Week 3, #6

Flickr Fun - I have looked at the various Flickr sites, toys, and other possible applications using Flickr and have thought about student projects that could utilize these tools. For example, an entire travel unit could be created using the mappr application in a history, geography, and/or ESL class. Students could map out a trade route, an exploration route, or a vacation route for themselves, and create a travel diary or journal to go along with the visuals.

The Montagr application also has much potential for student projects. Instead of the conventional book report, students could use this tool to create a book cover which could be used for a book talk for their classes. In addition, the Montagr application can be used by the student(s) acting as illustrator in Literature Circles.

The only drawback I see in using the above applications is the amount of time it would take to train myself, the classroom teachers, and the students to use them. However, many students might already be familiar with these tools.