Module 6:Visual Knowledge Representation

   1-Introduction to Visual Communication

Studies confirm the power of visuals in learning, as they are stored in the long-term memory. Words, instead, tend to be processed by the short-term memory, and therefore, sooner forgotten. Visual cues transmit information faster, improve comprehension, trigger emotions and motivate learners if used properly. Tools like pinwords mix text and image to create stunning visuals. 

2-Images and Fair Use

Poner imágenes a un concepto abstracto en el cerebro surte un efecto inmediato

Where can we find great images?

Flickr

Flickr . It was the first user-generated image hosting site where an active community of millions of bloggers and photographers are grouped by interest.
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Check out this beautiful selection of 20 under 20

Pinterest

Pinterest is a social network that allows members to create and manage personal pinboards. 

Instagram

Undoubtedly, Instagram is currently the most popular social networking site among teenagers.

Use a COPYRIGHT FREE IMAGE BANK.Stunning collections like Pixabay, Morgue File or EveryStockPhoto allow users to use their images free of copyright.

  Where can we find CC images to use for teaching and learning?
Flickr CC offers a selection of the images authors have donated free of rights.
Google Advanced Image search Google selects images according their right of use from all the web 

150 Amazing Writing prompts Pictures from Kevin Cummins

3-Mind Maps

Digital Mind mapping fosters the visual connections of ideas to transform information into knowledge

Mindmeister

Mindmeister is one of our favourite tools.  On the basic plan users have 3 free maps, but the number is unlimited with Google Drive App for Mindmeister. 
Some examples of English projects made visual with this tool.

Coggle and Mindmup

These are other great services integrated in your Google drive to make really simple mind-maps. Here are some tutorials

Edynco

Edynco is the ultimate mind map specifically designed to build lesson plans and even make them interactive. .

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-mind-maps-to-unleash-your-brains-creativity-1348869811

4-Canvas

  Digital canvas allow you to get your webpage designed in seconds, often in a drag-and-drop fashion, to let your creativity flow. Let's have a look at some mind-blowing tools: Blendspace, Canva and Prezi.

Blendspace

Blendspace is a great, simple tool for education. Grabbing content from the web around a topic to share in a beautiful design has never been easier: videos, text, images, links come together in seconds. Check it out with this example. Give it a go

Canva

Canva is, when it comes to visual design, a winning tool. Endless possibilities for state-of-the-art design made easy and free. Trendy formats like social media covers, instagram posts, posters etc. 

Prezi

Prezi has a been a milestone in the presentation software, in the post-Powerpoint era. From an empty canvas or creative templates

5-Infographics

Information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. They have been around for a while but they are now a really popular means of communication. Wikipedia.

Visually

Visually is a great site to find amazing infographics. Check out these examples!
DO YOU WISH TO CREATE INFOGRAPHICS?
Picktochart
Infogram
Visually
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