There are three main styles of learning: auditory, kinesthetic, and visual. Today's blog will focus on the visual learner. Look at the carton to the left. In this picture, the student on the right has an easier time spelling the word "table" by visualizing it. Visual learners see information in their heads. These students prefer using images, pictures, and colors to organize information. Students absorb and recall info easier by "seeing" Nearly 65% of the population are visual learners, therefore, it is imperative that teachers incorporate visual learning strategies into their classroom.
In the classroom, teachers can implement colors and spatial organization. Spatial organization uses visual words such as see, picture, imagine, and map to assist students in their learning. Teachers can also use color or pictures in place of plain text to help students as well. Topics can additionally be taught using visual stories to explain new information. Using strategies to help visual learners in the classroom will make learning and recall easier for them.
Below are examples of visuals. Again, visual learners must be stimulated and interested in order to learn. Simply lecturing will not have an impact on visual learners. The Wordle has been created using words from technology standards and ethics!!
In the classroom, teachers can implement colors and spatial organization. Spatial organization uses visual words such as see, picture, imagine, and map to assist students in their learning. Teachers can also use color or pictures in place of plain text to help students as well. Topics can additionally be taught using visual stories to explain new information. Using strategies to help visual learners in the classroom will make learning and recall easier for them.
Below are examples of visuals. Again, visual learners must be stimulated and interested in order to learn. Simply lecturing will not have an impact on visual learners. The Wordle has been created using words from technology standards and ethics!!
Tagxedo is another way to connect with visual learners. I created my tagxedo using the names of Civil War battles. Looking at colors and pictures will help students learn faster, absorb more fully, and recall with ease!!!
This is a Tagxedo I made during my Screen Cast. Making Tagxedo's is simple and will help visual learners!! Watch my screen cast below to enjoy learning how to make tagxedo's!!
The final visual I have included is from bubbl.us.com, another website for visual creations. I created a map outlining the branches of government. Auditory students can listen and hear the teacher explain the branches, but visual learners might fall behind. With a map, visual learners will be able to see, picture the branches of government. These are only a few examples of how teachers can connect with visual learners in their classrooms!!