![]() There are so many learning styles that are represented in each of our classrooms. Technology has provided us with an endless amount of tools to ensure all learner styles are reflected and embedded within our classrooms daily. Today I want to highlight the aspect of visual learning. The purpose of an eLearning course is to engage learners and facilitate learning. Visuals are an important facet of an eLearning course because they convey the key concepts and engage learners throughout the course. Check out this story of one teacher's use of video in the classroom. Every teacher won't have these results but you will get the point! Facts to Support Visual Teaching There are so many advantages to using visual aids. Visuals help store information longer, make communication quicker and simpler, aid in better comprehension, act as stimulators for emotions, and drive motivation. Images can convey complex concepts or relationships with an ease that can't be duplicated with text. Visual learning is fast. You can at least partially remove language barriers. Graphic design concepts can also improve visual learning. Site builders should contrast using scale, color, hierarchy, and space. These all have an impact on what we focus our attention on and how much of our attention an image receives. Ideas and Resources for Visual Learning More Visual Learning Resources for the Classroom Subscribe here to get more content like this!
Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorN. A. J. Robinson Archives
May 2024
Categories
All
|