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This page uses the "shark in flooded city streets" photo as an example of how to determine whether a photo online is a fake. Includes directions for uploading images to Google to find similar photos.

A free online photo editor that works in your browser; no downloads necessary.  

Upload and edit your own images. No account or login necessary. Great to combine with thinglink if you want to create an annotated collage of photos vs. just one image

"search engine for images, mostly ones that have a Creative Commons license. It's design is very attractive and easy to use. The key reason I like it, though, is because when you want to use one of their photos, it automatically shows whatever permissions are required."

Online reputation managers - a new job in the digital age. For a hefty fee they can be hired to clean up your digital footprint. The toughest fix is photos on Google images. Nobody seems to be able to remove images. Useful article for lessons and cautionary tales about your digital footprint.

This is a visual search engine which is especially good for searching for videos and photos / images.

Useful for the times that an image has been stored without the location. Helps to find the image source.

Uses Flickr safe search

How come when I type in zebra it gives me pictures for adorable dogs? Same for African zebra and striped zebra. And yet it *does* yield proper images for hyenas, anacondas, and lemurs? Just curious.

"RedKid is dedicated to providing a free, entertaining, educational, and safe website for internet users of all ages." news, image generator, calendar, photos, kid_friendly

Awesome site - great image generator.

images right-sized for social networks

Another source for CreativeCommons images

 The Daring Librarian

Made up of a collection of Queenslanders' natural disaster photos.

"A research-based approach to reading intervention, The Book Buddy Hear & Read program pairs print content with audio, using the accessible, enabling technology of the GoReader™. Pre-loaded with audio, simple to operate, and affordable. Individualize instruction, despite overcrowded classrooms. Self-driven support, through simple technology, scaffolds instruction while building confidence. Hear & Read helps students develop phonemic awareness and fluency by synchronizing the image of a word with the sound of that word, and ultimately, the meaning of that word. Tablets and smart phones are amazing multi-function units. You can take photos, watch movies, surf the web, and play Angry Birds(c). The GoReader™ has one function: to support a striving reader without distractions. This simple, personal, educational tool is priced so that every student has access. The best solution for striving readers is the one that helps them learn to read - period."

Excellent search tools.  Great for visual learners.  Compfight even does Creative Commons.

This is an EXCELLENT poster based on AASL's Info Power! Joyce Valenza ROCKS!