The Power of Multiliteracies
How can multiliteracies be demonstrated through an app like Linoit.com?
When creating monthly Character Development linoits I will often upload an infographic as a teaching tool or a reference for myself or the students. I find them visually appealing, succinct, and effective in guiding instruction and supporting learning. The infographics support a multiliteracies approach as they are multimodal with visual images, icons, and text. Here are a few infographics that support the multiliteracies framework of overt instruction, situated practice, transformed practice, and critical framing.
In order to practice the multiliteracies framework in the classroom, the educator must consider and include student voice in creating an inclusive and engaging educational environment. The infographic below illustrates the student perspective of well-being in the classroom. This image is linked to further information about student well-being.
The Iceberg Illusion visually demonstrates to students what is required to experience success.
An educator, Lee Araoz, asked students to explain what growth mindset means and to give an example that shows how they exhibit a growth mindset in some aspect of their life.
When you click on this infographic you will read student responses posted on a padlet (which is very similar to the linoit app).
When educators are explicitly teaching a skill, this gradual release of responsibility model outlines the process to transfer knowledge from educator to student.
Global Competencies are part of our school board's rethink secondary initiative. As an elementary educator, it is important to know what will be expected of our students as they move forward into high school.
This infographic provides a snapshot of the six competencies that will be required of secondary students.
As students continue to use social media, educators have a responsibility to teach, coach, and support students to navigate and participate in a positive way. Engaging in conversations and critical thinking discussions concerning the internet and social media can result in more informed students.
Post this Critical Thinking infographic so everyone can engage in good critical thinking questions for curriculum as well as for everyday discussions of social and school events.
What is an infographic?
An Infographic is a visual and text resource that informs the reader. There are several sites that educators and students can use, for free, to create their own infographic. Here are a few free sites:
Canva
Piktochart
Venngage
As students become increasingly "connected" with social media, they need to develop a critical lens to interpret what they read, see, and view online.