Visual literacy and the use of Internet can impact the
teaching and learning process by making it more authentic, real-world, and more
up-to-date than ever before. For example, students can now collaborate with other
students or even professionals from around the world! In addition, they have
access to more web-based applications and software that can teach them skills
and knowledge they couldn’t otherwise learn, such as coding and software design.
Some visual thinking strategies I would like to use in my classroom include the
use of video tutorials. For example, I do a lot of software units in my class,
and each day builds upon the previous. Due to absences, it became stressful to
re-do yesterday’s lesson every day for the few kids who missed it due to
illness, a music lesson, or travel. Student absences are becoming an issue with
schools across America. More than ever, kids miss more and more school. Check
out this info graphic to get an idea of how bad the problem is becoming.
Now with videos, they can log on and go catch up very
easily. This also helps the kids who need frequent reminders as they can go re-watch
them as they need. I want the Internet to act as a tool and resource, not quite
something I rely on to exploit the kids or take over my facilitative role. I want
it to supplement my teaching and their learning. Below is an example of one of my video tutorials. Let me know what you think!
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