Incorporating graphic design in your classroom 1024px Visual aids such us: graphic organizers, conceptual maps, and drawings help students activate their background knowledge so they can make connections to the new content. This week, I am reflecting on ways to incorporate graphic design into my classroom an how these tools will support my students. Oracy development for all students: Presenting drawings, pictures, and charts promotes oracy among Language Learners. When a teacher posts a question about an image, students can use their developmental language to express what they observe, how they feel and what they think about an image. This simple activity makes students participate and take risks to express themselves. Teacher guide student accountability: When teachers provide visual aids as part of instruction in the classroom, students will periodically refer to them for clarification making students accountable of their own learning. ...