Using GIFs in the Classroom
A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a compressed image. Think an animated version of a meme. " A single gif file can feature multiple frames which are displayed in succession in order to create an animated clip, these can either be looped endlessly or just stop at the end of the sequence. We tend to use animated gifs today as "Reaction Gifs", they act as fun replies for conversations on apps like Facebook Messenger" or via texting (The Sun). Ask anyone how to pronounce GIF and you will get a variety of answers. Luckily you're reading this, so you can decide for yourself. Most likely, your students are already using GIFs in their daily communication. Incorporating them into the classroom is another way to engage the students as well as teach curriculum. Blogger and teacher, Kimberly Snodgrass, uses GIFs " to learn a new concept, to solidify a point, or to assess understanding. The cool thing about them is that they bring static i...