INTRODUCTION
Every day, we see and are exposed to hundreds perhaps thousands of images that pass
through our radar screens. Unfortunately, not many of us
know how to "read images."
Many of our students believe everything they see--including
digitally altered images sent to them online.
One of the ways to teach critical thinking and "media literacy" is to
start with the still image. Because of the Internet, it is
to easier than ever to
access these images. Here are some recommended sites:
Your school's arts educator is a perfect partner in
understanding the concepts of visual literacy. Your students can
start with paintings and then move onto other images, such as
photographs.
Because mobile phones now include cameras, and due to the size
and cost of digital cameras, it is easier than ever for students
to take photographs and incorporate images into their projects.
This web site is a resource and is designed to provide the K-12
educator ideas, readings, lesson plans and other valuable tools
for classroom instruction.
Click on the links in the left hand column to access those
resources.
Frank Baker
For additional resources, see
Visual Literacy Internet Resources
(ALA)
Recent Trends in
Media Use in Schools
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