This week was all about the visual learning of students. We discussed two separate topics one was on the Visual learning of students we watched a video of Martin Scorsese http://www.edutopia.org/martin-scorsese-teaching-visual-literacy talking about how visual learning is something he is passionate about.We also looked at many resources for visual learning such as Flickr, PicLit, and Photopeach. They are all resources available to everyone who wants to create a visual literacy. Another discussion we had was about the Appropriate Usage Policies of the schools we are teaching in or near. This policy is a statement that guides the students through the right way of using the internet and computers at the school. It is a policy that most schools have students and faculty sign so they are fully responsible for their actions.
In our Tech explorations this week we explored several different resources some that I have never heard before. One that what new to me that I enjoyed exploring was Math Dictionary http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html
This resource is great for Kids it's every math term explained in a simple yet accurate way. So simple for kids to learn and enjoy while learning too, because it's not just plain text its pictures and colorful explanations.
Another tech exploration that I had never heard of before and I enjoyed looking through it was the Spicynodes. http://www.spicynodes.org/
This resource is a concept mapping resource but with so much more creativity. It is a fun source and allows students to become creative in their own way. There is no holding the students back their creativity can sky rocket. In the resource individuals are able to map their concepts with multiple designs and templates made available for them.
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