An example of visual communication in the classroom.

                                    Word as Image

This test proves that by combining vision with sounds, we can remember things better. Firstly, we were read the words and just listened to them. They were read at a relatively fast pace to match the video. 

We were then tested on how many we could remember. I remembered 11 from this test. 

After watching the video, we did the test again. I scored 23. Over double the amount i had the first time. This test determines if we are a visual learner/ thinker or not. The experiment was carried out as a class and as a result, 22 out of 23 students all had at least 5 more words than the first test. 

I also noticed that 'vampire' was the word i remembered the most, I think this is because it had the colour red in the animation as well as movement relating to the word. Either that or i'm just drawn to vampires!

By visually learning in the classroom using colourful and arty resources such as crayons, felts, paint, play dough and flash cards, Children independently explore the different ways in which they can present pictures and numbers. These tend to be colourful. With a hands on approach, they are developing their cognitive skills and becoming more aware of the different colours that make more of an impact to them.

Acquiring the knowledge of visual communication and how it is useful in your future career...

If you think of a situation where you might apply for a job in teaching, Visual communication can play a key part in how effectively you teach. Think of it as a creative flair swaying the interviewer in your favour as you provide an indulging and imaginative lesson to a class of children, making education fun to learn emotionally, physically but most importantly visually, given the fact our eyes use 70% of our sensory receptors. Visual Communication towards the children will provide a great understanding of the work being taught to them and allow them to remember a great deal more than they would without the added visual treats you add in!!

The use of colour and font in relation to visual communication in primary education...

Did you know that 70% of our sensory receptors in our bodies reside in our eyes. This means our eyes pay most attention things especially when they catch your attention straight away. We don't realise how much we depend on our eyes. We take for granted things that we notice almost instantly. For example, take this sign:

The first thing you will notice is the bold red outline of the triangle. This is because red is a sign of danger or warning so we are instantly drawn to the colour red. You will also notice the big bold exclamation mark which is central to the sign. Imagine if the exclamation mark wasn't bold but thin and italic? It would not stand out as much. This is why we influence primary education with as much big text and colour as possible to ensure the children instantly recognise what is being shown to them. This technique also allows the children to remember a larger capacity of information.

Wiki Spaces.

A Wiki is a useful space where you can share work and have group discussion  with as many people as you want. There is an administrator which determines who joins your group and then it can be used for research and for group discussions on things such as assignments. 

Things such as videos, pod casts, interviews and lots more can be posted on this site and shared immediately with your chosen audience. It is a brilliant way yo keep up to date with work, business plans and even work outside education when in need of your workplace's weekly rota for example.