Laura's Bookshelf

Chapter 6 is all about visual learning tools, such as videos and photos.  Teachers can have students learn through digital storytelling, video documentaries, and other photo/video tools.

Instead of having students research a subject and then write a paper about that subject, the students could create their own documentary.  This way the students can learn hands-on through  inquiry, creativity, and higher-order thinking.

Businesses also need to teach its employees certain things–whether it is training for a job or information about another company.  Certain managers could create the informational videos in such a way that will engage the other employees and help them learn, but will also help the manager fully understand the information he/she is relating.

I recently created a video for a session that taught students about communications in the global environment.  While the video served as an interesting method to teach the students, it also helped me memorize and know the information that was in the video.  I highly recommend teachers use these learning tools to help the new generation of hands-on learners.