Mercer Hall - Graphicacy Taking Control of the Visual Classroom

Mercer Hall discusses the importance of visual learning in modern education, highlighting the challenges and opportunities it presents. He introduces the concept of Graphica C, which encompasses visual literacy and visual thinking, and emphasizes the need for educators to incorporate these skills into their teaching. Hall also explores the role of design in education, suggesting that teachers think like designers to enhance learning experiences. He provides frameworks and strategies for teaching visual skills, stressing the importance of intentionality in visual education.

What is one of the main challenges in modern education according to the introduction?

• Focusing on numeracy skills

• Encouraging students to use more technology

• Helping students understand visual information

• Teaching traditional reading and writing

What does graphicacy combine according to the second section?

• Numeracy and literacy

• Art and design

• Visual literacy and visual thinking

• Technology and education

What is the first step in the 'Four S's' framework?

• So what

• Scaffold

• Story

• Substance

What is the purpose of the 'Four S's' framework?

• To design educational materials

• To improve artistic skills

• To create visual content

• To analyze and understand visual information

What role do educators play according to the final section?

• Writers

• Designers

• Artists

• Technicians

What are preattentive attributes?

• Attributes related to sound

• Attributes that are irrelevant to learning

• Attributes that are noticed before conscious processing

• Attributes that require conscious thought

How can thoughtful design impact student learning?

• By reducing the need for visual aids

• By transforming and enhancing learning

• By making learning more difficult

• By focusing solely on artistic skills