Thing #7

I love to take pictures, so I really like experimenting with Flickr.  I use the app Instagram for the Iphone on a regular basis.  Instagram is kind of like Twitter, but without the words.  People follow you because of your pictures,and they can comment on or "like" your pictures. Using Flickr in a classroom is a really nice idea.  When doing a project, I can have the students take pictures of their progress and post it to their Flickr account.  Instead of counting that towards the final grade of the project, I can use it as a little extra credit.  It can also be used to lead other students who are having a difficult time with the project into the right direction that they need to be headed in.  I think that it is not wise for students, or anyone at that matter, to have pictures of themselves or their children for the public to see.  The picture that I have right here are public on Flickr, however you can not see my face or my sons face.  Therefor I find it okay to post these.  If you plan to post something that shows who you are, it is better to post them private and only allow users that you know to see your photos.  I really like Flickr, and really just any photo tool.  I think it s a nice way to share things about yourself without actually using words.  I plan to continue using Flickr even after this course.

Picture 1.  This is my Uncle Timmy's Harley.  He was one of the five that passed away with the BWC accident in their RV.  My cousin Tyler, Timmy's oldest son, now has his bike.  Note: for those of you who heard about it, Timmy was the one with the pregnant daughter, Logan 21.  Tyler 20, and Colby 11.  Logan, my cousin, had her baby boy three days before my birthday. :)  Healthy baby Knox was born January 10, 2012.  Uncle Timmy would be so proud!

Picture 2.  These are roses that my fiance (my sons father) had sitting in the middle of the floor with a card for me to see on day when I got home from work.  There was no reason behind it, except just to show he loves me.  I love him, and my roses!

Picture 3.  This Biloxi Beach in Mississippi.  I was born there, but moved here to Clarksville when I was two.  I took this picture on my Iphone when we went down there for Thanksgiving this past year, 2011.

Picture 4.  My son and I looking out to the Gulf.  He loved the beach!  Also taken when we went down there for Thanksgiving.