Using images in the classroom

The use of images in the classroom is incredibly valuable for all year levels.  The old saying `a picture tells a thousand words' is so true, particularly in the learning context.  Using images could have the following benefits:

• get student's attention and interest piqued
• a picture can more clearly demonstrate a complicated piece of information than merely describing it
• they can provoke an emotional response that may not be possible by words alone
• the use of see think wonder, could be a very powerful tool to provoke discussion
• they're fun