this article deals with visual learners and new technology. VDTs (visual display technology) are among the tools most rapidly being adopted in schools across the UK, for example, interactive whiteboards (IWBs). significant funding, support and promotion have been made available to encourage the use of IWBs in the UK.
According to a recent DfES report, IWBs assist teachers in:"Delivering exciting and engaging lessons to children of all ages and abilities. They enable teachers to deliver lessons interactively using a variety of methods, including video clips, use of the internet, interactive presentations, colour visuals and traditional blackboard skills.
Additionally, they allow for manipulation of text, objects, calculations by children as well as teachers."
this makes me wonder what my board and other boards across ontario are doing to help raise funds for new technology to reach all of our learners! the article states that a possible downside is the students losing their interest with this type of technology. really??? in my class, my students haven't lost interest in using the computer and that's been around for years!
http://www.futurelab.org.uk/resources/publications_reports_articles/web_articles/Web_Article556
another great site. this deals with visual literacy in the classroom, gives support research, implications for use, curriculum benefits, and the benefits of using digital cameras to support visual literacy in the classroom. it also provides great links to resources that are worth checking out!
http://www.zardec.net.au/keith/visual.htmthis one is actually a BLOG (i guess they are everywhere!!!) about ideas on how to teach the visual learner in your classroom.http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-teach-visual-learner.html
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