Technology For Teaching Chapter 9

Visual literacy can be developed through which two approaches?

Decoding and encoding

What are the advantages and limitations of teaching with visuals?

Some advantages of teaching with visuals include that they are easy to use, all students can view it, and it's inexpensive. Also, they're are various types of visuals to choose from. Some disadvantages of visuals include the bulky hardware that is required and they are two-dimensional, limiting the view. Also, some of the equipment that is used to show the visuals can be expensive.

Describe two ways a teacher might use photographs as part of instruction.

There are many ways to use photographs during instruction. A teacher can use photographs of local architecture to help teach a unit on the different styles of architecture. Also, a teacher can take pictures during a class field trip. Later, they can be used to follow up on a lesson during class.

In your own words, describe some of the guidelines for using presentation graphics software.

There are some guidelines for using presentation graphics software. First, one has to be sure that they have the proper hardware to support the presentation, such as a digital projector. Also, make sure that the graphics are able to be read clearly and that the colors do not blend into one another. Last, make sure to not use any material that may be copyrighted. This includes images, videos, and audio.

Which visual category illustrates movement or change in time and space?

Transformational

Which visual category conveys a concept or topic by implying similarity?

analogical

A visual representation of abstract relationships such as chronologies and quantities can be represented as:

charts

The following list describes variables that affect students':

decoding a visual

A factor that influences students' decoding of visuals is:

developmental level

________ is a mounted video camera used to project flat images or small objects.

document camera

A chart should depict multiple concepts and relationships.

false

Any type of marker can be used to mark on an overhead transparency.

false

Complex and realistic images are usually more effective for instruction.

false

Seeing a visual automatically ensures that the viewer will learn from the display.

false

Teaching materials are filled with images, these visuals are primarily motivational, and teachers should consider them decorative.

false

Visuals complicate information that is difficult to understand.

false

Numerical data describing relationships and data trends, can be visually represented as a:

graph

The LEAST desirable arrangement of visual elements is:

imbalance

Which visual category illustrates theoretical or abstract relationships?

interpretive

To develop encoding visual literacy skills, students might:

learn and practice storyboarding techniques.

Which visual category shows the qualitative relationships among elements?

organizational

A ________ incorporates visual combinations of images, lines, color, and words. It is intended to be an attention grabber and communicate a message quickly.

poster

The arrangement of ideas in a logical order is:

sequencing

A key advantage of visuals over words is that visual images can translate abstract ideas into a more realistic format.

true

Because visuals look like the thing they represent, they are a more easily remembered and link to the original idea.

true

Elementary aged children tend to read images in sections or parts rather than understand the meaning of the whole image.

true

Good visual design will increase the viewer's active engagement with the message.

true

Posters should not be left on display for too long because their message is quickly ignored.

true

PowerPoint is an example of presentation software.

true

Producing visuals can be an effective way of understanding the uses of visuals.

true

The details that add realism to pictures can distract younger learners, and therefore detract from their learning.

true

Very young children may have difficulty discriminating between realistic images and the objects they depict.

true

When intense complementary colors are placed directly next to each other the viewer gets an unpleasant vibrating effect.

true

________ is the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create visual messages.

visual literacy

Which of the following will NOT improve the legibility of a visual?

A visually busy and patterned background