The visual learners are good for at seeing the "big picture"of both simple and complex systems. They can tell when something is out of alignment, or not truly horizontal or vertical.
visual learners like to use maps,to organize writing assignments to visualize ideas, videos, PowerPoint demonstrations, graphs. They avoid visual distractions in classroom seating (windows, open doorways, etc.)
Demonstration of the component under discusion, drawings or photographs, and as a last resort, drawing on the white board, but my artistic abilities are limited.
I like to do alot of clay molding when instrucying Anatomy & Physiology, play quick video clips in the lecture or maby color.
I usually utilize a writing on the board, copies of powerpoints, copies of pertinent information and samples of material being discussed.
Hi Sandy - have you tried using video clips at all? I love to find appropriate clips and my students really like them as well. Susan
when working with visual learners I have found power point slides to be useful during the discussion. I have also played games or used objects to illustrate the subject.
Hi Tameka- Thanks for your post to the forum. You might also like to check out You Tube to find short little video clips that you can add to your lessons. Students love them and there are millions of them! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I've found that using visuals for student helps them to learn the concept and identify the material better
I teach digital layout to students that have little if any experience with the software. I find that giving powerpoint lectures effective but not nearly as effective as videos from Adobe TV or Lynda.com
There are various instructional strategies for visual learners. One is a graphical illustration which consists of steps or colorful representation to support the lecture. Movement as in playing roles or scenarios which could also involve the kinesthetic awareness if this is the second strength of the student with regard to intelligences.
I use power points, dvd's and over head projectors. It does capture their attention also so they can focus
Hi Jennifer - Thanks for your post to the forum. I am a visual learner and a lousy artist, but your idea makes a lot of sense! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Hi Vanessa- thanks for your post to the forum. As a visual learner myself, I appreciate the ideas you shared - very helpful! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
A variety of instructional strategies can be used to accomodate students that are visual learners. The use of many multimedia such as powerpoint, video clips, simulations, etc can help a visual student grasp a concept and learning obejective easily. These students perfere to use color when highlighting important points in text, make list and categorize informaiton, and use illustration of ideas in brainstorming.
I very often have my students draw pictures to represent concepts/steps in procedures...as silly as the pictures might be or even as elementary as they might be (stick figures) For the visual learner...almost 100% of the time, they remember these best!
Karne - Wow can I take one of your classes? As a visual learner, I would be in heaven! Great work!
Susan
Susan,
I like to color code all my instructional handouts in each class. Each specifc unit has a different color. The students have given me great positive feedback on this. They get so tired of white paper all the time.
I always try to add pictures, videos, drawings, and games to reinforce information.
The students seem to love looking at YouTube videos and playing games like Jeopardy.
In one of my English courses to introduce research on the internet, I have them go on a scavenger hunt looking for the answers to the list of questions that I have given them. They enjoy it and it turns into competition.
Hi Richard - Thanks for your post to the forum. Isn't YouTube a terrific resource! Best wishes - Susan
I teach mathematics and I find that visual learners respond to watching YouTube videos on the current subject, watching me do examples on the whiteboard, and seeing others work at the board.
Hi Keith- Thanks for sharing a great kinesthetic learning technique! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
