Visual LearnerIf you are a visual learner, it means that your prefer using images, pictures, colors, and maps to organize information and communicate with others. A visual learner can visualize objects, plans, and outcomes in their mind’s eye. Usually, they have good spatial sense, which gives them good sense of direction. The visual learner usually loves drawing, scribbling and doodling, especially with colors. Visual learners may find careers that make the most of their visual style in the visual arts, architecture, video or film, design, planning (especially strategic), and navigation.
Techniques/Strategies for Visual Learners
- Use color, highlighters, recopy notes in colors
- Visually organize or reorganize notes using columns, categories, outline forms, etc
- Create index cards, timelines, models, charts, grids, etc
- Write or rewrite facts, formulas, notes on wall hanging, bed sheet, large poster for review at any time
- Arrange and rearrange on wall, floor, bed, bulletin board the facts, formulas, notes on index cards
- Use color coded markers and index cards
- Use visual mnemonics
- Use TV/video supplements for understanding or remembering
- Use “background” visual activity to help with concentration
- If not using the computer, make sure you have at least four different color pens
- Use mind maps, use color and pictures in place of text whenever possible
- Remember where information was located in the visual field
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