When you begin to embed anything in your blog, and you can embed just about anything (check out embedit.in or embed.ly), you need to consider copyright issues. This is true for images as well. Instead of digging into this subject, we will point you in the right direction (if you haven't found Larry Ferlazzo's "Best of Lists" like this one for images - we highly recommend them). You can embed copyright-free images, and make sure you always site your source, no matter who or where you get images from. Another great choice is Wikimedia Commons. This is a practice which should be modeled at all times for your students.
photo © 2009 Selena N. B. H. more info (via: Wylio)One easy place to get blog images from is Wylio. Wylio lets you get your image, size your image, and make some decisions about how and where it will be placed in your blog post. It gives you an embed code, and when your image posts, it includes a source for everyone to see. See the example to the left.
If you are wondering, "What the heck is an embed code?" you are not alone. Once you understand how these codes work, you can embed nearly anything into your blog, wiki, or website.
The process is usually fairly straight forward. Many websites now provide you with the choice to embed the content you create. Generally, you'll find some type of "share" link which provides you with html code. You then go into your blog or website editor and add that copied code in the correct place. Once you save, your embedded content appears on the blog or website.
Once you have successfully embedded an image, you are ready to play around a bit. Try some of these tools:
zoom.it - make any image online extremely embeddable and zoomable.
snacktools - much more than images - nice, simple tools for your blog.
Animoto: Use your images to create and embed a musical slideshow.
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