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[|Today's Lesson Plan]

Today we will work on encouraging writing skills by adding slide shows to our Wikis!

**Warm Up:**Go to the UMUC Library Database and read the article //Transformative Sharing with Instant Messaging, Wikis, Interactive Maps, and Flickr// by Chase, Darren. With your group, discuss your thoughts on the technology presented in the article.

1. Go to [] and create an account.

2. Watch this short video on how to upload photos to flickr:

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3. Using the digital camera on the table, your group will have 30 minutes to take some pictures aroud the room or outside.

4. Upload the photos to flickr.

5. Click the slideshow link and create a slideshow of the images. Make sure all group members have access to the slideshow.

6. Embed the slideshow on your Wiki page.

7. Create a story based on your slide show images. Be creative.

8. Now we are going to share our photos and stories with the entire group!

9. Complete your Exit Ticket by answering the following question: How can you use this activity in your classroom?