A Flickr of Imagination…
6-A-1 Flickr PossibilitiesAs I scanned through the images on Flickr, I was struck by the variety of stunning photos. I think I would us the images to awaken enthusiasm for my lessons. This could be a single image posted to spark interest. It could be one picture with a loose connection to the objective for the day, and the assignment for the students would be to make a connection to the content. This would be a great way to start a lesson for visual and abstract learners. Additionally, a collection of teacher selected images could be used to focus the attention. By selecting more directed and topic specific photos, I could focus students on a specific aspect of the lesson using multiple images. Visual learners would relish in the vibrant photos on Flickr.
One image that stood out for me, is the picture of the lunch menu at a sushi restaurant. The specials board lists The Hillary Roll , The Obama Roll, and The McCain Roll. This would be a fun and interesting way to begin talking about the presidential primary in Pennsylvania. As April 22nd approaches, we will be starting political parties and the political campaigns in my classes (good timing, heh). I, also appreciated the variety of politically oriented pictures on Flickr.
lisatozzi (2008, March 8). more sushi and politics, lisatozzi’s photostream. Retrieved April 10, 2008, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisatozzi/2318049835/
