- Visual literacy stems from pictures, photographs, graphics, drawings, videos, concept maps and multimedia.
- "...operational definition of visual literacy: The ability to view, understand, analyze and evaluate, design and create, and use visuals and visual representations for acquisition, consolidation and communication and transfer of knowledge". (Younie, Leask, & Burden, 2015, p.55)
- Important to establish what students relate better to e.g. not all students will relate to visual aids. Also how myself (as the Teacher) prefers to learn and teach in regards to visual literacy.
- Concept maps work very effectively, allowing students to write their ideas together will help the Teacher to identify any issues with language, writing, social skills etc. Then by taking it further and using technology (type up students concept map, without changing any spelling etc.) it allows students to learn information in the 21st century and notice any differences they may not have in their own writing opposed to typed out.
- Concept mapping is a form of visual literacy that allows students to scaffold their own ideas and knowledge in a way that is enjoyable and gives teachers an efficient way to review and give feedback to students
- It allows information to be more accessible, easier to use, develops multiple literacy's, allows for creativity
- In an ever growing world, technology is a must to be learned in the classroom. Visual literacy is a part of that necessity.
References
Younie, S., Leask, M., & Burden, K. (2015). Teachers and Learning with ICT in the Primary School. Oxen: Routledge
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