Thing #8 continued

Thing #8 continued, a photo by lexibri on Flickr.

This is the second mashup I used...Puzzle maker. I really enjoyed playing with these mashups and 3rd party tools, more than I enjoyed Flickr by itself. These tools could be used in a classroom to make learning more fun by creating these puzzles and other tools. Every student likes the opportunity to do something more interactive than simple listening to the teacher speak, and it keeps them focused and paying attention. I would use these more in my personal life just to entertain myself and share my pictures in new and creative ways. I have no problem sharing photos online (I do it all the time on Facebook as I mentioned in thing 7). I have always loved experimenting with photo editing and I like making collages with my pictures. I actually have several that I made on the walls in my room. I like seeing images change from color to black and white to sepia, and other effects. Each brings something different to the picture without distorting the memories behind them. Ever since I got my digital camera a few years ago, taking pictures has become more or less a hobby of mine. I just love capturing moments in my life that I can look back on someday and share with my childrem (if I ever have any). I may use these tools to bring something new and exciting to my classroom, but for the most part I will use them for my own personal amusement.