Graphic memes as a didactic resource in secondary education

Abstract

Nowadays it is common to hear the concept of "meme" not only among young people but also in people of different ages. However, young people are the ones who are most interested in observing memes either as a hobby, entertainment or simply to have a good time. What they like are the images since they are attractive, they are related to a cultural context or a recent event permeated by a satirical, comparative and analogical language that aims to attract the attention of the viewer and captivate them.

As it is a minimum unit for the transmission of information, it acts as a vehicle for knowledge to become widespread and reach more people in the shortest time possible. In addition to being involved in social aspects that allow its easy interpretation and acquisition. That is why this phenomenon of creation and publication of memes should be a topic of discussion in educational matters since it has a wide scope and can be used as a method, a strategy or a resource at different times in a class. The following research work aims to show memes as a didactic resource for the integration of learning and to show the meaning of these in the educational field both in teachers and students. In addition, it is intended to broaden the concept and perception of "memes" giving an educational denotation.