Visual Literacy: 2009 Photos of the Year

[Frank W. Baker]

On my website, the Media Literacy Clearinghouse, I annually post links to news organizations' "Photos of the Year." This year is no exception. I like to incorporate many of these images in my workshops in order to explore visual literacy. Since today's students are exposed to more images than ever, and because our world is so visual, I like to include this element in all of my work with both teachers and students. You might also be interested in my visual literacy web site.

[Shelbie Witte]

Groovy! thanks, Frank!

[Ryan Goble]

Hey Frank I'm reading on my iPhone so I may be missing some info but could u post URL s for your pages so everyone knows where to go? Thanks as always for sharing!

[Frank W. Baker]

they're hyperlinked on the blog: don't you see that?

[Ryan Goble]

Ahhhh no the iPhone ning reader does not clearly show the links - ignore my last comment!!

[Frank W. Baker]

how can i ignore it...it's already out there for everybody to read...ha ha...

[Wisdom]

As always, starting with the visual is engaging and builds momentum in a large-group discussion. It also gives us a chance to point to skills students already have, even though they usually have NO idea that they have these valuable skills at all! Thanks for the link!