The Developing Web

It is intriguing to see that from Web 1 version which consists of mostly read only content we have moved on to Web 2 which is designed for wide reading and also communication through writing and are now moving on to the Web 3 content which focuses on the individual. Web 3 will allow quicker and easier searches for individual needs. Web 3 should make advanced searchers that will do the work for you. I could imagine a search system that would act similarly to that of a computer searching through files and folders and it would be good if a system like that was created because a person might more likely attain the information they need in a much shorter time. It is interesting as to what a Web 4 might be like.

Web 2

As a student, I have enjoyed exploring Web 2 software and discovering ways in which this resource can be used to support my own education. It has been an exciting journey to learn new ways of using visual communication and I look forward to incorporating web 2 during learning and also using it as a resource for presentations.

The impact of Visual Communication Technology

Technology has impacted the education system in a positive way. Childrens inquisitiveness and desire to learn is evident when giving them an Ipad or computer with educational software because they are motivated to explore and discover for themselves what can be done with the resource.


Within primary schools, educators encourage independent learning by giving children the opportunity to use technology during the Foundation Phase. Children are able to reflect on their understanding of the areas being learnt by having opportunity to use creative software on interactive whiteboards, computers and Ipads. Opportunity to explore technology freely encourages children to use their cognitive skills and opens up an area whereby they can display the knowledge and understanding that they have. Adults can initiate children's learning by setting up software on a computer or empowering children to use technology independently by open up applications etc. This supports a child's desire to learn new things and display their skills, knowledge and understanding of areas within their learning.


Software made available through technological resources can impact on a child's learning in many ways. They are able to not only master the use of various applications in order to bet the best out of learning but also collaborate with others in order to create project work and video clips. Children being educated about different textures in art could be taught by the use of Web 2 software such as a Glog and those being taught about rhyming words within popular poems could be shown examples through the use of Tagedo's.




It is important that when using technology for visual communication, educators consider a dynamic approach to sharing information in order to encourage learners to think about the subject being taught. An example of this includes the creation of a bubble diagram which can be conducted on bubbl.us. Links can be made between subjects e.g. between different Philosophers. Philosophers have some agreements and disagreements. They are influenced by each other and develop thesis through continuous thought processes. Key words can be connected to the names of specific Philosophers which represent important elements of their thinking.


Technology is ever changing and it is therefore important that educators keep up to date with advances in order to provide the best opportunity for children to progress effectively and to get the most enjoyment out of their education. Children should be motivated and enthusiastic about learning and what better way than to use technology in order to support that!

The importance of Visual Communication within Education through the use of Technology.

This Module has impacted upon my understanding of the importance of using creative ways to communicate information. It has also made me aware of the variety of software made available to use within education. The use of visual communication through technology enables a person to keep focused and learn personally from what is produced. Internet resources such as Wiki Spaces and Seafile,  are excellent for collaborating with others.

Technology is an important aspect in education and should be used to enhance the learning experience. Visual Communication can help learners to understand information being taught. Visual resources can encourage, interest and motivate response.

By producing informative blogs and using Web2 software, educators can support many learning styles especially the visual and auditory. Information can be more easily remembered because the learners have a 'trigger' (picture) in which to access learnt information within the long term memory. Using visual communication brings an interesting dynamic to education which in turn can encourage motivation and concentration.

Philosophy within Problem-based learning.

Problem-based learning is a strategy used within most areas of education. According to Claire and Maggi, problem-based learning is considered a philosophy in itself, Major and Savin-Baden (2011). It is important that an educator is equipped to produce dynamic lesson plans in order to support cognitive skills by using a variety of contexts.

The use of group activities and thought provoking questions will encourage higher levels of thinking and collaboration. This will result in the use of multiple intelligences and open up opportunity for the class individuals to make use of many learning styles in order to produce the best result within the learning process.

Open questions create a canvas for an elaborate productive lesson resulting in a rich conclusion that incorporates the input of learners. As it has been suggested, problem-based learning is open to the creativity of the teacher because learning is a complex process and takes occurs within various ways depending on the subject or skill being taught Major and Savin-Baden (2011).

Problem-based learning creates opportunity to think logically and creatively in order to compile routes within investigation. Active participation will result in a conclusion that is productive, accurate and dynamic, Major and Savin-Baden (2011).

A lesson that offers opportunity for people to collaborate together and share findings with others via a short presentation has a lasting effect within the memory and thereby allows the learners to retain the knowledge learnt.


Reference:
Major, C and Savin-Baden M (2011), Foundations of Problem-based Learning, England:Open University Press. p.5

Philosophers use creative thinking.

Within the area of Philosophy it is paramount that ideas are re-examined and looked at from varying perspectives. It is important that the Philosophers have rational reasons for their thoughts and that they convey their messages clearly to their audience. In a similar way, educators need to be teach clearly and technology can be used creatively in order to provide a stimulating environment.

Ideas need to be debated and looked at with a dynamic eye. Educational experiences within the area of philosophy should be conducted in a way that allows the learner to consider aspects of their thought that could possibly hold incorrect thesis that needs to be re-developed. Philosophy Frog within primary education for example holds the key to early experience of reflective practice whereby children are enabled to look at their thought process and discover the skill of 'seeing outside the box.' It is an exciting opportunity that allows children to acknowledge the views of other peers within a safe and friendly environment. Within the brain of children schema need to continually develop and be corrected according to the ideas of the theorist Bruner when he proposed the idea of a Spiral Curriculum.