What are multimodal texts?
A multimodal text is one that comprises of more than one mode. Modes are the various processes by which we communicate. Multimodal resources use a combination of communicative processes, such as sound, print, image and gesture. Examples include print, image and spoken text as in film or digital texts.
The new English K-10 syllabus has mandated that in EACH YEAR, students MUST study examples of media, multimedia and digital texts which are appropriate to their needs, interests and abilities, examples which become increasingly sophisticated as students move from Kindergarten to Year 6.
The following resource is designed to provide teachers with a range of resources and strategies to teach media, multimedia and digital texts from Early Stage 1 to Stage 3.
The new English K-10 syllabus has mandated that in EACH YEAR, students MUST study examples of media, multimedia and digital texts which are appropriate to their needs, interests and abilities, examples which become increasingly sophisticated as students move from Kindergarten to Year 6.
The following resource is designed to provide teachers with a range of resources and strategies to teach media, multimedia and digital texts from Early Stage 1 to Stage 3.
Resources for teachers
The following are links to useful sites that have great ideas for teachers when creating and using multimodal texts.
Digital Tools for Teachers - Ideas for creating multimodal texts
http://digitaltoolsforteachers.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/creating-digital-multimodal-texts.html
Syllabus Bites - Creating digital and multimodal texts
http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Sites/LRRView/14117/14117_02.htm
Digital Tools for Teachers - Ideas for creating multimodal texts
http://digitaltoolsforteachers.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/creating-digital-multimodal-texts.html
Syllabus Bites - Creating digital and multimodal texts
http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Sites/LRRView/14117/14117_02.htm