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We live in a world that is both very digital and visual. Instead of written letters, many of my communications with my friends and family use images and animations. If we know that students are engaged in this type of communication, then why not tap into it. In this edition of Teaching with Tech, I will define and share examples of different types of visual digital technology and give examples of how students could create them for classroom use.
What is a Meme, GIF, and Emoji?
What is a Meme, GIF, and Emoji?
Meme
Meme
- An Internet meme is a cultural artifact that spreads rapidly, reaching a very large digital audience within a short period of time. Memes are often puzzling, humorous, entertaining or inspiring. The infectious content is often delivered through images or video files but a meme can also be simply text.
Animated GIF (Pronounced JIFF)
Animated GIF (Pronounced JIFF)
- An animated GIF is a GIF file that includes multiple images or "frames." These frames are played back in sequence when the file is opened or displayed in a web browser. The result is an animated clip or a short movie.
Emoji
Emoji
- An emoji is a small icon that can be placed inline with text. While smiley faces are the most commonly used emojis, they can also represent people, places, animals, objects, flags, and symbols. By inserting emojis into a message, you can emphasize a feeling or simply replace words with symbols.
Classroom Use?
Classroom Use?
Memes, GIFs, and Emojis can be used many ways in the classroom, but why use visual communication?
- Visual communication saves time by relaying messages faster
- Visual communication ensures that a clear, unified message is delivered
- Visual communication helps to provide a shared, consistent experience
- Visual communication results in better retention of the information
OK, so how could I use visual communication in my classroom?
OK, so how could I use visual communication in my classroom?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Classroom Rules and Expectations
Classroom Rules and Expectations
Content and Understanding
Content and Understanding
How Can We Create Our Own?
How Can We Create Our Own?
The easiest way to create your own meme is using Google Drawings. Students can easily search and insert an image, then add their text. Once completed, the Google Drawing can be shared or downloaded as an image.
Google Photos has an animation feature for creating GIFs. I created the following addition problem GIF:
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