Literacy Through Photography (LTP)

Photography in Education TECH2113 Dr. Alaa Sadik Department of Instructional & Learning Technologies www.alaasadik.net [email_address]

Photography in Education TECH2113 Week 2 Introduction: Photographs in Teaching & Learning Part One: Literacy Through Photography (LTP)

Introduction: Photographs in Teaching & Learning

1. Types of Media

Text

Image

Audio

A simple representation of forms or objects by means of lines, curves and indicators to explain idea or show relationship. Line Drawing

A simple and attractive artwork that helps simplify concept or make an idea or relationship simple and clear. Illustrated Drawing

A simple drawing uses symbols, directions, keys and icons t o simplify an actual location or situation. Kroki

A group of pictures in a specified sequence that tell a story or illustrate a phenomena with titles and captions. Sequenced Drawing

A complex picture aims to explain the similarities and differences between two or more objects. Comparative Drawing

A simple comic drawing designed to tell a story and evoke emotions and consists of one or more frames with captions. Cartoon

A simple-lined humorous or satirical drawing that simplifies or exaggerates a person or event. Caricatures

A map is a simplified depiction of a space or specific region, which highlights relations between objects within that space with navigational aids and appropriate scale. Maps

A poster is a graphic advertisement aims to post a specific message quickly and simply in a public place. Posters

A chart is a visual representation of data ( using lines, bars, pies… ) that displays the relationship among variables, usually cast along x and y axes. Charts

Flowcharts A flowchart is a diagram consisting of a set of specified symbols ( rectangles, diamonds, circle.. ) and connecting arrows that shows step-by-step progression through a procedure, process or system.

Hierarchical Diagrams A way to organize or categorize data, people or things using levels of organization, moving from broader general categories to narrow specific ones.

Geometrical Figures A two- or three-dimensional drawing illustrates a geometrical concept or relationship using accurate measures.

Screenshots A screenshot is an image captured by the computer to record the visible items on the monitor or another visual output device.

A visual representation captured using ordinary or special optical or digital camera. Photographs

Line Drawing

Illustrated Drawing

Kroki

Sequenced Drawing

Comparative Drawing

Cartoon

Caricatures

Maps

Posters

Charts Flowchart Hierarchical Drawing Geometrical Figures Screenshots Photographs Types of Instructional Images

2. Instructional images as a primary source material

Introduction: Photographs in Teaching & Learning Dale’s Cone of Experience

3. Using optical & digital photographs in education: Why? How?

3. Using optical & digital photographs in education: Why?

Learner preferences and styles can more effectively be addressed.

Enhanced learning and retention take place through the use of visual material.

Bring deeper understanding to complex subject matter.

Help students focus attention.

Improve the decision-making process.

Speed adoption of major change.

Motivate learners.

3. Using optical & digital photographs in education: How?

Print format

Books

Portrait

Newsletters

Presentations

TV screen

Image CD

The Web

4. Lab Activities

A. Find images

B. Define and describe images

Part One: Literacy Through Photography (LTP)

1. Visual Literacy (VL)

“ Visual Literacy means being able to read and compose images”.

“ The ability to discriminate and interpret visual actions, objects and other images, while gaining meaning from them ”.

1. Visual Literacy (VL)

“ Visual literacy skills are required for effective learning and teaching via images”.

2. The structure/syntax of visual literacy

Scale

Dimension

Motion

Depth

Location

Background

…

LTP uses photography to teach critical and creative thinking, communication and visual literacy.

LTP increases student competence in constructing meaning from images that incorporate various curriculum-based subjects.

LTP helps students sharpen their powers of observation.

LTP increases’ ability to locate information, analyze, reason and form conclusions about the photograph.

LTP opens up new worlds for students and engages them to write in more meaningful ways.

LTP helps students to think more consciously about the details they see.

3. Enhancing student’s literacy through photography: How?

By asking your students the right questions, they can learn to read photographs and discovering the story behind the image.

For Example:

What information is conveyed by:

gesture?

expression?

the clothing worn in the photograph?

the background?

the use of props?

For Example:

- Who created the image?

- Who is the audience of the image?

- For what purpose was the image created?

- What is the message of the image?

- Why was the image arranged that way?

4. Student Objectives/Roles in LTP

Practice the skills of observing and interpreting photographs.

Transform visual information into strong descriptive language.

Find/create images that describe/illustrate a specific point of view or issue.

5. Teacher Objectives/Roles in LTP

Facilitate discussions of photographs, helping students find the story behind details.

Ask the questions and encourage the responses - that direct students.

Validate and explore the meaning of the interpretative comments of students.

6. Lab Activities

A. Content & image analysis (various student books)

Discussions & Conclusions

Literacy Through Photography (LTP)

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