Thing 8 - Share Your Creations

As I don't own a digital camera, I am at a distinct disadvantage with all of these pic exercises. I spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out why my mosaic wasn't working. Finally, I tried "re-permissioning" the pics on Flickr to "public". That worked. I didn't figure out how to animate the photos though... maybe I needed to use another tool.

I think this could be handy for the students doing the yearbook. We have a class on media influences and the students might find this a unique addition to enhance their assignments.

On a personal note, I am struggling to find motivation to do these Things, as each one is really about 10, and it is getting quite overwhelming. But... I will try to forge ahead!

Thing 6 - Photosharing and Editing

Very Funny... I went to Image Chef and did some playing around with the different templates. Then I clicked on the Create Your Own Layouts link. I got a message that said "Someone has a crush on you". Don't I wish!!! :) :)

I can see many ways that all of these image generators would be fun in the library. We've come a LONG way from Print Shop! I'm not sure how we could print banners - but if I have time down the road, and would like a banner, I will be sure to check it out!

Thing 5 - Photosharing and Editing

Flickr Fun was quick and easy thanks to the post from Charmed One. Finally, a Thing that took me less than an hour! I can imagine that if I had lots of digital images, I could spend a LOT of time playing with all of these options. I think Spell With Flickr would be fun for making interesting poster for the library promoting upcoming events or new book releases! Fun!

Thing 4 - Photosharing and Editing

Flickr could be a wonderful way to keep backups of your photos, or sharing them with others. It is quite easy to upload the files. I think I should have created new accounts on Google and Yahoo though - for all of these Things.

I'm not sure I trust putting anything too personal on the account, though. Yes, I can imagine that this site would be wonderful to share pics of a new baby, etc., with family and friends. But how do we REALLY know if someone else doesn't have access to our account? The Flickr server has to know our password, or it wouldn't let us in. What if someone hacks into their server? Or someone captures our password online? OK... I sound like a Conspiracy Therorist... I just have a bit of trouble with all of the privacy that we are throwing to the wind in the name of "social networking". When thieves can swipe a card into a gas pump, and learn private data about the person who just paid by credit card, it scares me. Identity theft is a big issue right now, and yet, we think nothing of posting personal information online.

I do think it would be a good way for teachers to post pictures for teaching topics - especially as creative writing prompts. So, I guess I like Flickr for educational uses, but don't know if I would use it personally. I just really don't want to give up my 35 mm film camera, and kodak paper! Which is why my Flickr pic comes from my computer camera. I don't own a digital camera (yet).

The Book Thief

The Book Thief
Originally uploaded by WhiteJeepWrangler

This is my first pic on Flickr