Posted by Brett Egge on Jun 28, 2018; 3:46pm
URL: https://nabble.aealearningonline.org/VTS-Assignment-6-tp11742.html

Assignment:
Referring back to the videos, articles, etc. that you read/watched about VTS, discuss the implications and use in your classroom of implementing and using VTS. Add at least one website link, with a brief description about it, that demonstrates a way to use VTS in a classroom. Respond to 2 other participants.

I thought that this website does a great job of explaining a good introduction to VTS and how it works in the classroom.  I also liked how they made the connections to parts of the core curriculum.  I noticed there was a very safe space about talking about subjects that can sometime be avoided.  The kids seemed free to share and discussed why they thought certain things about different types of people.  I also think the video showed how well VTS can reach all different types of students.  It can specifically build confidence in students who might struggle with written expression.  I feel that VTS would be very helpful for ESL learners and just allows more open ended questions, which quality educators are consistently looking for.      


http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/teaching_visual_thinking_strategies.shtml

This was another website that was helpful for a first time VTS user.  It has a good simple layout for what VTS.  I like how they keep it simple.  Implementing certain strategies can be challenging because of there details and specifics.  VTS seems to be something that I could implement very soon.  The website also provides some images that could be used.  The addition to VTS in the classroom can really all students have a voice and raise their interest and participation.  

http://vtsweb.org/year-1-lesson-1