Thing 8

Mashup time

I made this puzzle with Jigsaw and linked it to my Flickr account. This was by far the most simple thing I have EVER created. I simply linked my account, chose the photo, and let Jigsaw do the rest. But I love taking credit for the results. This is another photo from our Gatlinburg vacation.

I can see how a variety of Flickr mashups can be helpful in the classroom. The Spell with Flickr app could be great for adding some fun to traditional spelling and vocabulary lists. How much fun would the kids have creating their spelling lists with that app? Pictures can be used in any content area. All of these apps allow a teacher to enhance those visual images in a way that the students can be involved in the interactive process. They allow the students to have a new perspective on an old concept.

How do I feel about sharing photos online? I think it is a great idea, but we must be careful. Of course not all people use the Internet in the most helpful or beneficial way. This is why we as educators we must extra cautious to ensure the safety of our students. We must choose our images carefully and take precautions to make sure that we don't put our students at risk to corruption of the mind or other things.