Getting+More+with+Flickr

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SESSION TITLE - Getting More with Flickr

SETTING THE STAGE //(To be reviewed before the session begins.)//

Session Overview //In this session, participants will learn tips and tricks in Flickr.//

Focusing Questions //How can I categorize my pictures in Flickr?// //How can I add little notes to the photos that I have chosen?// //How can I add a comment to a picture?// //How can I create a discussion group for my students using Flickr?//

Materials The following materials are used in this session: -Laptops -Projector -SmartBoard - Optional

Resources The following resources are used in this session. [|www.flickr.com] http://www.flickr.com/help/groups/

INSTRUCTION //(Typically lasts about 20% of session.)//

Framing the Session Give participants an introduction and purpose/reason why you are teaching this session: //“In our last session, we were introduced to Flickr. We also created our own accounts, learned to navigate the site and learned how to upload pictures.// //Today we are going learn more about the power of Flickr, we will learn how to organize our pictures, how to create little notes, how to comment on a picture and how to create groups.//

Teaching Demonstrate for participants: //1)// How to comment on a picture. Type in the search field “sea turtles” and click search. Select the picture that you want and double click on it. You can make a comment about the picture and it will be forwarded to the owner. 1) How to create notes for each picture. Double click on one of your photos. A menu will appear about the picture. Click on Add a Note. A dialogue box will appear where you can type in a note about the picture. Click on save once you’re done. The note will appear when you roll over the area with the mouse. 2) How to organize a set of pictures. Click on Organize in the menu. You can categorize your pictures in sets. Click on the Set tab. Click on Create a New Set and name it. For example: Flowers. Drag the pictures into the box that you want included in the set. Click on Save when you’re done. 3) How to create a group. Click on Group in the menu bar. Click on Create Your Own Group. Choose Public by Invitation. Give your group a name. You can add pictures to your group and begin discussions. Select a photo and click Add to Group Pool. The photo will be added to group pool. You can begin a discussion in your group by posting your comment. Because there are so many teaching points, it is best to have the participants follow along while I demonstrate each tip.

Guided Practice Guide participants through the process of: //“Now it is your turn to try it.”//

WORK TIME //(Typically lasts about 60–70% of session.)//

Getting Started Tell participants what they will be doing during their work time, and how much time they have: //“Take the next 30 minutes to comment on a picture, to organize and create sets for your pictures. You can then create a group. We will then come back together and share your sets and join each other’s groups.//

Participant Activity Participants will... __Step 1__ Search for a photo and add a comment __Step 2__ Add a note to your photos. Perhaps you may want your students to take note of a specific feature in a photo. __Step 3__ Organize your photos into sets. __Step 4__ Create a group and begin a discussion based on one of your photos.

Facilitator Conferring Circulate around the room and confer with participants.

Take note of particularly good examples of work that can be presented during the Share.

SHARE //(Typically lasts about 10–20% of session.)//

Share Ask selected participants to share particularly good examples of their work. Lead a discussion about how this work addresses the focusing questions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Author: Winnie Bracco Email: WBracco@schools.nyc.gov School/Employer: NYCDOE Title: Instructional Technology Specialist those who contributed to the creation of this session.