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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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