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Using Flickr as an online classroom - Case study

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Reviewed:: Mar 15, 2017 by Instructional Design and Technology

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Overview:: This Learning to Teach Online http://bit.ly/d18ac5 case study aims to give you a basic understanding of the website http://flickr.com, by explaining how Lynette Zeeng from Swinburne University of Technology used it to teach photography in a blended (face-to-face and online) class. It discusses the benefits of using an online community for submitting, organizing and giving feedback on images, and the impact on student learning. Key issues surrounding pedagogic planning and teaching with Flickr that were encountered in this context of the case study will also be examined, highlighting the benefits and potential issues of adopting this approach.
Type of Material:: A video, Workshop and Training Material
Recommended Uses:: The material can be used in-class, for homework, as a team, for teaching, and for professionals
Technical Requirements:: A fast internet connection and a web browser capable of playing videos smoothly.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: The purpose of the study and tutorial is to give an overview of Flicker and to inform the user on the users of Flicker as an educational tool. The technical glossary is very helpful for students.
Target Student Population:: The target population is: Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Basic understanding how image resolution works; the different file types and printer vs. computer display.

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Strengths:: An innovative look at how to use Flicker as an educational tool.
Concerns:: None

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:: The video case study discusses the benefits of using an online community for submitting, organising and giving feedback on images, and the impact on student learning. Key issues surrounding pedagogic planning and teaching with Flickr that were encountered in this context of the case study will are examined, highlighting the benefits and potential issues of adopting this approach.
Concerns:: None.

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Strengths:: The content is offered in easy to understand video format with examples of how to engage the students. It would be interesting to compare teaching with Flickr to teaching with Pinterest.
Concerns:: Proficiency in loading and managing images on Flickr.

Other Issues and Comments:: Flickr is a very useful tool for teaching-and the instructor takes time to speak about Creative Commons-this is a KEY point.
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