Julia Burke

SLM-521

Assignment: Clipart—Elective #3

June 25, 2009

 

 

Clipart Web Sites

 

    

     My selection of the following sites is based on accessibility, free usage, appropriateness, and relevance to subject matter.

 

 

Clipart ETC: An online service of FloridaÕs Educational Technology Clearinghouse This site provides free downloads of black and white educational images. From different styles of architecture to animals, from mathematical drawings to literary characters, this site includes illustrations of just about any subject you can think of and appropriate for all ages. Dates visited: 6/24-6/25/09 http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/sitemap/sitemap.htm

 

Canterbury Cathedral        canterbury_10831_sm.gif

       othello_6_sm.gif Othello and Iago

Wikimedia Commons This site is a wide-ranging resource, including photographs and illustrations. In my exploration of the site I did not discover any inappropriate images but younger students would definitely need close supervision—the range of topics is incredibly broad and the site accepts user contributions of material (like Wikipedia). As with any internet site the expanse of available information is incredibly valuable as long as it is critically evaluated. Downloaded images are free which makes it attractive but it can be a bit complicated to navigate. Dates visited: 6/24-6/25/09 http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

 

120px-Canterbury_Cathedral_-_Portal_Nave_Cross-spire.jpg Photo of Canterbury Cathedral

 

95px-Geoffrey_Chaucer_(17th_century).jpg Geoffrey Chaucer

 

Tech4Learning-Pics4Learning This educational site provides access and permission to use a wide-ranging collection of images donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers. Fairly easy to navigate, this site seems appropriate for all ages. Dates visited: 6/24-6/25 http://www.pics4learning.com/

 

1066_battlfield_thumb.jpg Battle of Hastings Battlefield Site

 

toweroflondon1_thumb.jpg The Tower of London

 

 

 

ImageAfter—Free Images This site provides access to a free-ranging array of images that are freely available to the user. Once again, this site accepts donations of site material so it is imperative to monitor student usage. Navigation can be a bit confusing and image quality varies but I believe that this site is worth some exploring. Dates visited: 6/24-6/25/09 http://imageafter.com/images.php

 

b7walls061.jpg Image showing the thickness of castle walls

 

b20walls070.jpg Medieval castle exterior

 

Morgue File In spite of its rather macabre name, this site states that it is dedicated to facilitating educational creativity. It allows the user to set filters including a rating for appropriateness as well as providing a place to report any inappropriate images. As with any internet site and student usage, adult supervision is recommended but this site seems to take its responsibility seriously. Dates visited: 6/24-6/25/09 http://www.morguefile.com/

 

Medieval_House.JPG Medieval house

 

 

 

 

file0002102193693.jpg Medieval armor—visor

 

file0002111947393.jpg Medieval garderobe—privy