The adage " A picture is worth a thousand words" refers to the idea that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image (Wikipedia 2010, p.1.)
I believe this statement to be entirely true. I studied this concept in year 12 art. A picture can convey emotions, thoughts, ideas and life stories. A single image can be more powerful than written text.
The following image is tremendously upsetting. I chose this picture as an example because after reading this story I was truly disgusted, however after seeking the images to this story I was further appalled. The images had more realisations and heart filled emotion, they made the story real and memorable. Sometimes a text can never quit emphasise the message, but in this case without text attached this image is worth a thousand words.
Baby Brianna Lopez
Images are an excellent tool to use in teaching methods. Images engage students and can often start discussions. Throughout my prac I used a variety of images to begin a discussion, recall a memory from the students and hook the student’s attention. Even adults use images to learn and understand in their work fields, and everyday life e.g. road signs.
Resources
http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/stillimages/advice/practical-ways-to-use-digital-images-in-teaching-and-learning/
http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/mod/resource/view.php?id=142880
http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/The_short_life_and_brutal_death_of_Baby_Brianna_076886
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