SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 41
Download to read offline
ALE2013
bucharest
Toni tassani
@atassani
The cognitivepower of
LEARNING
VISUAL
A picture is worth
a thousand words
INFORMATION
&
NEW IDEAS
CHaracteristics
comicsof
LEVELSof ABSTRACTION
FIRSTthe whole
thenthe DETAILS
ACTIVE
READER
Storytelling
SYMBOLS&CONVENTIONS
PICTURES
&
TEXT
Words Pictures
Levelsof Abstraction
storytelling
VISUALLANGUAGE
ACTIVEREADER
PICTURES& TeXT
The WHOLEand the DETAILS
THANKYOU
ALE2013
bucharest
Toni tassani
@atassani
• McCloud, Scott. (1994). Understanding Comics. Kitchen Sink
Press
• Tufte, Edward. (1992).TheVisual Display of Quantitative
Information. Graphics Press.
• Eisner,Will. (1985). Comics and Sequential Art. Poorhouse press.
• Eisnerr,Will. (1996). Graphic Storytelling andVisual Narrative.
Poorhouse press.
• Sousanis, Nick (2012). Comics as a Tool for Inquiry. uniata
College. [http://www.juniata.edu/services/jcpress/voices/pdf/
2012/jv_2012_162-172.pdf]
• Sousanis, Nick. [Blog] .Spin,Weave and Cut. [http://
www.spinweaveandcut.blogspot.com.es/]
• Cohn, Neil. [Blog]. .Visual Language Lab. [http://
www.visuallanguagelab.com/vislang.html]

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Teaching and learning vocabulary
Teaching and learning vocabularyTeaching and learning vocabulary
Teaching and learning vocabularyjulianyeo
 
Scaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking Class
Scaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking ClassScaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking Class
Scaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking ClassMarsha J. Chan
 
Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
Reading, Listening and Writing SkillsReading, Listening and Writing Skills
Reading, Listening and Writing Skillsm nagaRAJU
 
Top 10 esl activities for big classes
Top 10 esl activities for big classesTop 10 esl activities for big classes
Top 10 esl activities for big classesJackie Bolen
 
Educational Games
Educational GamesEducational Games
Educational Gamesguestb09f79
 
How to learn vocabulary
How to learn vocabularyHow to learn vocabulary
How to learn vocabularyLokiC
 
49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesome
49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesome49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesome
49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesomeJackie Bolen
 
Esl Teaching Tips
Esl Teaching TipsEsl Teaching Tips
Esl Teaching TipsTyta Chan
 
Make learning a fun the use of games in esl classroom
Make learning a fun the use of games in esl classroomMake learning a fun the use of games in esl classroom
Make learning a fun the use of games in esl classroomFarjana Ferdous
 
Five Fun Activities to Build Listening Skills
Five Fun Activities to Build Listening SkillsFive Fun Activities to Build Listening Skills
Five Fun Activities to Build Listening Skillsallisg43
 
Task Based Language Teaching - TBLT
Task Based Language Teaching - TBLTTask Based Language Teaching - TBLT
Task Based Language Teaching - TBLTMüberra GÜLEK
 

Viewers also liked (11)

Teaching and learning vocabulary
Teaching and learning vocabularyTeaching and learning vocabulary
Teaching and learning vocabulary
 
Scaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking Class
Scaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking ClassScaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking Class
Scaffolding Learning in an Academic ESL Listening-Speaking Class
 
Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
Reading, Listening and Writing SkillsReading, Listening and Writing Skills
Reading, Listening and Writing Skills
 
Top 10 esl activities for big classes
Top 10 esl activities for big classesTop 10 esl activities for big classes
Top 10 esl activities for big classes
 
Educational Games
Educational GamesEducational Games
Educational Games
 
How to learn vocabulary
How to learn vocabularyHow to learn vocabulary
How to learn vocabulary
 
49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesome
49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesome49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesome
49 ways to make your esl speaking class awesome
 
Esl Teaching Tips
Esl Teaching TipsEsl Teaching Tips
Esl Teaching Tips
 
Make learning a fun the use of games in esl classroom
Make learning a fun the use of games in esl classroomMake learning a fun the use of games in esl classroom
Make learning a fun the use of games in esl classroom
 
Five Fun Activities to Build Listening Skills
Five Fun Activities to Build Listening SkillsFive Fun Activities to Build Listening Skills
Five Fun Activities to Build Listening Skills
 
Task Based Language Teaching - TBLT
Task Based Language Teaching - TBLTTask Based Language Teaching - TBLT
Task Based Language Teaching - TBLT
 

More from Toni Tassani

Dibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensar
Dibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensarDibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensar
Dibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensarToni Tassani
 
Putting order to your API ecosystem
Putting order to your API ecosystemPutting order to your API ecosystem
Putting order to your API ecosystemToni Tassani
 
How to implement agile
How to implement agileHow to implement agile
How to implement agileToni Tassani
 
Arquitectura para artesanos
Arquitectura para artesanosArquitectura para artesanos
Arquitectura para artesanosToni Tassani
 
Working with Distributed Teams
Working with Distributed TeamsWorking with Distributed Teams
Working with Distributed TeamsToni Tassani
 
Software Architecture for Developers
Software Architecture for DevelopersSoftware Architecture for Developers
Software Architecture for DevelopersToni Tassani
 
Hacking your Body Language
Hacking your Body LanguageHacking your Body Language
Hacking your Body LanguageToni Tassani
 
A few concepts for better software
A few concepts for better softwareA few concepts for better software
A few concepts for better softwareToni Tassani
 
SOLID and Better Design
SOLID and Better DesignSOLID and Better Design
SOLID and Better DesignToni Tassani
 
Agile retrospectives
Agile retrospectivesAgile retrospectives
Agile retrospectivesToni Tassani
 
xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012
xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012
xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012Toni Tassani
 
Knowledge sharing and cargo cult
Knowledge sharing and cargo cultKnowledge sharing and cargo cult
Knowledge sharing and cargo cultToni Tassani
 

More from Toni Tassani (12)

Dibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensar
Dibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensarDibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensar
Dibujar para facilitar. dibujar para pensar
 
Putting order to your API ecosystem
Putting order to your API ecosystemPutting order to your API ecosystem
Putting order to your API ecosystem
 
How to implement agile
How to implement agileHow to implement agile
How to implement agile
 
Arquitectura para artesanos
Arquitectura para artesanosArquitectura para artesanos
Arquitectura para artesanos
 
Working with Distributed Teams
Working with Distributed TeamsWorking with Distributed Teams
Working with Distributed Teams
 
Software Architecture for Developers
Software Architecture for DevelopersSoftware Architecture for Developers
Software Architecture for Developers
 
Hacking your Body Language
Hacking your Body LanguageHacking your Body Language
Hacking your Body Language
 
A few concepts for better software
A few concepts for better softwareA few concepts for better software
A few concepts for better software
 
SOLID and Better Design
SOLID and Better DesignSOLID and Better Design
SOLID and Better Design
 
Agile retrospectives
Agile retrospectivesAgile retrospectives
Agile retrospectives
 
xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012
xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012
xALEc. Agile-Barcelona Community events on 2012
 
Knowledge sharing and cargo cult
Knowledge sharing and cargo cultKnowledge sharing and cargo cult
Knowledge sharing and cargo cult
 

Recently uploaded

ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.MaryamAhmad92
 
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - EnglishGraduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - Englishneillewis46
 
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.christianmathematics
 
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...Pooja Bhuva
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfDr Vijay Vishwakarma
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxJisc
 
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptxOn_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptxPooja Bhuva
 
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptxHow to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptxCeline George
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxDr. Ravikiran H M Gowda
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxheathfieldcps1
 
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptxInterdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptxPooja Bhuva
 
Single or Multiple melodic lines structure
Single or Multiple melodic lines structureSingle or Multiple melodic lines structure
Single or Multiple melodic lines structuredhanjurrannsibayan2
 
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptxExploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptxPooja Bhuva
 
How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17
How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17
How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)Jisc
 
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...pradhanghanshyam7136
 
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdfMicro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdfPoh-Sun Goh
 
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functionsSalient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functionsKarakKing
 
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptxPlant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptxUmeshTimilsina1
 

Recently uploaded (20)

ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
ICT role in 21st century education and it's challenges.
 
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - EnglishGraduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
 
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
 
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
Sensory_Experience_and_Emotional_Resonance_in_Gabriel_Okaras_The_Piano_and_Th...
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
 
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
 
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptxOn_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
On_Translating_a_Tamil_Poem_by_A_K_Ramanujan.pptx
 
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptxHow to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
 
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptxInterdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
Interdisciplinary_Insights_Data_Collection_Methods.pptx
 
Single or Multiple melodic lines structure
Single or Multiple melodic lines structureSingle or Multiple melodic lines structure
Single or Multiple melodic lines structure
 
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptxExploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
Exploring_the_Narrative_Style_of_Amitav_Ghoshs_Gun_Island.pptx
 
How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17
How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17
How to Create and Manage Wizard in Odoo 17
 
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
 
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...Kodo Millet  PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
Kodo Millet PPT made by Ghanshyam bairwa college of Agriculture kumher bhara...
 
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdfMicro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
Micro-Scholarship, What it is, How can it help me.pdf
 
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functionsSalient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
 
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptxPlant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
Plant propagation: Sexual and Asexual propapagation.pptx
 

The Cognitive Power of Comics