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Demonstrating Professional Knowledge
1. What is Visual Literacy?
Visual literacy can be defined as the ability to read, write and create visual images. It
is a concept that relates to art and design but it also has much wider applications.
Visual literacy is about language, communication and interaction.
b) Identify two general strategies used to teach visual literacy.
Strategies used to teaching visual literacy include:
the incorporation of graphic displays (PowerPoint and Charts) or abstract objects in
lessons
allowing students to critique visual persuasions where they would find appropriate
images online to accompany given assignments.
2. Name six types of visuals. What is an example of each type?
Visuals can be identified as analogical, representational, mnemonic, organizational,
relational, transformational and interpretive. An example of each is listed below:
Representational- Photographs
Mnemonic- using the seven colours of the rainbow in its correct sequence
ROYGBIVOrganizational- Hierarchy Structure
Relational- Graphs
Transformational- Systems that show Hurricane Pattern
Interpretive- Imagery showing Cell Formation in a DNA sample.
3. What roles do visuals play in learning?
Visuals are essential in learning as they stimulate our minds and hold captive our
attention spans. Visuals make learning very attractive and interesting. These are
important because they make learning much easier, they teach better, they help
learners to think and connect better to given scenarios. Other significant roles include;
the building up of pre-knowledge before reading provided content, provision of a less
transfer time for lesson, visuals illustrate the importance of significant data by
highlighting it.
4. Describe four methods for viewing visuals in the classroom
Four methods for viewing visuals include; using anOverhead Transparencies (OHT)
to facilitate PowerPoint Presentation, viewing of video files, displaying of charts and
using concrete objects to teach particular concepts.
Click on the link below to view respective methods:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=667ASxy-slU
PowerPoint Presentation:
http://www.iupui.edu/~webtrain/tutorials/creating_effective_visual_aids.ppt
Poster: http://www.pavitandt.org/index.php?page=sighted-guide-techniques
5. What are the advantages, disadvantages and integration techniques for visuals?
Advantages of Visuals
Teaching-learning is made easier.
Use of relevant visuals hold attention span of learners
They are very useful in representing graphs, charts and diagrams.
They make comparisons in data very easy and understandable.
Increased student participation in class
Disadvantages of Visuals
If appropriate material is not chosen, content may be misleading.
Students may zone out especially if the language is too complex for them.
Repetition of lesson may create boredom for teachers and cause them to lose interest over
a period of time.
Technical difficulties can arise and this can be embarrassing trying to correct a problem
that takes up ample time.
Integration Techniques for Visuals
Visual learning takes place when learners are able to retain information when
concepts and ideas are associated with images. In order to facilitate the integration
of visuals, these techniques may be used:
Graphic organizers
Concept mapping
Mind mapping
Webbing
Outlining
Plots and graphs
6. What are the goals of good visual designs?
Good visual designs are aimed at organizing one’s lecture or presentation. These are
other goals of using good visual designs:
increase retention of information and learning
save instructional time and preparation time because they can be reused
aid communication
explain the relationships of parts to the whole
clarify something difficult, complicated or very large or stress very important
points.
7. Discuss four techniques for creating visuals
When one considers creating good visuals they should take into consideration these
techniques; duotones; videos; illustrations and hero images. These techniques are
able to create a more effective and interesting experience if done properly.
Duotones- as the name suggest it speaks much volume to different tones and
colours. This technique comes from the printing press and duotone prints are made
in shades of the same colour. These tones are very stimulating. It is best to use these
tones when creating dominant images of high quality with clear subjects.
Videos- these are popular techniques used in designing whether for educational,
sales or marketing purposes. They work similar to hero images being that they
capture viewers’ attention from the start which makes them ideal. Videos can be
used together with other formats such as text or images. Videos are designed to
capture viewer’s emotions as it provides a sensual feel of time and place that
images do not provide.
Illustrations- these are communication tools that add clarity to complex idea. They
are versatile mediums that create visuals tat are friendly and playful. When
harmoniously used with other layouts,
Hero Images- these are large feature-style images. They are effective
communication tools that are used to differentiate one product or service from
another. They easily fit into responsive framework designs as well as they help
engage users by drawing their attentions.
8. Discuss two methods for capturing images
Two methods used to capture images are the use of digital cameras and scanners.
Digital Cameras- these are hand-helddevices that are used to capture photos of
everyday life events. However, these are transportable and this makes them a better
choice to use rather than scanners. Digital cameras capture images and immediately
display them on the camera which gives you the choice to edit, filter an save images.
Scanners- are electronic devices that scan and capture text and imagery and format the
scan to a digital image. The most commonly used scanners are flatbed scanners. Users
place the objects or document on a horizontal glass surface whilst a bright light
illuminates the surface and subsequently the object on the scanner is then converted to
a digital image where it can be seen and edited by the connected computer.
Demonstrating Professional Skills
1) Design a series of instructional images. Attach a description of the audience, objectives
and features that help achieve the goal of your visual design.
Audience: the above series of instructional images was designed to teach a lesson on the
topic “Lab Safety”. The audience this lesson is geared toward represents children aging 13-15
of both genders in a grade 9 class. These students are from socio-economic classes and they
have different approach towards learning styles
Objectives and Features: The objectives directed toward achieving the goal of this visual
design are; to capture the attention of all students which facilitates active participation; and to
aid in the explanation of complex concepts so that students can appreciate the importance of
safety in the general science lab.
2) Locate six visuals (both nonprojected and projected) that you believe would be useful in
your own teaching and evaluate them using the Selection Rubric
Projected Visuals
These visuals include the use of an overhead projector and videos. These are effective in
showing displays, imagery or text in an audiovisual format. They provide a greater enjoyment
in learning as it stimulates and increases retention of knowledge.
The standards, outcomes, objectives and use of web resources for using overhead
projectors and videos in teaching provide a high quality. The information that will be
provided via these medium will be accurate and current as misleading or out of date
information may hinder objectives being reached. The language will age appropriate as
students clearly understand vocabulary used to discuss concepts and ideas. With using videos,
students’ interest levels and engagement is of a high quality as the content of the visual
presented maintains the retention of students’ attention span. On the other hand, overhead
projectors (PowerPoint Presentation) is of a medium quality as students may learning styles
varies and as such, some may not gravitate to the lesson or mediums produced to teach
lesson.
The technical quality provided of both visuals will be of medium quality because there is
no guarantee that computer system and resources will function up to par at all times.
Both visuals will always be easy to use or manipulated by teacher and student as the user
interfaces on equipment will be economically user friendly
The content provided in the use of both visuals will be bias free where as a high
quality will output would be achieved as there will be no evidence of objectionable bias.
Directions and user guides of using both visuals will be clear and of high quality as they help
students and teacher by providing excellent resources to use in lesson. The creativity
stimulated will be of medium quality as students will not be given many opportunities to
engage in learning new experiences. Visual Designs will be of high quality because web
resources are designed with appropriate use of graphics and text to ensure student
understanding.
Non Projected Visuals
Non Projected Visuals are the most common type of visuals seen in a classroom. They
include the use of concrete objects such as charts, chalk board/whiteboard, pictorial
materials and posters.
In alignment with requires standards, outcomes and objectives set out these non
projected visuals will be of a high quality because they will facilitate and enhance student
learning. The information provided on these visuals will also be of high quality as the content
will be up to date and accurate. There will also be a high quality of language as it will be age
appropriate with vocabulary that is easily understood by students. The students level of
interest and engagement will be of high quality as the visuals in the classroom will have
topics presented in an interesting manner. These visuals will be of high quality considering
their technical quality as they would be prepared using appropriate medium. The visual
resources will be easy to use by students and teachers as their patterns do not create
confusions.
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