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วันอังคารที่ 14 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2553

My reflection

The first thing I need to say " Thank you everyone about this time learning,especially Jing and Leigh ."
This is my first time I learned by using blog ,The first thing I learned about the responsibility to keep the blog up to date , because if the blog not up to date ,it'll not interesting for the audiences .I'm very thank you Leigh very much,she help and warning me about blog update so I learned from this case "please up to date your blog"
The next I learned from the others blog about the "differentiation of blog" This time learning I will thank you miss Wilairat ,Because her blog is so differentiate and observable.She chainned many situations with one main point "wikis" .when I read her blog I feel I read the fantastic fairy tales .I saw many people like it,it's so fantastic. This case I learned "Differentiate or die"
I learned about the relation between users ,if we have nice relation they will commented more than one opinion So if we need to make our own blogs more interesting we will need to interest the others blog first .It's like everyday we collecting the coin.In fact if Jing and Leigh not order everyone to comment the others we will see the real situations and try to make own blog more popular and interesting.
Lastly ,I need to Thank you my colleagues Ms. Wilairat and Ms. Benjamas who teach me about how to think and create the interesting blog . Every sharing,every posting Ithank you everyone. I hope we'll have time to attend the next together.
Thank you
Paponpat Siribunsopon

วันศุกร์ที่ 3 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2553

Lastly with Flickr

This time I will let you see a model from teacher who use flickr in the classroom

Using flickr.com in the Classroom
Pamela AuCoin

Thankfully, the days of tediously cutting out pages from magazines and newspapers are over. Google and Yahoo image searches, as well as flickr, have rich databases of photographs, illustrations, and other images with the click of your mouse.

My favorite photosharing database is flickr (flickr.com). Any one can share their own work. It is also a place to view and download pictures in the "creative commons." Students can upload their own original and/or found work from google image searches.

If you want to use flickr in the classroom, I recommend you create your own class account. This makes it easy for you and your students to access their work. It will also give you the option of keeping your work private. This will alleviate parental concerns about cyber-exposure.

Here’s an example of how I use flickr in my classroom: I had students search for images for a Soviet propaganda project. They were able to find some images on flickr, but not as many as they would have liked. I instructed them to do Google image searches and then upload their work onto our flickr group page.

Flickr is not only a great place to find images, it invites student collaboration and participation. Students can embed comments on the image itself. This is where the students do some real analysis--they can add text in the image, using either the notes or description features.

For my "Propaganda during the Russian Revolution" project, students had to analyze how the propagandists used color and slogans to get their messages across. For example, some wrote about how the Bolshevik workers looked strong and handsome, whereas the capitalists looked fat and lazy. For another activity, students created dialogues for the characters, making it even more interactive.

I spoke with some of my colleagues and they shared how flickr could work in their subject area. Math teacher John Campanella mentioned how an image, such as a four leaf clover, could be used to teach symmetry. Chemistry teacher Tom Cork mentioned using images to illustrate how polar compounds dissolve into other polar compounds. As a homework assignment, students could analyze images of a man and a woman on a date and to write about how this photo explains the concept.

The steps:

1. Get a flickr account and create your own class page.

2. Instruct students to get their own flickr accounts. Get your students' flickr email addresses, and send their invitations to join your site. I keep my page private, to keep outsiders away. Students will then get their own accounts, and accept the invitation.

3. Begin by uploading pictures on your flickr group page. Once you model this skill to the students, they usually catch on very quickly. Show them how to embed comments. Once they click to enlarge an image, they can click on the "add note" tab. Then write your sample comment. Model how to embed comments.

4. Give them specific guidelines for commenting. I tell them to brainstorm ideas in their groups first, so only the best ideas get embedded on the pictures. Once they’ve done this they can type them in. Some sample comments: "Red is the dominant color in the poster, which represents communism," or "Notice how the farm looks like a fairy tale. The bright colors make collectivism look utopian."

5. Project sharing: I like to have different groups share their work. Students can view other group work and add comments in the box below. I like them to add their own ideas, if they think there are any key points that have been left out.

6. Connecting to the content: Students should relate their work to the content. They should understand that propaganda was a tool for the Bolsheviks to gain mass support and encourage them to keep fighting against the "evil" bourgeoisie.

Before using flickr in the classroom

Things You'll Need:

Flickr account
Computer, or computer lab classroom
Projector and screen
Digital camera, optional

Create a Flickr account. To use Flickr interactively in the classroom, you and participating students will need to create a free user account. If you intend to upload photos, you can also create groups and select who will have access to these photos. Take your students' privacy and other rules in your district into consideration.
Prepare classroom and reserve resources. If you are planning to use Flickr during a teaching presentation in your classroom, you will need a computer with Internet access, as well as a projector and screen so that students can view a larger version. Depending on your school's technology resources, your classroom may already be fitted for this or you may have to request use of this equipment in advance. If you are planning to use Flickr for an assignment or activity, students will need access to computers.
Develop lessons and activities using Flickr. For creative writing exercises, choose photos on Flickr and have students select one to use as a writing prompt. For photo journalism projects, have students photograph people or places in the community and write captions. In a history or language class, use the Flickr map feature to allow students to view photos in specific geographical locations and discuss. For vocabulary lessons, have students work in groups to take pictures that define the week's vocabulary words; then edit them to add definitions and upload to Flickr for the class to use as a study guide.
Use the Commons. Flickr's Commons started in 2008, in cooperation with the Library of Congress, with the goal of increasing access to publicly-held photos, as well as provide a way for the general public to contribute knowledge. The collection features hidden treasures in the world's public photography archives and participating institutions include NASA, Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institute. This selection of historical photos presents a valuable resource for teachers. Access these photos for use in lectures, handouts and presentations. These photos can also be used in activities and teach students about laws surrounding the Creative Commons License.
Share your work. Not only can Flickr be used in assignments, but it can also be used to showcase student work. Take pictures of classroom activities, projects and creations to share with other educators, classes or parents. Flickr can also be incorporated into classroom blogs and create slide shows. Tag your photos in Flickr with identifiers such as "Flickr in the Classroom" so other educators can find them.