Multimodal texts

Multimodal Text

What is it?

Instructional resource that incorporates various modes of

communication

Print, audio, photos, illustrations, film, graphic novels, use

of color and design
 Semiotic systems
 1. Linguistic: comprising aspects such as vocabulary, generic
structure and the grammar of oral and written language
 2. Visual: comprising aspects such as colour, vectors and
viewpoint in still and moving images

 3. Audio: comprising aspects such as volume, pitch and rhythm of

music and sound effects
• 4. Gestural: comprising aspects such as movement, speed and
stillness in facial expression and body language
• 5. Spatial: comprising aspects such as proximity, direction,
position of layout and organization of objects in space.
 Why should we consider it?

Broaden the spectrum on information

transmission
Opportunities to transact with elements
Evolving definitions of literacy

New literacies
 Universal Design for
Communication

 Multiple means of

 Representation
 Expression
 Action
 VoiceThreads

• Authentic way to connect with others from all

around the world
• Upload, share, and discuss over 50 different
types of media
• A powerful new way to talk about and share your
images, documents, and videos
• Endless classroom application
 Innovations

 transforms any iPad or compatible smart device into an

interactive/recordable white board to “make content
come alive.”
 allows users to incorporate pictures, audio, etc. when
creating presentations, interactive lessons, projects,
and so on.
 replayed and shared through social media and other
platforms such as Facebook,YouTube, Twitter,
Edmodo, DropBox, and email.
 Educreations & Bloom’s
• Creating- Creating a movie poster based on a story they’ve read, create a story about what happens
next for a character or group of characters, etc.

• Analyzing- use the tool to compare and contrast stories, settings, characters, etc. and might also
incorporate the use of organizers such as Venn Diagrams, charts, etc.

• Applying- use the app to create a science journal, describe steps through writing to solving math
problems, critical thinking problems, etc.

• Understanding- create a book for a subject that requires the identification of

objects or components of the topic (types of weather, plants, text features, etc.
• Remembering- use the app to practice groups of spelling words,create a mind map that lists a story’s
setting, characters, etc.
 iBooks Author

 Free download on the Mac App Store

• Allows anyone to create textbooks and other books on the iPad and Mac

• Authors can start from scratch or use template

• Options to add shapes, charts, tables, texts, and widgets on the pages as well as video
and audio.

• Publishing process allows for anyone to download the books you create.
 iBooks Author Tips

 organized.
 Make use of video, audio, quizzes, scrolling sidebars,
and 3D images.
 Deconstructing Meaning
Reading print based
texts
Words: The words ‘tell’ including the
discourse, register,
vocabulary, linguistic
patterns, grammar,
chapters, paragraph and
sentence structure.
Use of senses: visual some tactile
Verbal style: including
tone,
intonation, humour, irony, sarcasm,
word play, developed in the use of
‘words’. Typographical
arrangement, formatting,
layout, font, punctuation.
Reading multimodal
texts
Visual images: The images ‘show’
including layout, size,
shape, colour, line,
angle, position,
perspective., screen,
frames, icons, links,
hyperlinks.
Use of senses: visual,
tactile, hearing,
kinesthetic
Visual style: choice of medium,
graphics, animation,
frames, menu board,
hypertext links.
 Print Multimodal
Verbal imagery Visual imagery

•Reading pathway – mostly linear •Reading pathway: non- sequential,

and sequential. Reader mostly non-linear. Reader has more choice
follows and opportunity to interact.