E201 – Learning to See, Seeing to Learn: Visual Literacy in Education
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
Internet@Schools West 2014Monterey CA
A PICTURE IS WORTH 1000 WORDS
Yeah, yeah,
blah blah blah…
What the heck does
that mean anyway?
http://thefallen9000.info/
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.
Ways to use photography
• Alphabet projects• Memes• Pair up with Web 2.0 apps• Student-made clip art
http://www.shsu.edu/~lis_mah/documents/clipartportal.html
JUST A FEW MORE PHOTO IDEAS…
ALPHABET PROJECTS
“Environmental Alphabet” http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/287/7/cenvironmental_alphabet_by_brcohen-d30rlaf.jpg
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!
“Ringomem
e by Mary Ann Bell
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
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 N
ancy” by Mary Ann Bell
Quick example:
Image from MemeCenter.com
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…
INFOGRAPHICS!!!
WHAT’S ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT INFOGRAPHICS?
• Definition from Whatis.com: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/infographics
• OK so it’s any image that enables viewer to assimilate information.
• How are they useful?– Use them to teach– Have students create
FIRST STEPS
• DEFINE infographics • ANALYZE some existing
infographics for visual appeal and quality of content
• EXPLORE some free infographic resources that are currently available
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
THEY CAN BE SIMPLE…
OR COMPLEX….
The Padagogy Wheel by Allan Carrington is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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
Have Students Create
• Do this AFTER defining and learning about evaluating and understanding.
• Use both digital and hand drawn
INFOGRAPHIC HEROES!
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/
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_1DUILTEkp-CvJC28KDZVBTZ9Fo1ha0VA/edit
• Free pdfs! http://cherrylakepublishing.com//activities
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/
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.
• You will find tons of great resources!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/seoplanter/
• 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/
INFOGRAPHIC GOLD MINES
“Gold Nuggets” by Francisco Martin http://bit.ly/nuggetsssss
EXAMPLE from STUDENT
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_FINAL.jpg
• Periodic Tables: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bk/4455590301/sizes/l/
VENNS!
How about note taking?
Guilia Forsythe made this to map David Wiley’s Mapping the Future talk.
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…
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
EXAMPLES FROM MY CLASSES
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!
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-mor
ale/
• WIKI WITH ALL MY LINKS TO EVERYTHING:– http
://forwhomthebelltold.pbworks.com/w/page/11640394/I%20Can%20See%20Clearly%20Now%3A%20Visual%20Literacy%3ANew%20Ways%20to%20View%20and%20Share%20Information
• ALL MY DIIGO LINKS…– Tags+ “Infographics” and “Monterey14”– https://www.diigo.com/search?adSScope=my&what=monterey14&snapshot=no
