Teach kids to ‘read’ the images they see

Image analysis prompts students to linger longer on photos and other images to ”read” what is being said and identify fakery, writes Frank Baker, an education consultant and author of ”Close Reading The Media.” In this blog post, Baker writes that students can enhance their critical-thinking skills by answering questions, such as who took the photo, what message is conveyed and has it been altered, and engaging in various activities.