Visual literacy should be an important part of any classroom. Teachers have a better chance of reaching more students when visuals are used to enhance the instruction. I am a firm believer that a teacher should try to reach students across the learning styles of the classroom.
The use of the internet easily allows students to "see" what is being discussed in the classroom. Teachers can use videos to teach a lesson in a different way. The internet can also be used to show students other countries, how to complete an experiment, or see a visual interpretation of literature.
In my classroom, I really like to use my clickers with a powerpoint. I like my students to be able to read the question for themselves before they make a decision. I consistantly encourage my students to use mind maps, venn diagrams, and other graphic organizers when completing the prewriting step for a writing assignment.
I use the internet in my classroom at least once a week to teach grammar. I like to show the Tim and Moby videos from brainpop.com. Though I teach high school, my students are still interested in this cartoon video about grammar.
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