Viewing Videos Critically – #Multimodal Literacy (Talking ELT S3 E2)

This episode of “Talking ELT” features a discussion on multimodality in language teaching, highlighting the importance of integrating multiple modes of communication beyond the traditional four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The conversation, featuring Ed, Charlotte, and Nick, delves into strategies for helping students interact critically with multimodal texts, such as videos and images, emphasizing the significance of visual and non-verbal cues in communication. The discussion includes practical classroom strategies like comparing different multimodal texts, encouraging critical engagement with media outside the classroom, and the pedagogical benefits of incorporating students’ interests and digital media into learning. The episode concludes with thoughts on the evolving nature of literacy in the digital age and the need for critical engagement with multimedia, highlighting the relevance of multimodal literacy skills for navigating contemporary media landscapes.