March
2009
Graphics & Images0
Which learning style/s does this ICT support?
Obviously graphics and images support visual learners. They allow students to understand and comprehend what is being said in a text to a greater level as they have a visual representation of the information.
How could this ICT be implemented as a good cognitive tool within the learning environment?
Not only can graphics and images enhance a student’s understanding on a given topic, but they can also be used to make the text they are reading more interesting and fun. Graphics and images can be used to capture the attention of students and keep them focused on the information being presented.
Students can also explore and experiment different ways of using graphics and images in their own work in order to make it more engaging and interesting to themselves and their audience.
How is this ICT enabling the development of creativity?
Graphics and images give students plenty of different opportunities to be creative with their work. For students who are less computer savvy than others, there are some simple, creative uses of graphics and images. This can include experimenting with different colours, positions and shapes of graphics and images on a page, or even creating a collage. For the more advanced students, they can explore and experiment with different image editing softwares such as ‘paint’ and ‘Adobe Photoshop.’
Reference:
Your Drawing Tool: Paint done in Paint by tyger_lyllie (flickr).
