While visiting various websites concerning on how to use Flickr, I have come across many sites discussing and sharing ideas on how various subjects can be taught to students using Flickr.
One site in particular discussed how Flickr was used in a World History class. The History teacher would present images to students while the student would write an essay explaining what the images represent in relation to the subject.
In addition, the teacher would assign projects to the students where they would use the flickr site to post images and share pertaining to historical events. Using flickr as a collaboration tool for the students to share photos found.
In a High School setting, I can see how this software application can be used in a English Literature classroom. A teacher would setup a flickr work group and assign all the students their own account that can only be viewed by the students. This would provide the students with some form of security, making them feel comfortable with images that they may post. An assignment for the students could be for them to go out and find, within the flickr network, copyright free images that students could share as part of their group discussion.The discussion would generate great interest especially when you inform the students that they cannot use the same images. With each image being unique, you would be able to view a great abundance of images submitted by the students.
An example would be asking the students to find an image representing the love that Romeo and Juliet share. Have each student submit an image representing each Act listed in the love story. Finally, have each student defend the reason for the selection.
References:
AuCoin, P (2008), “Using flickr.com in the Classroom”, Teachers Network Retrieved 2/10/10 from http://www.teachersnetwork.org/NTNY/nychelp/technology/flickr.htm
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