The Visual Voyage: Fostering Active and Engaged Learning Through Posters
Franck Herling, HEC Montréal
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
1. Describe how visual aids, such as posters, facilitate active learning and foster engagement.
2. Identify ways in which visual storytelling can clarify complex concepts and foster deeper understanding.
3. Incorporate metaphors and images into their own teaching to improve comprehension and engagement.
Keywords:
Posters, Teaching Notions, Metaphors
Key Statement:
A picture is worth a thousand words. Discover posters illustrating notions related to teaching through vivid metaphors in order to enhance comprehension and engagement.
TRANSCRIPT:
A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s why, we developed a series of posters to illustrate
concepts related to teaching and learning through vivid metaphors and visually compelling
narratives. Each poster is developed around a metaphor, associating a concept with an image to
facilitate deeper understanding and make abstract ideas tangible and relatable. Additionally,
these posters draw the eye and spark curiosity and interest due to their colorful design,
narrative, and humor, inviting the audience to engage with the material and connect with the
message. The visual elements associated with the text reinforce the message and contribute to
better engagement across educational settings, from workshops to consultations. Accessible and free, these posters have received positive feedback and contributing to global educational
advancement.
Questions
Join the discussion!
Q&A with Presenters / Poster Reception
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Brickstone
Hosted bar + light hors d'oeuvres served.
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Osa, J. O. & Musser, L. R. (2004). The Role of Posters in Teacher Education Programs. Education Libraries, 27, 16.