I was unable to use mobaphoto as it only supports windows. To me this really highlights the need in e-learning to have software that is usable across all platforms as discussed in The Global imperative (2005). I then discovered that I was already manipulating photo size as a part of normal part of iPhoto export and preview process. The upload process itself to both my wiki and blog was very easy and I expect very junior primary school children could master it very quickly.
I had a good look at FLickr and the rules of the site and I found there to be more restrictions than I would have expected. More photos than I expected were restricted for download and at times you are asked to buy images. Flickr Zoo was a wonderful release into easily accessible photos and brought a rainbow into my day!
This aspect of internet use could actually be used as an introduction to the process of copyright on the web and the exploration and discussion of copyright in the classroom
This photo was one taken on Fraser by myself and adapted with befunky.
It was a wonderful website to use and very intuitive with a very broad range of techniques and styles that could be used if time permitted. I will definitely be returning to this website with some of my own photos soon.
IMAGES AND TEACHING.
There would almost be no limit to the ways in which we can use images in our day to day pedagogy and there is an enormous range of tools out there that can be used to create meaningful and engaging activities for our students.
This website suggests many ways that an image can be used in the classroom and the teaching environment. I have as yet not even begun to look at the many photo sites mentioned in the tutorial but will return to edit as I have time.
References
The Global Imperative (2005) the report of the 21st Century Literacy Summit. Retrieved from http://www.nmc.org/pdf/Global_Imperative.pdf
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