ImageSpark

=ImageSpark=

ImageSpark is an image sharing service that allows users to create collections of images that inspire them and share them within a community setting. It says it can help "focus the direction of your visual projects." It also allows you to search other tagged images from other users to add them to your collections.

Key Features:
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 * "Moodboards" help set the tone of a project and are shareable in the ImageSpark community
 * The content is fully shareable with other community members

Important links:

 * @http://www.imgspark.com/

Strengths:

 * 1 gigabyte of free storage
 * It's available from anywhere you have an internet connection
 * Can help visual learners synthesize ideas

Weaknesses:

 * Each free account is only allotted 2 moodboards to create. You have to delete and reuse them to make new ones or purchase more options.
 * May be blocked from schools because of "social networking" and unregulated images

Opportunities:

 * PhotoBlogging
 * Ability to visually express feelings

Threats:

 * You can add any image that you can right-click on. This could pose copyright problems in the classroom.
 * Images may not be appropriate in content for a school environment

Classroom applications:

 * Art projects
 * Visual essays
 * PowerPoint photos
 * Student created photos
 * Creative writing/poems/English assignments