In Chapter 1, the author talks about multimodal texts, and the importance of using images that represent words. I think that this idea is especially important for younger kids, because pictures can be a big help to those students who aren't sure what they are reading about yet. They can look at a picture of an elephant, and know that the funny-looking word that they can't read, must actually be the word elephant.
I thought that it was interesting how in chapter 2, children were introduced to making videos. I think that this concept is a little advanced for young kids, like the ones who the author mentions. In the 1st grade classroom I am placed in, I cannot see any of them actually figuring out how to create a film, and staying on task long enough to get something out of it. So, I don't think that creating videos/films is best for younger students.
The rest of the chapters mostly focus on how students create their own literacy, through games and movies, books and music. I think that this is really neat, and it shows how varied students' experiences can be.
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I also agree that pictures are extremely important for beginner readers.
ReplyDeleteTechnology is being integrated into classrooms at younger and younger ages, and allows students to be more motivated and engaged. I believe students would be able to focus and stay on task creating a video rather that listening to the teacher talk, and get more out of it because they would be more interested in it.