1. SITE 2008 Conference 1 Dr. Barbara K. McKenzie University of West Georgia Dr. Betül C. Özkan Arizona State University South Dr. Danilo M. Baylen University of West Georgia How are Photoblogs Integrated into the Curriculum?

2. SITE 2008 Conference 2 Introduction Photoblogs have existed for over a decade.  Popular across all ages and professions  Offers opportunities For self expression For sharing photos with others such as friends, family, and other professionals

3. SITE 2008 Conference 3 Needs  Digital camera  Internet  Editing software if possible  Interest in photography  Awareness of blogging providers  http://www.Flicker.com http://www.Flicker.com  http://ww.Fotolog.com http://ww.Fotolog.com

4. SITE 2008 Conference 4 Use of In a graduate photography course  MEDT 7466 Digital & 35 mm Photography offered Fall 2007  Flickr introduced – http://www.flickr.com http://www.flickr.com Digital photos were uploaded to this site instead of using WebCT Vista Photoblogging

5. SITE 2008 Conference 5 Flickr Rationale  Introduction to a Web 2.0 tool.  Flickr uploads quickly and it is free.  Instructor can provide examples of student assignments and model its use.  Easy access.  Can share photos with instructor, class members, family, and/or friends.  Free editing software at site.  Can create titles and narratives to go with photos.

6. SITE 2008 Conference 6 Flickr Uses Students encouraged to use of Flickr for individual digital projects and send URL to instructor for grading purposes  Projects: 1-35mm/B & W, 7 digital prints Introduction to Flickr  PPT with audio (impaticized), blogging web sites.  Asked to register with Flickr, take the tour, read the OL tutorial, and practice uploading photos.

7. SITE 2008 Conference 7 Photoblogging  Uses blog technology to publish pictures instead of words (Denleavy, 2006)  A web site that consists of two parts: Visual diary and photo gallery (Lee, 2005)  A blog that consists of photos (Hill, 2006)

8. SITE 2008 Conference 8 Uses of Photoblogs Literature Review ~ Photoblogs are used in MANY ways  Individual journals & photo entries of lives  Rural children from India sharing their life style  Chinese children showcasing their exhibit  Individuals showcasing their creativity From: www.kateluck.co.uk/photoblogwww.kateluck.co.uk/photoblog From: www.flickr.com/groups/hiziboy/www.flickr.com/groups/hiziboy/

9. SITE 2008 Conference 9 Uses Joining photoblogs in areas of interest to share photos and socialize  Travel – http://www.photobug.org http://www.photobug.org  Cats – http://www.whatagoodcat.com http://www.whatagoodcat.com  Sedona, Arizona -- http://www.wildnatureimages.com/ Sedona-Photos.htm http://www.wildnatureimages.com/ Sedona-Photos.htm

10. SITE 2008 Conference 10 Uses Visual blogs are used to communicate with others  Phone or PDA – http://www.moblog.com http://www.moblog.com  Video – http://www.vlog.com http://www.vlog.com  Sketches – http://www.sketchlog.com http://www.sketchlog.com  Portfolio of photos – http://www.photoblog.com http://www.photoblog.com As a hobby or craft

11. SITE 2008 Conference 11 Uses Teachers photo blog  To discuss issues and hot topics with colleagues Teacher’s First – http://www.teachersfirst.com http://www.teachersfirst.com  To share photography information with students for projects, etc. Digital photography Art Exhibitions From: www.digital-photography-school.comwww.digital-photography-school.com From: www.teachersfirst.comwww.teachersfirst.com

12. SITE 2008 Conference 12 Uses  To share important topics with students  Faculty use blogs to motivate student writing  For professional development http://www.photoblogs.org/ bookmarks/teacher/http://www.photoblogs.org/ bookmarks/teacher/  To display artistic talent of students http://www.photodude.com From: http://www.photodude.comhttp://www.photodude.com

13. SITE 2008 Conference 13 Advantages & Advantages  Feedback received  Photos were shared  A creative outlet  Worldwide connectivity  Motivational  Learn from others OL work Disadvantages  Viewing photos on Flickr may be addictive  Photographers may stress themselves posting photos frequently  Copyright infringements (Study by Denleavy, 2006 with 12 participants) Disadvantages

14. SITE 2008 Conference 14 Methodology Participants (23 graduate students)  22 students, 1 faculty member (20F, 3M)  Degree: 7 (M.Ed.), 15 (Ed.S.)  Majors: 16 (Media), 4 (Middle Grades), 1 (Early Childhood), 1 (Counseling & Educational Psychology), 1 (Secondary Education) Photoblogging activity added to course for first time  To provide more experience with Web 2.0 experiences, more social interaction with students, and quicker uploading time for photos

15. SITE 2008 Conference 15 Methodology To examine students’ experience with photo blogging 2 techniques were used  Students asked to visit Flickr, get a free account and respond to the question…What is the value of this web site to you and your students then post this to the BB in WebCT (2 pts extra credit)  Go to Flickr, take the OL tour, upload a digital photo and respond to 6 questions that are e-mailed to the instructor (3 pts extra credit)

16. SITE 2008 Conference 16 Methodology Questions 1.Have you used photo blogs before? 2.Have your students used photo blogs before? 3.How have you used photo blogs with your students? 4.How have your students used photo blogs? 5.What are the advantages of photo blogging to you and your students? 6.What are the limitations of photo blogs to you and your students?

17. SITE 2008 Conference 17 Analysis of the Data All responses copied and pasted into word documents for analysis by team Reports read and common themes extracted and quantified Part I – The Value of Flickr (N=13/56.5%) Results  All reported Flickr was of value.  Most frequently mentioned reasons ~ Sharing photos with friends, family and/or students (N=6)

18. SITE 2008 Conference 18 Value of Site was useful for a photography class (N=3) A place for student to upload photos (N=3) A place for student electronic portfolios (N=3) Photos could be uploaded easily (N=2) You can share and see photos of other photobloggers (N=2) Flickr Web site

19. SITE 2008 Conference 19 Part II Analysis Questions on school photoblogging (N=9 / 39.1%) Results  Most graduate students had not photo blogged  Most of the graduate students had not used photoblogs with their K-12 students  Those that did use photoblogs with students used them to Share photographs with others (N=5) Post projects and/or students work online (N=5) Post student activities during the day (N=3) Archive the school year with photos (N=2) Start discussions (N=2) Initiate a photography contest (N=2)

20. SITE 2008 Conference 20 Results K-12 students who photoblogged used it to  Communicate in Myspace.com (N=2)  Communicate in Facebook.com (N=1)  Share photos with a friend (N=1)  Share school projects (N=1) Advantages of photoblogs  Creative ways for students to develop, design, and share pictures with information (N=2)  Develop students’ photography, writing, proofreading, and publishing skills (N=2)  Reduces the cost of photos (N=2)

21. SITE 2008 Conference 21 Results  Schools do not permit photoblogging (N=7)  Content viewed by students may not be closely monitored (N=5)  Some sites may cost money to use (N=4)  Student photos must be on protected web sites (N=4) Disadvantages of photoblogs

22. SITE 2008 Conference 22 Conclusions  More than half of the students photoblogged when given the opportunity  Most graduate students had not photoblogged Had a positive experience their first time  Most teachers use photoblogs to share photographs and to post student projects  K-12 students use photoblogs to communicate socially  Advantages -- photoblogs provide creative photo & writing opportunities for students, reduce photo costs  Limitations -- schools don’t support photoblogging

23. SITE 2008 Conference 23 Implications for We must understand the use and integration of blogs/photoblogs and model their effective use  Includes advanced planning and caution to keep children safe Blogging and photoblogging should be included in all pre-service and in- service classes  Increase students’ awareness of Web 2.0 communication technologies so they interact with multiple audiences and the new technologies. Teacher Educators

24. SITE 2008 Conference 24 How are Photoblogs Integrated into the Curriculum Dr. Barbara K. McKenzie ~ bmckenzi@westga.edu bmckenzi@westga.edu Dr. Betül C. Özkan ~ bcozkan@email.arizona.edu bcozkan@email.arizona.edu Dr. Danilo M. Baylen ~ dbaylen@westga.edu dbaylen@westga.edu