Images for teaching at VU: Finding images in Google

Using Google Images is one way to find images which have a creative commons licence which can be used without seeking permission.

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Finding a Creative Commons licensed image on Google

Using Google Images is one way to find images which have a creative commons licence which can be used without seeking permission.

1.Search for your image topic in Goggle

 

2. Select 'Images' and then 'Tools'

 

3. Select 'Creative Commons licences'

 

4. Find the image you prefer to use and check the licence.

 

Checking an image you want to use in Google

Google Images can be used to check whether an image has a creative commons licence.

1. Go to Google Images and upload the image you are considering to use.

 

2. Select ' ' to move to the main page.

 

3. Select 'Tools'

 

4. Select 'Creative Commons Licences'

 

5. If the image does not appear with a 'creative commons' licence, it is recommended that another is chosen to use.