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=**(2) Too Cool Web Tools... And They're FREE!**=

"Everyone needs help with the new system!"**
 * But first, a little fun...

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Thanks to Kyle Schumacher for sending along this video.

I. Flickr - An online photo gallery with thousands of photos that you can download for FREE!
• Either enter a topic in the FIND A PHOTO OF... box and click GO, or • Click on EXPLORE FLICKR. While you are there sure to check out the WORLD MAP. You will find the link under the heading **Other Places To Explore**. One the map comes up, use the LITTLE HAND ICON as your locater and double click on a location on the map. Keep positioning the LITTLE HAND ICON and double clicking on a location to get the map closer and closer... When you see a number in a pinky/purple bubble at the destiination you want, click on it to view the photos. • When you find a photo you would like to use, hold down the CONTROL key and click on the picture. • An option box will come up, choose SAVE IMAGE AS. Name the photo and save it to your DESKTOP. **It is important to keep the .jpg extension.**
 * 1. First, stop by [|www.flickr.com].**

• The directions are easy to follow...
 * 2. To upload your own photos, go [|www.flickr.com] and set up an account.**

For a great tutorial, I highly recommend: • Jeff Utecht's [|Getting To Know Flickr]

Here is Jeff's introduction: //"Flickr.com is a social photo sharing site. Each user gets 20mb of free uploads a month, with a public and secure side to the site. Teachers can decide just how much privacy they need. One can password protect a site so only parents can view pictures, or share them with a world audience. An easy interface and plenty of options makes Flickr.com a leading site in social photo sharing.//"

For a step-by-step introduction to Flickr.com, you might like to view the following video:

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FYI - This particular video appears to be an in-house video for a group from the Paradox Church. Though it is directed to these staff members, it is still a very beneficial introduction to Flickr.com.

Del.icio.us - An online bookmark application which allows you to access your bookmarks via any computer!

 * 1. Go to http://del.icio.us and set up an account.**

Suggestion... If you don't already have it, [|get the Firefox web browser]. Upgrade to the 2.0 version if necessary.


 * 2. Install the [|del.icio.us bookmarks addon] for Firefox.**

After you install the "bookmarks addon," you will notice two new buttons, just to the right of your HOME button.



This button will take you to your del.icio.us page

This button will add a website to your del.icio.us page


 * 3. Now go out and TAG some websites!** When you find a website that you would like to add to your del.icio.us bookmarks, all you need to do (once you see the two new buttons) is click on the TAG button when you are on the site. Then a window will appear where you can add comments and tags which are specific to your del.icio.us account. Click SAVE.


 * 4. In a little while, go back to [|del.icio.us].** The main page shows you what is popular at the moment.


 * 5. Click YOUR BOOKMARKS in the upper left.** Get familiar with the editing capabilities and your TAG list.


 * 6. Now click on YOUR NETWORK in the upper left.** Your network is probably empty.


 * 7. Go ahead and add me to your network.** Enter fredkoch and click "add" in the upper right.

For further information on del.icio.us, I recommend: • [|John Pederson's Del.icio.us Guide for Educators] • [|Jeff Utecht's Using Social Bookmarking and Del.icio.us]