Reflection 5: Visual Media and Information

Reflection 5: Visual Media and Information

The report was done on February 8, 2018. Visual media and information was discussed.

      There will always be a need to understand the importance of visual media and information. Almost 65% of us are visual learners which means that we learn mostly from the images that we see and the process of information in our brain is faster than those textual contents. Moreover, the use of media in teaching attracts the attention of students. Therefore, the use of visual media and information in school should be used effectively. 

     Visual media is defined as the  sources of data or information in the form of visual representation. Visual media consist of images or pictures used to represent a certain thing that is easier to be understand. But inside a classroom, the most commonly used visual media are pictures, videos and infographics. The use of visual media makes a creative approach to the learners. Admit it or not, we use to listen to the reporters in front when they are showing pictures and the visual presentation is creative. 21st century learners are more into photography than to textual context. We are more interested in a certain talk or conversation when there is an interesting images or videos that can easily catch our attention. Consequently, the use of visual presentation is a lot easier that writing or typing textual contents. Visual information is presenting information in terms of visual presentation. This includes graphs, tables, diagrams, charts, etc.

     Visuals can be used in any subject. It has been widely used than textual data. Presenting information through visuals gains more audience and makes it more interesting. Therefore, the use of visual media and information is important not just in academic matters, but also in everyday life.