Several resources where digital photos can be found on the Internet

Identify several resources where digital photos can be found on the Internet and used to create slide shows without actually requiring the user to shoot the digital photo.

According to Ching, Wang, Shih & Kedem (2006), integrating digital photos into a classroom would facilitate students' reflection on their classroom life and social world. Providing digital photos allows students to interact with their teachers and peers. Digital photos promote exploration and offers freedom for students to explore. Using digital photos improve students socially and personally in the classroom.

There are several resources where digital photos can be found on the Internet:

•  unsplash.com (Unsplash):

This website allows you to download high-resolution photographs.

•  google.com (LIFE):

You can find images that are free for personal, non-commercial use.

• flickr.com:

Images are now in public field and they can be reused.

•  picjubmo.com (Picjumbo):

You can find high-quality photos for your personal and commercial use.

• ·publicdomainarchive.com:

Photos are in public domain and neatly organized in categories.

• ·freeimages.com :

This is one of the biggest websites of free images and graphics that you can use for almost any desire.

References:

Ching, C. )., Wang, X. )., Shih, M. )., & Kedem, Y. ). (2006). Digital photography and journals in a kindergarten-first-grade classroom: Toward meaningful technology integration in early childhood education. Early Education And Development, 17(3), 347-371. doi:10.1207/s15566935eed1703_3

H. (n.d.). The Best Places to Find Free, High-Res Images for your Website. Retrieved October 16, 2016, from http://www.labnol.org/internet/find-free-images/24990/

Questions:

1/ Do you think using photos from several resources would help leaning process? how?

2/ How teachers can use digital photos in their classroom?

3/ How would you help students to navigate computers to use visual photos?