Stenhouse Publishers have invited readers of Technology in the Middle to participate in a book blog tour for Johanna Riddle’s Engaging the Eye Generation: Visual Literacy Strategies for the K-5 Classroom.

Johanna’s book (which can be browsed in its entirety here) addresses the concept of literacy in the 21st century and shows educators how to update their curriculum to meet the needs of today’s learners.  Although the title indicates a K-5 focus, her approach to utilizing technology and visual media can be applied to a much broader audience.   Building from the premise that observation and creation jointly form the foundation of visual literacy, she clearly illustrates how traditional and visual literacy can be aligned to prepare students for the world in which they will need to be able to “decode, comprehend, and analyze the elements, messages, and values communicated by image.”

Anyone seeking to understand visual literacy, improve their instructional practice, and create authentic, engaging learning experiences would be well served to explore Johanna’s work.  As such, I would invite you to read the free online version of Engaging the Eye Generation and then submit questions for her to address (either by leaving a comment or via email) when her book tour stops here on March 9.

I’ll post more specific information/details regarding her visit as the date approaches, but in the meantime, enjoy the book and don’t hesitate to share any questions you  may have for Johanna.

Happy reading!

Posted: 02|22|09 at 11:24 am. Filed under: Books, Literacy.
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