Visual Literacy

[Juvenile Justice Center School <juvjusti@ICANECT.NET>]

LM_NETters:

        The administration here would like to curtail mostly all videos,
even when they're used to reinforce the reading of literature.  After
several years of building up our film library with titles that complement
books and stories that the teachers teach, I'm a little discouraged that we
may be prevented from using this medium.  I've presented my case for visual
literacy, even offering to demonstrate ways films can be integrated into the
curriculum.  There's still some resistance and feeling that films are just
babysitters.  Any thoughts, ideas, examples how your school uses videos in
an instructional setting would be greatly appreciated. I need more ammo!!

Debbie Samuels
Media Specialist
Juvenile Justice Center School
http://www.educational.net/special/juvjusti