Introduction to Photo Blogs

MEDT 7466

By Kathi L. Vanderbilt

Welcome to digital photography• What is a photoblog?

• What are some examples of photoblogs?

• How do different photoblogs compare to one another?

• What do I need to know about photo blogs to be successful in MEDT 7466?

Photoblogs

• A photoblog is a Web based tool used to store and share digital photos

• Must have a Web browser & Internet connection

• Photos can be uploaded and organized into collections and sets

Photoblogs

• Blogs are text oriented while photoblogs focus on visual images

• Features will vary such as the ability to search through titles and tags to help locate specific photos

Photoblogs

• The photoblog owner manages sharing – Private or public

• Provide copyright information to viewers

• Many photoblogs offer free hosting and/or paid subscriptions

Photoblogs• Options vary– Add titles – Add tags that describe photos and aid in

searching and locating images – tags are like keywords

– Add geotags that pinpoint the location on a map where the photo was created

– Comments can be added by viewers

Photoblogs

• Photo sharing site examples– Flickr– Photobucket– Shutterfly– Smugmug– Snapfish

Photoblogs

• Comparison of photoblogs available on Wikpedia

• Introduction to photo sharing by JISC Media– Section 4 describes a variety of photo

sharing sites

Educational Uses of Photoblogs• Posting student work

• Comment and critique photos

• Writing prompts or story starters

• Build portfolios

• Document experiments

• Illustrate vocabulary words or teach languages

Success in MEDT 7466

• Set up a Flickr photoblog

• Create a Pro account – cost is $24.95– Extra features such as unlimited uploads– Unlimited bandwidth– Ad free browsing

To Learn List

• Learn how to:– Upload and organize images– Add titles and tags (keywords)– Add comments on photos– Find the specific URL for the photos for

your assignments

Titles & Tags

• Each photo for MEDT 7466 should have:

• A title

• Three descriptive tags

• Creativity is encouraged

• Correct spelling is a must

Titles & Tags• Examples– Possible titles• Goose Steppin’

• What’s the Hurry?

• Get Goin’ Brother

– Tags• Canadian Geese, Geese, Birds, Wildlife

Titles & Tags• More about tagging– Tags & Folksonomies – site discusses tags in

general and what they are used for– Folksonomy – organizational classification

system– Tag Galaxy – excellent site to view lots of

different tags

Help is Available

• On your photoblog site:– Look for FAQ’s– Online documentation and tutorials

• Post questions on the 7466 Help discussion thread in CourseDen

• Check with the instructor and your classmates