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" By: Jennine Jacob Image by Digital Sophia What kind of photos can  you use on your blog? Sure there are loads of bloggers who lift images from other sites, but due to copyright infringement laws, they may be breaking the law, and vulnerable to lawsuits. Yuck. So which images can you use? Referencing the source, isn't always enough. Some websites will allow  you to use their images for a fee, as I heard this morning from a blogger who was notified by a well-known fashion website that she had to pay to use their images… Now, I love copyright law as much as the next gal, but this particular website asks bloggers all the time for free images, and they certainly benefit from the traffic bloggers drive to their site. I had half the mind to write an angry letter to them, then I realized that maybe it's us bloggers who should band together and start charging them to use our photos, they certainly have more money than us. ❤ Before I digress… while you may not be able to use images from some of the big fashion sites on your own blog, that doesn't mean that you're at a loss. There are plenty of images out there that are free to use, you just familiarize yourself with the different kinds of licensing, and different sourcing procedures. Take your own photos When I was in design school, our teachers encouraged us to take our own photos. Why? Not because they just liked giving us additional work, but because they said that designers who use stock photography all looked the same. I think it's also true with blogs. Most of the best fashion blogs out there take their own photos, because you're really seeing things from the authors unique perspective. Learning about photography is also fun, and you're site will benefit from having a distinct look and feel from it that will stand out from the rest. And no one can sue you unless you publish a picture of someone without a model release. Ask for press photos I've had pretty good luck with this, design

The free online Diploma in General Science course from ALISON is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive fundamental knowledge and understanding of key subjects in biology, chemistry and physics. In biology you will cover subjects such as cell theory, genetics and evolution; in chemistry you will cover subjects such as atoms, molecules and the periodic table; and in physics you will cover subjects such as magnetism, electricity and sound. This Diploma course will be of interest to those who wish to improve their understanding of basic science, whether a student at secondary or high school level, or a curious adult wishing to better understand the basic workings of science. For those wishing to pursue a career in the Science or Technology industry, achieving this Diploma can show an employer that you have a basic knowledge and an interest in General Science.

"15 Interesting Ways to use Google Maps to Support Learning"

"51 Interesting Ways to use QR Codes to Support Learning"

"interesting Google Drive video tutorials that are created by Anson Alexander."

Arthur Preston's daily blog post which includes interesting links and articles.

If you're in line for buying a computer you might be interested in some of these tips.

Google offers learners and educators the opportunity to visit places of interest.

Hippo Campus is a site with some interesting subject area links. Subjects such as Maths, biology, religion and physics plus more.

An interesting video on the history of Wikipedia.

A blog site with some interesting Web2.0 tools.