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FAVPNG.com - Free Transparent PNG Images. Humaaans: Mix-&-Match illustration library. Free illustrations | Free to use PNG vector SVG illustrations. CocoMaterial. Guide to Finding Media to Use in Classroom Projects. Copyright Friendly Infographic. Smithsonian Open Access. Creative Commons: So much easier to access. Creative Commons recently released a new Chrome extension (also available for Mozilla and Opera) that makes it easier than ever to discover Creative Commons-licensed images on the fly, using the updated CC Search released last year.

So, as I write this post, I do not have to leave WordPress or any tab on which I am currently working. Your students will find it especially handy when they are producing nearly any web-based creative project, whether they are writing or producing digital stories. After installing the CC Search Chrome Browser Extension, wherever you are working, simply locate it on your browser bar, click on it and this search window will pop up.

The top menu offers a bookmark The box links to more information about the various CC licenses useful for teaching [I’d love to see a more simplified chart here!] , as well as a reminder that you can license your own creative content using the very handy License Chooser, which offers either an image or embeddable code. Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine. The Sky: A Film Lesson in “Nature Study” (1928) Wonderful series of medieval cosmographic diagrams and schemas sourced from a late 12th-century English manuscript….more Arguably the very first images to depict space travel on a scientific basis, these wonderful illustrations are the work of the French illustrator Émile-Antoine Bay…more Some of the earliest examples of calligrams found in a 9th-century astronomical manuscript on the constellations….more The Trouvelot Astronomical Drawings published in 1882, a collection of 15 exquisite pastel works created by the French artist, astronomer and amateur entomologist …more Perhaps Georges Méliès’ most famous film, and the first science fiction film in cinematic history….more Selection of super hi-res images from the Apollo 11 mission, from the criss-cross of boot prints in the lunar dust, to Neil Armstrong’s watery gaze after first land…more.

18 Free Image Sites and Tools for Schools. A picture is worth a thousand words, but it might also be worth a thousand dollars if your school gets hit with a copyright violation claim. This happens to schools every year as students or teachers inappropriately use an image that they do not have the rights to. Thankfully this does not have to be the case as there are loads of high quality pictures that can be used in school projects without any licensing concerns. These can include images that are released under creative commons, or are in the public domain, or simply are copyright-free.

Of course depending on the license, it may still be necessary to cite where the image came from to provide proper attribution (and it can be a good practice to do even if not required). There are many sites and tools that can help educators and students find free photos, clipart, icons, and more. The List If you just want the links to the sites and tools, see the list right below. Free Image Websites Free Image Websites Unsplash Pexels Stockio Reshot.

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Audio. Images. CC Search prototype. Six Top Sources for Free Images, Video, and Audio | Cool Tools. I’ve written about a number of video, audio, and collage creation tools, with WeVideo, Audacity, and PicMonkey topping some of my lists. However, it can be a challenge for students to locate copyright-friendly media when using these tools for presentations or idea sharing.

It’s always best for students to create materials or use ones that are in the public domain. Here are some of the best resources I’ve found for the latter. Copyright-cleared video is challenging to track it down. Fortunately, there are some great places to locate it. The Public Domain Review website features collections of images, books, essays, audio recordings, and films that are in the public domain. Students creating podcasts often need a little bit of bumper music for the intro or wrap up of their recordings. Should your students be seeking common sounds like doorbells ringing, dogs barking, or car horns honking, they could try to record them live—or turn to SoundGator for free, downloadable recordings.