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A text may be defined as multimodal when it combines two or more semiotic systems. There are five semiotic systems in total:

1. Linguistic: comprising aspects such as vocabulary, generic structure and the grammar of oral and written language

2. Visual: comprising aspects such as colour, vectors and viewpoint in still and moving images

3. Audio: comprising aspects such as volume, pitch and rhythm of music and sound effects

4. Gestural: comprising aspects such as movement, speed and stillness in facial expression and body language

5. Spatial: comprising aspects such as proximity, direction, position of layout and organisation of objects in space.

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Initial thoughts

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The School Library Learning Commons - a recipe

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The School Library Learning Commons - a recipe

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Trying to sum up all I hope a Library learning commons can be, some key ingredients are:
- a place of collaboration for TL and colleagues
- a place where students can collaborate as they research (with digital tools and books) and create together
- a centre for literacy and a space to develop a love of reading
Please click on the cartoon below to see my comic summary using https://www.pixton.com

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The world's most popular and easy to use comic and storyboard creator.

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How to move libraries into learning hubs for 21st Century learners
So much to use here... I really appreciate how this document is organized as a practical tool.
Focus on:
- Pathways
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Opportunity
A Learning Commons:
1. A shared physical and virtual space
2. Designed to move students to exploration, experimentation and collaboration
3. Increases student engagement and improves student achievement
4. Promotes personalisation, inquiry and technology integration

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From "Library to Learning Commons: A Recipe for Success" by Terri Hayes
https://www.edcan.ca/articles/library-to-learning-commons/

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Early in my career I came across the marvelous book "The Read-Aloud Handbook" by Jim Trelease. It shaped my practice in how I teach literature to my students in both English and French. I was delighted to hear Stephen Krashen refer to it in his video!

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the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children

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Page one of two pages excerpted from Chapter 1 of The Read-Aloud Handbook, addressing the issues of creting lifetime readers (vs. schooltime readers, and why reading aloud is so important toward that end.

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Such a great lesson on the impact of reading. After watching this video I have had discussions with colleagues about Silent Reading and free, voluntary reading.
I loved his his statement that "One positive book can transform a person into a READER"!
I hope to share a few minutes of this video with more colleagues.

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UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education

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Learning about literacy from Frank Serafini

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Learning about literacy from Frank Serafini

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Many years ago I was part of a group of educators that met with Frank Serafini for monthly workshops via Skype. Reading his 2 articles this module reminded me of how using a variety of texts can help us teach students about a  topic.

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The Secondary school student scenario - Learning Curation Prompt addressed here!

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From Jim Trelease

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Multimodal Literacy - a personal connection as I learn

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Multimodal Literacy - a personal connection as I learn

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Multimodal Texts help support 4 Roles of the Reader-Viewer:
1. Navigator (not decoder)
2. Interpreter
3. Designer
4. Interrogator
**When I read about Multimodal texts, I am reminded of the very cool story, "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries" by Pemberley Digital which re-told the Pride and Prejudice story across many platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. It was a great contemporary re-telling of Jane Austen's classic story, in honour of her 200th birthday. I wonder how I can use, and inspire my colleagues and students, by using a variety of texts.

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Multimodal texts and Critical thinking in my teaching practice (an example)

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Multimodal texts and Critical thinking in my teaching practice (an example)

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How am I using multi-modal texts this year? As part of my team of 4 classes at middle school, my 3 colleagues and I are teaching about Residential Schools. We are using:
- the BCTF resource "The Gladys We Never Knew" to guide our lesson planning
- "Shi-Shi-Etko" by Nicola Campbell - watch this terrific video portrayal of the book (see link below)
- "Shin-chi's Canoe" by Nicola Campbell - read with a document camera to show pictures
- Read-aloud "My Name is Sepeetza" by Shirley Sterling
- Novel study: 2 of our French classes will read "Les bas du pensionnat" while 2 English classes read "Fatty Legs" by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak Fenton
- graphic novel & video "The Secret Path" by Gord Downie and Tim Lemire
**Module 4 Prompt: I have started a new padlet on Residential schools with these links & more - please click on my name at the top left, and go to my padlet titled "Teaching about Residential Schools"

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Four days before having to leave her family and home for residential school, Shi-Shi-Etko learns how important it is to hold on to her memories. Director: Kate Kroll Author: Nicola I.

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Some of the readings reminded me of this hilarious video by Ikea "Experience the power of a bookbook" :)

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Neil Gaiman's article  was a terrific read
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/15/neil-gaiman-future-libraries-reading-daydreaming?CMP=twt_gu