Seeing to Learn/Learning to See...Internet@Schools West 2014
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The document discusses the importance of visual literacy in education, emphasizing how today's learners benefit from visual tools like infographics and memes. It provides suggestions for incorporating these elements into teaching practices, including creating student-made content and utilizing various online resources. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of ethical usage and attribution of visual materials in educational settings.
Seeing to Learn/Learning to See...Internet@Schools West 2014
- 1. E201 – Learning to See, Seeing to Learn: Visual Literacy in Education Internet@Schools West 2014 Monterey CA Mary Ann Bell, Professor of Library Science Sam Houston State University http://forwhomthebelltold.pbworks.com/w/page/11640384/FrontPage Diane Cordell, Consultant and Writer, CyberSmart Education Company
- 2. A PICTURE IS WORTH 1000 WORDS
- 4. SO WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ? – Today’s learners are more visual – Standards mandate that students can understand – They are great organization tools – Making infographics is an activity that can encourage creative thinking.
- 5. Ways to use photography JUST A FEW MORE PHOTO IDEAS… • Alphabet projects • Memes • Pair up with Web 2.0 apps • Student-made clip art http://www.shsu.edu/~lis_mah/documents/clipartportal.html
- 6. ALPHABET PROJECTS “Environmental Alphabet” http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/287/7/cenvironmental_alphabet_by_brcohen-d30rlaf.jpg
- 7. MEMES • Fun to make – Use as promotions, programming, etc. – Use in lessons • Have students make them! – Draw upon trending memes – Students start with an image and then make a meme to fit. – USE ORIGINAL GRAPHICS OR PHOTOS!
- 8. “Ringomeme by Mary Ann Bell
- 9. EXAMPLES… • Funny Teacher Memes: http://www.pinterest.com/explore/funny-teacher-memes/ • SpanishPlans.org: http://spanishplans.org/chistes/teacher-memes/ • Mrs. Orman’s Classroom: http://www.traceeorman.com/2014/03/five-ways-to-use-memes- to-connect-with.html • Ermahgerd: Memes in the Classroom? http://www.njea.org/news-and-publications/njea-review/ february-2013/ermahgerd-memes-in-the-classroom
- 10. CREATING YOUR OWN MEMES HELPFUL SITES AND TIPS • Meme generator: https://imgflip.com/memegenerator • Meme center: www.memecenter.com/ • Don’t forget video memes such as variations on the song “Happy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bja6bh7G-_g • But you can just as easily use Paint or MS Office or other tools • And original graphics are best • Check out meme generators ahead of time for ones • that are OK with students. • Use memes to promote library or special activities KEEP CALM AND… CARRY ON “Calm Nancy” by Mary Ann Bell
- 11. Quick example: Image from MemeCenter.com
- 12. As we say in Texas… http://christophercatania.com/2010/12/05/weekly-wrap-up-why-eating-a-big-bowl-of-chili-is-just- like-going-to-a-concert/ What really bubbles my chili is…
- 14. WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT INFOGRAPHICS? • Definition from Whatis.com: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/infog raphics • OK so it’s any image that enables viewer to assimilate information. • How are they useful? – Use them to teach – Have students create
- 15. FIRST STEPS • DEFINE infographics • ANALYZE some existing infographics for visual appeal and quality of content • EXPLORE some free infographic resources that are currently available
- 16. MORE DEFINITIONS • https://sites.google.com/site/iste2011infographics/home • http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/teaching-with-infographics- places-to-start/ • http://www.edudemic.com/educational-infographics/ • Visual.ly: http://visual.ly/what-is-an-infographic
- 17. THEY CAN BE SIMPLE…
- 18. OR COMPLEX…. The PadagogyWheel by Allan Carrington is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
- 19. Teach Infographics • Standards stipulate using visual effects – Graphs – Maps – Charts – Any infographics • K.I.S.S. • Avoid beating them to death! • Stress evaluating information as well as reading. • Allow students to explore online. • Here’s a great place to start planning: http://www.teachersfirst.com/iste/infographics/tips.cfm • Here’s another: https://www.smore.com/sxw8
- 20. Have Students Create • Do this AFTER defining and learning about evaluating and understanding. • Use both digital and hand drawn
- 22. Kathy Schrock • Kathy’s Guide to Everything…Infographics: http://www.schrockguide.net/infographics-as-an-assessment.html • Schrock/Fonticiaro…L.A.T.C.H http://www.fontichiaro.com/activelearning/2012/10/25/applying-l-a-t-c- h-to-infographics/
- 23. Kristin Fontichiaro • Home Page: http://www.fontichiaro.com/ • What Kids Should Know About Reading/Creating Infographics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qe0Fa4i66D_1DUILTEkp- CvJC28KDZVBTZ9Fo1ha0VA/edit • Applying L.A.T.C.H to Infographics: http://www.fontichiaro.com/activelearning/2012/10/25/applying-l-a-t-c- h-to-infographics/ • What Kids Should Know About Reading/Creating Infographicshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1qe0Fa4i66D_1D UILTEkp-CvJC28KDZVBTZ9Fo1ha0VA/edit • Free pdfs! http://cherrylakepublishing.com//activities
- 24. Guilia Forsythe! “I work at a university supporting teaching & lifelong learning. I think in pictures. Doodling helps me be a better listener, problem solver and communicator.” • Blog: http://gforsythe.ca/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/giuliaforsythe • Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gforsythe/
- 25. Good search terms • Infographics in Creative Commons • Google – Iste and infographics – Teks and infographics (Texas) – Common core and infographics – Specific kinds, ie venns, timelines, etc. https://www.flickr.com/photos/seoplanter/ • You will find tons of great resources!
- 26. INFOGRAPHIC GOLD MINES “Gold Nuggets” by Francisco Martin http://bit.ly/nuggetsssss • Visual Everything! http://www.thevisualeverything.com/ • Over 100 Incredible Infographic Tools and Resources: http://dailytekk.com/2012/02/27/over-100-incredible-infographic-tools- and-resources/ • Kids Discover Infographics: http://www.kidsdiscover.com/infographics/
- 28. PERIODIC TABLE FUN! • Cats: http://www.purriodictableofcats.com/ • Superheroes: http://bit.ly/superheroestable • Internet: http://www.labnol.org/internet/periodic-table-of-the-internet/ 5420/ • Epic Reads: http://www.epicreads.com/uploads/blog/PeriodicTable_WEB_100_FI NAL.jpg • Periodic Tables: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bk/4455590301/sizes/l/
- 29. VENNS!
- 30. http://www.nutshellcreative.co.nz/ Asking Permission Works!!!
- 31. How about note taking? Guilia Forsythe made this to map David Wiley’s Mapping the Future talk.
- 32. VIVA Lynda Barry!!! • https://www.drawnandquarterly.com/author/lynda-barry • She is an ARTIST and we cannot all be like her, but she shows possibilities…
- 33. Sketchnoting! • http://www.schrockguide.net/sketchnoting.html • Look at examples from kids: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wfryer/sets/72157639724197376/ • Here’s a great Pinterest Board: http://www.pinterest.com/cleverkaren/visual-notetaking/ • Here’s a super video! It would be great for introducing the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY9KdRfNN9w • How about this prof who draws syllabi? I am not in her league but take a look! https://www.drawnandquarterly.com/author/lynda-barry
- 34. EXAMPLES FROM MY CLASSES
- 36. Remember to teach ethical use… – Always give attribution! – If you’re not sure an image is OK, select another or ask permission…I’ve never been turned down!
- 37. My Stuff • PINTEREST PAGES WITH INFOGRAPHICS – http://www.pinterest.com/drmaryannbell/i-can-see-clearly-now-great-visuals/ – http://www.pinterest.com/drmaryannbell/ma-bell-s-medicine-show-for-raising-morale/ • WIKI WITH ALL MY LINKS TO EVERYTHING: – http://forwhomthebelltold.pbworks.com/w/page/11640394/I%20Can%20See%20Clearly%20 Now%3A%20Visual%20Literacy%3ANew%20Ways%20to%20View%20and%20Share%20In formation • ALL MY DIIGO LINKS… – Tags+ “Infographics” and “Monterey14” – https://www.diigo.com/search?adSScope=my&what=monterey14&snapshot=no