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(Digital Photography)

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Let it snow!

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Academic Article & PedagogyHolloway, S. (2012). Visual literacies and multiliteracies: an ecology arts-

based pedagogical model. Language and Literacy, 14 (3), 150-168.

Ecology arts-based pedagogical model:- Digital photography lessons & field trips are used to facilitate

curriculum-based lessons in math, science, technology, visual arts, & language arts.

Multiliteracies framework:- “invites students to think about how academic content & skills can be

used to critically inquire into diverse modes of literacy in real life situations as well as to engage in social justice issues” (p. 152).

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Summary of Article(Holloway, S. (2012). Visual literacies and multiliteracies: an ecology arts-based pedagogical

model. Language and Literacy, 14 (3), 150-168.)

• The article is about a case study in South Western Ontario (2008-2009) which involved 3 schools, 2 teachers, an organic farmer, a professional photographer, a social worker, & ≈100 students from grades 1, 2, 6, 7, & 8.

• Holloway (2012) interviewed the adults who observed the children, as they used digital photography “to read the natural world around them” (p.150).

• She found 5 common themes: – i) visual literacy & cross-curricular implications, – ii) digital photography to engage writers, – iii) developing a connection to nature, – iv) developing a connection to the larger community, – v) English language learners & visual literacy.

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Critique of Article (Holloway, S. (2012). Visual literacies and multiliteracies: an ecology arts-based pedagogical model. Language and Literacy, 14 (3), 150-

168.)

I agree with the Holloway’s (2012) observation that the students’ photography experience is positive & should be emulated because it was helpful in enhancing their visual literacy, engaging them as writers, & developing in them an appreciation & a connection with nature & their larger communities.

I disagree with her observation that the enhancement of visual literacy is a positive observation for English Language Learners (ELLs).

• The observers commented that it’s good that the ELLs were able to express themselves better via the pictures rather than in English.

• Holloway seemed to have concluded that this is a good way for them to continue to be able to express themselves. - I disagree with this encouragement. - Photography should be used as a fun tool engage & motivate them to want to express themselves in English. - Visual literacy should not be a replacement for English literacy.

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From Digital Photography to Instagram

What is Instagram?

From the application’s creator:“Instagram is a fun and quirky way

to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a filter to transform the image into a memory to keep around forever.”

(Instagram. (2014). FAQ. Retrieved from http://instagram.com/about/faq/)

Technology

Other services compatible with: Facebook, Flickr, & Twitter.

Operation systems: Android & iPhone

(Instagram. (2014). FAQ. Retrieved from http://instagram.com/about/faq/)

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Miscellaneous Facts(figures from March 6th, 2014)

• Total # of photos shared = 16 billion • Average # of photos posted daily = 55 million• Monthly active users = 150 million

• # of likes / day = 1.2 billion• # of likes / second = 8500• # of comments / second = 1000

(Smith, C. (2014, March 6). By the numbers: 58 interesting instagram statistics. Retrieved from

http://expandedramblings.com/index.php/important-instagram-stats/#.UyPe6PldWuI)

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Critique

• Non-inclusiveness leading to creation of need for more expensive hardware (monopolizing effect on market).– Creators are focused on building and improving the

app for new android & iPhone operating systems only.

(Instagram. (2014). FAQ. Retrieved from http://instagram.com/about/faq/)

– This leads to the exclusion of other operating systems (ex. blackberry & windows phone 7) in dumb phones & cheaper or older smart phones & tablets.

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Societal Impact: A world more connected through photos

Positive: 1. No viewing barriers – Pictures are public & anyone can subscribe to follow your photos.2. No language barriers - Anyone is able to see & interpret a picture even though we don’t speak the same

language.

Negative: 1. Lack of privacy – Pictures are public!

(The site claims that there is an option to make your account private & only people who you allow to do so will be able to view your photos. However, I cannot find it.)

2. Lack of context – May lead to intended or unintended misinterpretations!

(Ex. recent photo of lone 4 year boy crossing a dessert to flee Syrian war was touted for many days by major news outlets, like the BBC, CBC, CNN & others, as being alone but his family was actually only a few meters away.)

(Bowman, J. (2014, Feb. 18). Photo of 4-year-old Syrian refugee triggers sympathy, confusion. Retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2014/02/photo-of-syrian-boy-crossing-into-jordan-doesnt-tell-the-whole-story.html)

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Practical Use (Holloway, S. (2012). Visual literacies and multiliteracies: an ecology arts-based pedagogical model.

Language and Literacy, 14 (3), 150-168.)

Use digital photography as a fun tool to:- help students to find meaning in imagery- compliment their written stories- help them tell their stories- Help them “observe, document, & express

their views” (Holloway, 2012, p. 157) about their narratives in the natural world as well as their immediate community

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Tale of Two Lamp Posts

Dec. 25th, 2013 March 3rd, 2014

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Activity & Discussion***(Please complete 1 + 2 or 3)***

1. Please reflect on your own visual literacy for the discussion.

2. If you have the hardware & are comfortable downloading the application:

- Create an account & upload or take at least 3 pictures to tell your story. (Please share your account name so we could view your photos.)

- Please reflect on your choices of photos for the discussion (ex. why did you pick those &/or what is your story?)

3. If you do not have the hardware or you do not want to download the application:

• Visit http://instagram.com/kimtunha & look through my photos. (hint: did you notice the photos in my presentation?)

• Please reflect on my choices of photos for the discussion (ex. why do you think I chose those photos &/or what is my story?)