{"id":7374,"date":"2019-01-06T08:57:52","date_gmt":"2019-01-06T08:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vedamo.com\/knowledge\/?p=7374"},"modified":"2022-12-20T09:08:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T09:08:42","slug":"benefits-of-color-coding-in-the-virtual-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vedamo.com\/knowledge\/benefits-of-color-coding-in-the-virtual-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Color Coding in the Virtual Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Color coding is the process of differentiating similar or distinct items of information through color. Examples of color coding include the red non-working days on the calendar, the recycling bins for different types of waste, and the files in an office that are organized by color.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-color-code\" >Why color code?<\/h2>\n<p>In the traditional classroom color coding has proven itself as one of the teacher\u2019s greatest tools. We all use color coding to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>write in several colors<\/li>\n<li>give assignments to match color and form<\/li>\n<li>textbook organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Integrating color coding into the learning process has many benefits, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It stimulates the learners\u2019 visual memory<\/li>\n<li>It draws attention to the lesson\u2019s subject<\/li>\n<li>It creates a feeling of comfort<\/li>\n<li>It helps differentiate logical parts of the material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to using several colors during the lesson, you can also advise your students to color code their notes or to glue small pieces of paper in different shades around their house to help themselves remember things (for example blue paper = verbs, pink = nouns, and green = adverbs).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8517\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8517\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8517 size-large\" title=\"Why color code?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vedamo.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/why-color-code-750x418.png\" alt=\"Why color code\" width=\"750\" height=\"418\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Why color code?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Different colors help our brains think and perceive information better. Multiple shades tell our mind that something interesting, out of the ordinary, and worth remembering is happening. This, of course, means that the chaotic and meaningless use of too many colors can ruin this positive effect.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, pathways that make connections between elements that were color coded are created in our brains.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-use-color-coding-in-the-classroom\" >How to use color coding in the classroom<\/h2>\n<p>The classroom provides a lot of great opportunities for teachers to get creative. Color coding might be one of the most fun, as well as one of the most meaningful, additions to the learning process.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Colors DO have meaning<br \/>\nChaotic use of color is of no use at all. If you want to implement color coding in your classroom in a meaningful way, you need to apply it with intention and purpose. For example, if you are teaching a foreign language and today\u2019s topic is a new pattern, you could write the constant base in the usual color that you use in class (blue, black) and the changes for each modification in another one (green). It is important to note that the second one should be common to the changes throughout all of the examples.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_8518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8518\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8518 size-large\" title=\"How to use color coding in the classroom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vedamo.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/how-to-use-color-coding-in-the-classroom-750x418.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of web-conferencing platform in the context of How to use color coding in the virtual classroom\" width=\"750\" height=\"418\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to use color coding in the classroom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>DO NOT use all at the same time<br \/>\nNot all colors are appropriate for every case. Some good advice is to avoid red as much as you can as it is related to causing stress and, instead, alternate it with green, which is calming.<br \/>\nIt is a bad idea is to combine colors that do not match or that create dissonance because an unpleasant combination leads to a negative reaction in our brains.<\/li>\n<li>DO involve your students<br \/>\nGive your students some information on the fact that you are using color coding and why. Also, tell them what each color means and do not be afraid to receive feedback from them &#8211; not everything that looks good to us affects others in the same way. Encourage them to color code their notes or to create their own method at home.Boosting a student\u2019s creativity often yields great results when it comes to their level of interest in a certain subject. Making one\u2019s notes beautiful, or putting multicolor markers or even glitter on them, is not a waste of time. This is a form of stimulation that \u201ctells\u201d our brain that time spent learning give us pleasure.<\/li>\n<li>DO apply a \u201chidden\u201d color code<br \/>\nColor code parts of the material for your lesson without revealing your idea at first. Create a matching game in which the pieces that are supposed to be paired are written in the same color or on the same shades of paper. Then, when students \u201creveal\u201d your coding scheme, new memory paths will be created in their minds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"ideas-for-color-coding-in-the-virtual-classroom\" >Ideas for color coding in the virtual classroom<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedamo.com\/virtual-classroom\">virtual classroom<\/a> offers additional opportunities and ideas that can be applied to your teaching to make it even more colorful and engaging.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look for visual harmony: Match the text color with that from a picture or a page that you are displaying at the same moment by using the Eyedropper Tool in the virtual classroom.<\/li>\n<li>Work with moving parts: Differentiate the color-coded parts by separating them into their own text fields. This way you can move them around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedamo.com\/online-whiteboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online whiteboard<\/a> and mix and match.<\/li>\n<li>Use uncommon colors for uncommon purposes: Virtual classroom software includes a feature that lets you choose from a large range of colors, many more than you would have in any traditional classroom. You can use this amazing feature to add another layer to your coding &#8211; regularly use the more common shades for simple things like writing and filling, but use more extravagant tones when you are initiating a game, for example. Over time, positive emotions stimulating anticipation will be created among your students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8519\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8519 size-large\" title=\"Ideas for color coding in the virtual classroom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vedamo.com\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/benefits-of-color-coding-in-the-virtual-classroom-1-750x418.png\" alt=\"An image of pencils in the context of different ideas for using color coding in the virtual classroom\" width=\"750\" height=\"418\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ideas for color coding in the virtual classroom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Use all available features: Unlike the traditional classroom, the virtual one offers a substantial variety of writing options: bold, italic, different fonts and styles, etc. When combined with color coding, they can create yet another layer of meaning by only using the word\u2019s shape and form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Color coding is the process of differentiating similar or distinct items of information through color. Examples of color coding include the red non-working days on the calendar, the recycling bins for different types of waste, and the files in an office that are organized by color. Why color code? 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