Photos For Class, a bank of images for classroom use
Image banks
Description: Photos For Class is an image bank that provides access to a vast library of photographs suitable for use in classrooms and educational settings. Pictures are age-appropriate, automatically include author citation, and are licensed by Creative Commons for public use. Photos For Class is free to use and does not require having an account. It is powered by Storyboard That and retrieves pictures from Pixabay and Flickr.
Evaluation: Photos For Class is a valuable and easy-to-use image bank for classroom use, being useful and time-saving for teachers looking for appropriate visual content. By using Photos For Class, educators can ensure that images are properly cited and copyrights respected, setting a good example for their pupils. Photos For Class only offers a limited selection of photographs in comparison to other image banks, but this should be enough for educational purposes. Also, it provides clear information on how pictures are filtered, frequently asked questions, and more.
Cost: Free.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. Personal information is shared with third parties for service usage, providing customer usage, data analysis, and limited marketing purposes. Photos for Class is a not-for-profit platform and displays no advertisements. It states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: No.