There have always been multi-modal literature
throughout history. Overtime multi-modal literacy has evolved mainly due to the
fact of being able to learn more efficiently and effectively. There are many
ways in which multi-modal literature can enhance learning. With research,
regarding the ways in which people learn, it is more prevalent than ever, of the
importance of using multi-modal literature within an educational setting. However
with the onset of the technology revolution and generational differences for
educators themselves, barriers have been identified for the effective
implementation of technology based multi-modal literacy. The importance for
pre-existing teachers and pre-service teachers to become actively involved with
personal development regarding ICT, is of upmost import ants if educators are
able to actively engage the newer generations of students.
Images
All literacy is a
learning tool, and the same goes for an image. I’m sure I won’t be the only
person to say this but “An image speaks a thousand words”. We as educators need
to use images in such a way that students are able to find those thousand
words. These words are achieved by using higher order thinking skills for
example. Knowledge of the image, like where did the image come from, when was
the image taken. Analysis and evaluation will then take their part to
understand perspectives and ideas of that image. Students could then share their
ideas with one another or present individually. This would allow for an
individual expression of the image, while working collaboratively would bring
together everybody’s ideas and perceptions with possibilities of creating new
ones.
SAMR model links
Substitution level
At the most basic level
and image could identify an item, for example, a machinery tool within the
workshop, having a photo of the equipment and then a name of the equipment. (Identification).
Augmentation
At the augmentation level, an example could be that the same image with text embedded on the image identifying
different parts of that machine.
Modification level
At the modification level,
could be different website links, embedded onto the image and allowing students
to gain access via ICT to review content about that machine.
Redefinition level
At the redefinition level,
students could source an image of the machine. Split the class up to
investigate different aspects of the machine, and research. Manipulate image
with embedded Qcode linking to a website that the students have created, with
the content that they have researched, analysed and evaluated. Laminating the
image and stick next to the machine, students can learn every aspect of that
machine by scanning with smartphone phone or I pads with the Qcode reader
installed. At this level students are becoming independent learners working in
collaboration while facilitating higher order thinking.
Resizing and uploading digital images
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I used Microsoft paint to re-size my image. There are many free
downloadable programs for the ability to re-size images and are very easy to
use.
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It is important to be aware of the various file types, JPG, GIF, PNG,
these all vary in file size and quality.
How to re size an image in paint link
Access and upload digital images to Flickr
Flicker
is free, and could be considered as digital photo album stored in cyberspace
were you can upload, manage and share images. It allows the user to set privacy
settings to control who is looking at yours photos, while having comment
functions for e.g. friends and family. Because data is stored remotely you will
always have your photos for e.g., house fires technology disasters have the
ability to wipe out life long memories, however programs like these will ensure
a safe place for photos and images.
Image
Creation
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Can be by camera
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Can be created using fine motor skills, artwork, painting, digitally
(traditional method)
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Manipulation
Image manipulation
Image
manipulation can be achieved by using the most basic of programs like Paint.
However the more advanced the program the more advanced the functions and
options that you will able to achieve. Photoshop is a more advanced image
manipulation program with many different functions, you can achieve all types of creativity to any image while using programs like these. This is also an
excellent program for scanning old images into the program and perform
restorations for enhancement, and because it has now been digitized you could
also say that it is now immortal. (Hard copies perish with age)
Link to how to use Photoshop
References
(2015). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGwaaFJyq
(2015). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kETJzpEJeH4
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