Thing 8 (spell with flicker)

Use the tools designed to fulfill Flicker's potential.






The MashUp you see above took me about 5 seconds to create, 20 seconds to apply to my blog, and will last a life time. I used Spell with Flicker.

This tool is useful in so many ways. I envision a very exciting idea... Allow your class to pick one of their favorite words/phrases from one of the books that have been read in class. With this flicker tool, let the class, in small groups, make their own mash up and then share it with the class as a whole. They will be teaching the class! It's almost a free day for you as a teacher. You are still teaching, but you are allowing the students to search for the ideas that get them excited. With that in mind, let me give you a short description of how this tool works.

You spell the word, the program picks the letters for you, and then you can choose from many different letters that are on the flicker site!

That's all there is to it. Chances are, your students will prove to be more creative with their word and letter selection than you are. Don't be offended. They are young and have a world of artistic creation in their developing brains.

Mind you, this is not the only tool that you can use for Flicker. Many different tools have been created to help you produce astounding images of your own. You can make mash ups with words, collages, and even puzzles! Don't feel restricted. If you do feel restricted, Flicker actually encourages you to write new sites for them to use pictures and resources in new and fascinating ways.

Jump on some of these tools to better your Blog!!!

Design
Color matching photos
Mosaic Maker

The options are endless, and the creative aspect only enhances your work in the digital world. Have fun, and create away with others' creations...