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What could you teach through images? Or do you just need words?
Everyone knows that old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words”. I’ll add to that that a memory may be worth a thousand pictures, but I really do like pictures. That said, what could you teach through images? Could you draw a doodle to help a child understand something simple like the water cycle? Could you show a friend an image of your trip to convince them to join you on the next one? Could you use screenshots and diagrams to teach your Grandma how to use her smartphone more effectively so you could easily chat more? Maybe you would rather teach with words, I get that. For instance,…
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What could you teach through stories?
I learned a lot at FEEcon this past weekend, and although I won’t be able to repeat all of it, here are some more thoughts. Think about how real people consume information. Through stories, there may be some of us that are compelled by cold hard facts, but the general population likes the personalization that stories often bring, even if its in addition to facts. Creating stories often makes for content that is more interesting to watch and/or engage with. It then often leads to more sharing of said content. Although this isn’t always the case, it’s often an asset. Take digital providers, ie the Netflixs and Hulus, and even…
