USING PICTURES IN THE CLASSROOM

The classroom is usually not the ideal environment for language learning as learners are far removed from the situations that teachers are trying prepare their students for. That is why pictures are such a valuable stimuli in the classroom. Pictures bring an element of reality and set up a context that is missing in the classroom setting. Pictures also help keep students' attention and generate a fun excitement in class. I've seen the effectiveness of using pictures in the classroom to help learners quickly retain the target language when used correctly. But what is the correct use of pictures in the classroom? Here's a video demonstrating some techniques for using pictures, specifically flashcards, in the classroom setting. I have since tried most of these techniques and my students love them.