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Visual Learning through Technology

Visual Learning through Technology. MCTEC October 15, 2010 Kate Gavalier. What is Visual Learning?. Visual learning is a teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and techniques.

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Visual Learning through Technology

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  1. Visual Learning through Technology MCTEC October 15, 2010 Kate Gavalier

  2. What is Visual Learning? Visual learning is a teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and techniques. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_learning]

  3. thought webs thought diagrams Graphic organizers concept maps idea maps mind maps

  4. Why should we use these tools? • Allows students to make concrete representations of abstract concepts • “an external representation of semantic memory” • “Combining visual and verbal modes for cognitive processing reduces the burdon(sic) on working memory, expanding the brain's ability for coping with complex cognitive task requirements.” [Tergan, S. (2004). Concept maps for managing individual knowledge. Paper presented at the first international conference on concept mapping: Pamplona, Spain. Retrieved April 27, 2007 from: http://www.iwm-kmrc.de/workshops/sim2004/pdf_files/Tergan.pdf ]

  5. These tools can be used in place of... • Note taking • Exploring cause and effect relationships or displaying a train of thought • Outlining • Prewriting strategies • Brainstorm topics for writing • Text comprehension: summarizing

  6. Mind Mapping vs. Concept Mapping • Mind maps – shows connections in a hierarchical manner • Mind maps - Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing. • Concept maps – show connections between concepts in more diverse patterns

  7. Cost-based Software Inspiration Kidspiration SMART Ideas concept-mapping software

  8. Free Web-Based Software Webspiration Bubbl.us Mappio • Mind 42 • States of Matter map Wallwisher Other Sites

  9. Webspiration Webspiration Username: mcesc Password: mcctc Email: gmail Username: mctec Password: mcctc Email: access Username: mcctc Password: mcctc Email: live

  10. Story Retelling The Three Pigs

  11. Try It Out • Alice in Wonderland • Cinderella • Little Red Riding Hood

  12. Again Let’s try it out... • Divide into three groups • Each group will represent a different branch of government • Determine three different functions of your branch • Complete the concept map for your branch on Bubbl.us

  13. Judicial Branch Username: judicial Password: mctec Legislative Branch Username: legislative Password: mctec Executive Branch Username: executive branch Password: mctec

  14. Check out my WIKI page http://mctec.wikispaces.com/gavalier K.Gavalier@MahoningESC.org

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