Visuals are important in education because K-12 educators have to meet the needs of all learners. Visuals play unique role in learning. According to Smaldino, Lowther, & Russell (2008) visual media can be use to convey complex processes such as the water cycle and can be used to show verbal messages. What is visual literacy? What are two strategies that you may use to teach visual literacy?
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Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. D. (2008). Instructional technology and media for learning (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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VISUAL LITERACY: According to Smaldino, Lowther, and Russell (2008), visual literacy is defined by the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create such messages.
ReplyDeleteTwo strategies are apparent to develop visual literacy in students according to Smaldino et al. One strategy is INPUT, which helps learners decode, or "read," visuals proficiently by practicing visual analysis skills. The other strategy is OUTPUT, which helps learners to encode, or "write," visuals t oexpress themselves and communicate with others (2008)
ReplyDelete"Visual Literacy is the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create such messages. (Smaldino Smaldino, Lowther, & Russell 2008 p.374)"
ReplyDeleteAccording to Smaldino, Lowther, & Russell (2008) Visual Literacy can be taught as Input Strategies or Output Strategies.
Input Strategies: Help learners decode through picture analysis skills
* picture analysis and discussion of multimedia and video programs
Output Strategies: Help learners to encode visuals to express themselves and communicate with others
* planning and producing visual presentations
Reference
Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. D. (2008). Instructional technology and media for learning (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
According to Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. D. (2008). Instructional technology and media for learning (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Visual literacy is "the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create such messages." One strategy that I might use is a video camcorder to create a visual report. Students are able to the see, hear, and interpret a report that another student has done. Another strategy that I might use is cue cards. I would be interested in learning how my students interpret different cards. I would place a set of cards on the board and have my students dictate a story that they believe is happening at that time. Kindergartners do this already. In a Kindergarten class at my school, they have leveled readers. The first level is just a book with pictures. The kindergartners then have the chance to 'write' their own story. They are using visual literacy.
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