Region One Technology Conference Instructional Technology Department – Brownsville ISD Lorena Martinez & David Mitchell May 15, 2008 Contact info: [email protected]

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“ Without image, thinking is impossible.”

- Aristotle

Stokes, Suzanne

, Visual Literacy in Teaching and Learning: A Literature Perspective

, Electronic Journal for the Integration of Technology in Education, vol.1, no.1

Wikipedia defines Visual learning as

: a teaching method in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and represented graphically. Graphic organizers, such as webs, concept maps and idea maps, and plots, such as stack plots and Venn plots, are some of the techniques used in visual learning to enhance thinking and learning skills.

Visual Literacy:

is the ability to interpret, negotiate, and make meaning from information presented in the form of an image.

According to data gathered by the Thornburg Institute and presented by Dr. L. Burmark:

• • Humans process visuals 60,000 times faster than text • Words are processed sequentially; images simultaneously • Using illustrated materials can boost retention and recall up 42% and transfer up 89% Images are stored in long-term memory Data from: Adam’s Technology Spot (http://k5tech.blogspot.com)

fun Visual Learning with Technology engaging powerful effective

fun engaging powerful Visual Learning with Technology effective

Three P’s: Paint, PowerPoint & PhotoStory

  Microsoft Paint is only one of the programs that can be used to enhance visual learning and literacy. We will also be discussing ways in which PowerPoint and PhotoStory can be used to develop visual learning skills, as well as literacy skills.

 PhotoStory with Paint Projects  PowerPoint Slideshow Sample  Photostory with PowerPoint presentation saved as .jpgs

     Text Toolbar Page setup Image Attributes – w750 - h450 (preferably) Use “Shift” key to make perfect circles, squares, or a line Make an image transparent by clicking on the transparent button

To make an object or picture transparent, select the transparent button after selecting the object or image.

Change to Landscape Fit to 1 by 1 page

        Concept Maps Word Webs Idea Maps Graphs & Charts Study Notes Math Concept Review Pre-Writing Activities Post Read Aloud Activities

To save as a slideshow in PowerPoint:   Once you’ve chosen a topic, added text, images, and sound to your slides, you can save your presentation as a slideshow. (Tip: use a planning sheet if necessary with students before creating the presentation) To save a PowerPoint as a slideshow, go to

Save As

and under

Save As Type

, select

PowerPoint Show

.

   Use PhotoStory to create digital stories as well using a collection of images you have or will take with your digital camera.

You can also import pictures or a project from Paint that the students have created.

Use a PowerPoint presentation and save it as .jpgs. To do this, go to the select

.jpg format Save As Type

. Next, import all the and images into PhotoStory to create your story.

  PhotoStory 3 is available for free download at: http://www.microsoft.com

(use the search window to find and download) Make sure you have Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer so your PhotoStory plays well  For detailed instructions on how to create a PhotoStory project, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/ digitalphotography/photostory/tips/firststory.mspx

     Use digital camera to take pictures to use in Paint Find free pictures at educational sites such as www.pics4learning.com

and http://kitzu.org

Have students create their own artwork for a specific project or assignment Integrate subject areas to create projects for Reading, Math, Science, S.S.,Technology Skills (books by learning) Stuart J. Murphy are great for visual Import finished Paint Project in Word to develop a story, outline, recipe, etc..

      http://www.microsoft.com search for PhotoStory http://www.pics4learning.com

http://kitzu.org

http://www.bubbl.us

maps http://www.skrbl.com

whiteboard images images organized by topics http://www.online-stopwatch.com

download stop-watch to help students rotate during their assigned computer time (can download .exe file to use when not on the Internet) create free online concept online multi-user

Bubbl.us

Mind Mapping Tool

Bubbl Main Screen

Bubbl Basics

Move the Bubbl Change the Color of the Bubbl

Edit by Clicking in the center of the bubble

Delete the Bubbl Add a Sibling Bubbl Connect s Two Bubbls Add a Child Bubbl

Help!

Help

is available by hovering over a button

Three Tabs control your Sheets, collaborate or share with friends

Good Reasons to Use bubbl.us

•All you need to use it is Internet access •It’s a great TAKS tool (Higher Order Thinking) •Mind Maps help students understand concepts •Access from anywhere so you don’t need a pen drive •Exports in standard JPG or PNG format or as html •Students can have their own accounts •Less expensive than other mind mapping tools (free)