With the presence and increasing accessibility of digital tools in the classroom, it is no wonder that students are ever-more encouraged to demonstrate understanding and craft their learning journeys with a combination of written and audio-visual products. Nonetheless, while there is an increasing need for visual awareness to uncover deeper meanings in multimodal text, the act of producing and revising rich visual material is often rushed or overlooked, be it for a lack of time or proper skills on the part of teachers.

This hands-on workshop will provide teachers with an overview of the principles of photography to enhance visual awareness, as well as practical tips to get the most out of their photo devices when capturing learning artifacts and moments.