accounts and keep photos private.  Flickr can also be used to teach students about fair use and creative commons (All pictures in this blog are creative commons) Pictures can be used for story starters, creative writing, making abstract ideas more concrete.