Deck 9: Enhancing Learning With Text and Visuals

Question 1

Mrs.Swanson has noticed her 7th grade students rarely pay attention to the illustrations in their social studies textbook.As part of an upcoming lesson on community and culture,Mrs.Swanson will be teaching her students how to look at images and decipher meaning.Understanding how to read and derive meaning from visuals is
A.Art
B.Photo literacy
C.Decoding
D.Encoding

Answer 1

Decoding

Question 2

Good visual design will increase the viewer's active engagement with the message.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A key advantage of visuals over words is that visual images can translate abstract ideas into a more realistic format.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Posters should not be left on display for too long because their message is quickly ignored.

Question 5

Visuals complicate information that is difficult to understand.

Question 6

The arrangement of ideas in a logical order is
A.Verbal literacy
B.Sequencing
C.Visual literacy
D.Charting

Question 7

Very young children may have difficulty discriminating between realistic images and the objects they depict.

Question 8

The following list describes variables that affect students'...
o Age of students
o Cultural background
o Image preferences
A.Social growth
B.Socioeconomic status
C.Communication skills
D.Decoding of a visual

Question 9

PowerPoint is an example of presentation software.

Question 10

Visual literacy can be developed through which two approaches?
A.Decoding and discussion
B.Decoding and encoding
C.Encoding and creative commons
D.Uploading and downloading

Question 11

A visual representation of abstract relationships such as chronologies and quantities can be represented as
A.Charts
B.Photos
C.Drawings
D.Videos

Question 12

_____________________ is the learned ability to interpret visual messages accurately and to create visual messages.
A.Artistic skill
B.Graphic design
C.Visual literacy
D.Abstract thinking

Question 13

Because visuals look like the thing they represent,they are a more easily remembered and link to the original idea.

Question 14

Numerical data describing relationships and data trends,can be visually represented as a
A.Poster
B.Photograph
C.Chart
D.Graph

Question 15

A chart should depict multiple concepts and relationships.

Question 16

Teaching materials are filled with images.These visuals are primarily motivational,and teachers should consider them decorative.

Question 17

Elementary aged children tend to read images in sections or parts rather than understand the meaning of the whole image.

Question 18

Producing visuals can be an effective way of understanding the uses of visuals.

Question 19

Complex and realistic images are usually more effective for instruction.

Question 20

Seeing a visual automatically ensures that the viewer will learn from the display.

Question 21

Describe two ways a teacher might use photographs as part of instruction.

Question 22

Steven is a 9th grader in Mrs.Sandusky's creative writing class.He has been given a visual essay project.The assignment should consist primarily of visuals and very little text.Which of the following is NOT an effective way for Steven to begin planning his project?
A.Take random photographs
B.Storyboarding
C.Sketches
D.Concept mapping software
Short-Answer and Essay Questions.

Question 23

List and discuss the advantages or purposes of using visuals in the classroom.

Question 24

Which visual category shows the qualitative relationships among elements?
A.Interpretive
B.Analogical
C.Organizational
D.Transformational

Question 25

____________________ is a mounted video camera used to project flat images or small objects.
A.Presentation software
B.Document camera
C.Overhead projector
D.LCD projector

Question 26

Discuss the ways in which developmental and cultural differences can affect children's decoding of visuals.

Question 27

Name six types of visuals commonly found in the classroom.

Question 28

Draw or describe an example of a(n)_______________ visual.
(Note: Insert realistic,analogical,organizational,relational,transformational,or interpretive in the test item.)

Question 29

Which visual category conveys a concept or topic by implying similarity?
A.Interpretive
B.Analogical
C.Organizational
D.Transformational

Question 30

Characterize the relationship between degree of realism in a visual and the amount of learning derived from it.

Question 31

What are two methods of capturing visuals?

Question 32

Which visual category illustrates theoretical or abstract relationships?
A.Interpretive
B.Analogical
C.Organizational
D.Transformational

Question 33

Provide an example in which cartoons could be used for instruction.

Question 34

In your own words,describe some of the guidelines for using presentation graphics software.

Question 35

Which visual category illustrates movement or change in time and space?
A.Interpretive
B.Analogical
C.Organizational
D.Transformational

Question 36

Describe a lesson in which you would integrate visuals to promote learning.Choose a topic of interest to you.

Question 37

Think about creating a presentation on the topic of caring for the planet.What might your visuals look like for a group of elementary students? How would the visuals change if you were giving the presentation as part of professional development for teachers?

Question 38

A 10th grade history teacher,Mr.McGeehan,is concerned about his students' lack of interest during lectures.In order to capture student attention and solidify historical concepts,Mr.McGeehan has decided to incorporate class discussion of contextual photographs.Which of the following is NOT an effective delivery method for sharing images during a lecture?
A.Overhead projector
B.Printed visuals
C.PowerPoint presentation
D.Audio podcast

Question 39

Generate a list of guidelines for making photographs more effective.

Question 40

A __________ incorporates visual combinations of images,lines,color,and words.It is intended to be an attention grabber and communicate a message quickly.
A.Photograph
B.Cartoon
C.Transparency
D.Poster

Question 41

In your grade level or subject area,how would you integrate technology and visuals to meet the needs of struggling and/or advanced students?