I’m getting very stimulated by images lately (and I’m not the only one). And I’m more and more convinced that we need to flood most learning experiences (both for ourSelves, and for our Students) with every possible visual stimulii.
Here’s a magic perspective on the use of image. Over the last 25 years of his life until his death in 1997, NY-er Jamie Livingston took a photo a day to represent his life and the workings of the community around him. You can find them all here. This is an astonishing collection of images. And it’s really got me thinking.
If I decided to take just one image to represent each day of my life, what would it be? A special person I meet; a quirky aspect of everyday existence; a place I visit that resonates with me? Perhaps a photo that best represents a new awareness?
So here’s a challenge for you as a teacher. Imagine setting up a photo wall (a real wall in your classroom/s; or perhaps an online wall) and taking just one special image each day that represents the experiences and passions of the learnings in that day. Put a date on it; and post it up. If you get around to doing this, please send me a photo of the photos. You’ll make my day.
