Chapter 1 and 2 Summary
While reading the two chapters of the book, the author made
very good points on how the instruction of students and how students in general
rely on devices and screens, utilizing these mediums to better interact with
each other and divulge in various social environments. While reading, I came across one section that
is very applicable within my own classroom. Section, titled “What Does It Mean to
Represent an Idea Visually”. The section
discusses the usage of visual media in the classroom, referring to medium such
as Facebook and Instagram that use visual media to help foster learning. The
section also talks about how “reading will not only encompass print but also
images, sound, and motion as well” (CITATION).
This section is very important as I use visual media to aid
my instruction within my own classroom. Instagram is one social media site I
use to garner feedback on how my students infer and draw from the pictures and
videos I post. Using visual and emotional ques, I am able to dig deeper into
the thought process of my students and how they come to conclusions. Also, it aids in seeing different
perspectives, fostering discussion amongst each other.
Although the author has very interesting ideas within the
book, in my opinion, the book is tailored towards secondary education, making
it difficult to morph the activities to fit lower grades such as my third-grade
class. I do wish the author displayed ideas that fit all grade levels,
especially those related to visual ques, as they would be critical in lower
grade levels such as kindergarten.
All in all, the first two chapters offers great insight on
different activities and how they can be applicable in the classroom. Also, they
offer a different perspective on the transition of learning from students and
how instruction can change to meet the change of students.
I lean heavily on visuals in the classroom as well. The book does seem geared toward higher education, I can't quite imagine my 6 year old blogging. :P
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