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Chapter 8: Digital Diagrams

Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning. Chapter 8: Digital Diagrams. Frameworks: What we know. What is visual learning ? Graphical way of working with ideas and presenting information (Inspiration, 2009) Often associated with “graphic organizers”

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Chapter 8: Digital Diagrams

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  1. Section III: Using Visual Learning Tools to Enhance Learning Chapter 8: Digital Diagrams

  2. Frameworks: What we know. . . • What is visual learning? • Graphical way of working with ideas and presenting information (Inspiration, 2009) • Often associated with “graphic organizers” • Includes graphics to assist the learner’s ability to understand complex information. • Illustrations • Photographs • diagrams • graphs

  3. Frameworks: What we know. . . • What learning theories associate with visual learning? • Cognitive learning theories • Dual coding theory • Learners code information in verbal and nonverbal formats. • Schema theory • Schemas (networks of information) exists in memory. Schemas make up prior knowledge. • Cognitive load theory • Limit to information that can be processed at one time.

  4. Frameworks: What we know. . . • Is there research that supports the use of VL tools? • Advancement of Research in Education (2003) • Identified 29 studies concluded that visual learning tools improves student performance in • Literacy development (vocabulary skills, writing skills and reading comprehension. • Critical thinking • Higher order thinking skills • Retention and recall • Problem-solving • Organization

  5. Basics: Ways to Use • How can teachers and students use VL tools? • Diagrams • Concept maps: to show relationships • Idea maps: to brainstorm ideas • Storyboards: to plan multimedia projects • Webs: to analyze • Literacy webs: analyze books • Character webs: analyze characters in a story • Comparison webs: analyze similarities and differences • Outlines • Plan speeches, papers

  6. Basics: Concept Maps • What is the function of a concept map? • Developed by Novack in the early 1980’s • Hierarchical diagram showing relationships between concepts • Begins with general and goes to specific

  7. Basics: Software Options • What software options are available? • Inspiration • Used with students in grades 6-12 • Download 30 day trial • Kidspiration • Used with students in grades K-5 • Download 30 day trial • Webspiration • Public Beta version • Web-based and free with account • Gliffy • Web-based and free with account • Chart-making tool

  8. Adapting for Special Learners • How would I adapt for special learners? • Special learners have problems with text • Comprehension • Vocabulary development • Abstract reasoning • Visual learning strategies assist struggling learners. • Assist with structure and organization

  9. Voice in the Classroom • Visual Learning Software in the Curriculum • Kevin Thomas, PhD • Content Specialty: English • Former (15 years) High School Teacher in TN. • In this Voice, Kevin Thomas, now a teacher educator at Bellarmine University, explains the insights in teaching and learning he gained from integrating visual learning software into his language arts curriculum.  Kevin shares both the opportunities and challenges presented by this type of technology integration.

  10. For more information • Go to the textbook companion website: • http://www.pearsonhighered.com/obannon2e • Or http://web.utk.edu/~bobannon/preparing

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