Introduction to the Concept of Multimodality: Article #1

I found this article very interesting and informative, especially since it discussed ideas I've never heard of before. Reading abut how something as simple as font or illustrations can have such an effect on a student's education and learning experience was a real eye-opener. The article discussed the shift in today's literacy practices in school and how multimodalities dealing with the various elements and resources that have to do with literacies in the classroom , shape the way students relate to the story being shared. For example, what type of font used, such as a big and bold font, leaves an impression on those involved with the reading and discussing of the story. This helped me realize that getting children to create their own stories which incorporate multi modalities,such as digital media, text functions, and visual images and animations,allows children's creative and active imaginations to run wild and they become more independent thinkers. It is also definitely up to the teacher, whose job as a resource manager, constructor and design consultant, to properly guide the students while implementing multimodality instruction to receive a wholesome learning experience. With the proper incorporation and engagement of multimodalities in the classroom ,like the article states, I do feel that not only will book reading become a more enjoyable and fun experience, but it will also help teach students crucial conceptual skills that will prepare them for  the current digital age early on.