Module 6 - 'The eyes have it!!!' ( A visual Learner's Paradise)

I think ‘Bubbl.us’ and ‘Glogster’ are fantastic classroom resources that’s are not only interactive but the visual aspect makes them extremely appealing. I think these would be very useful and appropriate for visual learners.I am currently teaching a Year 10 English class on 'Australian Image' and this would be a wonderful opportunity for students to mind map their ideas of Australian Culture and Identity. Students would be able to use all the visual techniques learnt in class and have fun creating their very own glog. This would also encourage acceptable use of the laptops and demonstrate to them what is possible on the internet. I like it how audio can be added, creating another dimension to the students’ work. I feel as though these tasks are very good for differentiation especially as this is a lower ability class. Bubbl.us’ is a fun way to mindmap. Mindmapping is an excellent study technique and strategy used constantly in the classroom. By getting students to create their own mindmap on the material studied in class, not only are they enhancing their studying skills but they are also individualising it; creating a mindmap and categories they understand. Although this is very directed at students who have laptops, I feel that it could be used as a class, especially with an interactive whiteboard. As part of a recent English program I wrote, I included Bubbl.us' as a teacher and student resource. I will definately utilise this wonderful resource in the classroom.