Verbal

Verbal language can be complex and confusing. Often there are multiple words for saying and doing the same thing. Verbal digital language is not as transferable as visual language. For example: the word “desktop” could be applied in different ways, from the physical desk we are setting the digital system on, the digital system itself, a digital desktop where we can see the icons, or even the desktop folder.  

   The word "Zoom" on this icon is an example of verbal language. It describes the software.

See it in Action!

Practice:

Try out this quiz of identifying apps for yourself or with a learner to see how many icons with verbal language you can find in 3 seconds! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MifYqpzgqQ

 



Watch:

Here is a video of Monica Leong (Digital Divide Tool) talking about the verbal language used when working with digital devices and the importance of having conversations with learners about the language.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGsyEKsYOA/t4FkoRIr7trb8gLp7Urx-w/watch?utm_content=DAGsyEKsYOA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=he92262985d