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A Visual History - Graphic Novels In The Humanities

A Visual History - Graphic Novels In The Humanities | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Most English and social studies teachers no longer view graphic novels as simply "long comic books." The educational benefits of blending illustrations with narratives have been well established. But rarely do books come along that masterfully capture the dynamic, eye-popping power of art and history."

Beth Dichter's insight:

If our students are visual learners are there resources we can use to help make learning more interesting? How about graphic novels? This post explores 'The Gettysburg Address: A Graphic Adaptation stating:
The stunning paperback uses "Lincoln's words to tell the whole story of America's Civil War, 1776 to the present." The book is thrilling in its account of regional rifts and in its pictorial precision on each page.

An additional history book is discussed and there are links to additional resources on the value of using visuals in subjects areas. If using graphic novels is new concept for you, or if you are interested in learning more about reasons why to bring them to your classroom, this post will be helpful.

Peter Sampson's curator insight, October 24, 2013 5:35 PM

Love what well made graphic novels make possible for more visual learners.

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The Best (and Worst) Study Habits | Visual.ly

The Best (and Worst) Study Habits | Visual.ly | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Have you ever wondered why you do so well in certain classes or subjects and why you abysmally lousy at others? We all know we all learn differently and we have strengths and weaknesses. But when it comes to studying, there are tips, tricks, dos and don’ts to learn smarter."

Beth Dichter's insight:

This infographic looks at study habits from different learning styles. What works best for visual learners, read-write learners, auditory learners or kinesthetic learners? This infographic provides this information as well as best study habits, tips and tricks for student success, and what to avoid. You might share this with your students.

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