As a Spanish teacher, Flickr provides me with the opportunity to bring my students closer to a world which they hope to one day enter. Typing in keywords such as Machu Pichu, Barcelona, or Ecuador allows them to see faces similar to theirs exploring lands that they can barely imagine. While the photos provide great images, the comments are even more important. Posters respond to the pictures in both English and Spanish. Such comments allow students to interact with authentic Spanish in an effort to develop their fluency.
The obvious constraints that I would face in using Flickr for classroom activities is my limited access to technology during class. I have zero access to the computer lab and the mobile labs often do not work properly. As the district's access to technology improves, students will be able to utilize IPods or phones (I hope!) to access sites like Flickr.
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