VISUAL LITERACY

When we are young we are taught to read: to link words together and carefully consider the

meanings, nuances, and impact of written language. Like words, photographs express human

thought and emotion, record significant personal and historic events, and can influence our

thoughts and actions. Though we live in a culture where we are constantly bombarded with

visual information, few students are ever…

September 6, 2011

by Mindy McAdams

For some people, “visual storytelling” means photographs. For others, it means film or video. An epic movie such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy may spring to mind — and few would disagree with that as a fine example of visual storytelling.

In journalism writing classes, students learn: “Show, don’t tell.” When we provide a visual, that maxim carries even more weight. The less text or audio that an image needs to be…

By Gilda-Rae Grell

Students may believe they have a specific learning method — be it auditory, visual or tactile — that allows them to obtain, retain and deliver information more effectively. However, a USF study suggests…

HOW DOYOULOOK?

The "Visual Teaching Alliance" is a Texas-based State Approved CPE Provider. Five research-based

workshops, all Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Approved for the 6-Hour Annual G/T Update,

are presented nationally by Timothy Gangwer, Founder of the "Visual Teaching Alliance" and author of "Visual

Impact, Visual Teaching: Using Images to Strengthen Learning." He has trained teachers and administrators since

1986. For…

By Stephen Guffanti, M.D. on August 18, 2011

Cine Sparks, the International Film Festival for young people, will bring new cinematic experiences to South East Queensland schools and students this year, announced Arts Minister Rachel Nolan.



Ms Nolan said the event is a prelude to the Brisbane International Film Festival and provides children with the chance to experience and engage in the city's celebration of screen.



"Cine Sparks, 10-14 October, will showcase a mix of foreign language documentaries and feature films…

If your kids have a Play Station or a Nintendo Wii, odds are at some point or another you've felt like nothing in the world could tear them away from it. That's because video games are fun. Yes, fun not only for them, but potentially for…

Learning Styles

Children are visual, physical and auditory beings.

They learn best when learning involves their senses.

The more senses involved, the better the learning.

Educators and learning theorists have indentified three different learning modalities; visual, kinesthetic and auditory learning. While children use a combination of these learning styles, they tend to favor one over others, resulting in visual, kinesthetic and auditory learners.

Left and…

Longtime Houston photographer Ben…