According to Hume (2011, p. 100). Visuals do the following:
- -Help students with visual preference understand subject matter
- -Function as a universal language for English Language Learners
- -Mirror the increasingly visual orientation of today’s society
- -Inspire creativity by helping us focus on details that are often missed when we don’t have an image to refer to
The literature and research on visual literacy is fascinating and very thorough. As teachers, our time is valuable and finite. So here are some examples and ideas that will allow you to go ahead and hit the ground running.