Lynell+Burmark+-+Visual+Literacy

**A Vision for Visual Literacy** You’ve heard that Visual Literacy raises test scores, but what is it exactly and what does it mean for you as an educational leader? In this brief overview, get the practical definition and learn how you can model the principles. See what the latest research says about the play between visuals, text, and prior knowledge and how that determines optimal design for multimedia instruction. Take a fresh look at your SMART boards and some smarter ways to use them and the other technology tools you already have in your district. Learn to see; see to learn.


 * Handouts for this session:**
 * From IWBs to Interactive Worlds: Game-Changing Applications[[file:IWB-ERLC.pdf]]
 * Visual Literacy - Learn to See, See to Learn [[file:Burmark_VL-ERLC-Admin.pdf]]
 * Come on Board the Wordle Wagon [[file:Wordle.pdf]]
 * Scoop on Projectors [[file:Scoop on Projectors.pdf]]


 * Links in use during this session:**
 * Harnessing the Power of Visual Literacy


 * TodaysMeet backchannel discussion area for Lynell's session** (hashtag #lowflynell)