Visual Learning

The "V" in VARK stands for "Visual" learning style, which is one of the four modalities identified in the VARK model of learning. The VARK model, developed by Neil Fleming in 1987, categorizes learners into four primary types based on their preferred learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic.

Visual learners prefer to receive and process information in the form of images, diagrams, charts, maps, and other visual representations. They find it easier to understand and remember information that is presented visually rather than through verbal or written explanations. For visual learners, the use of colors, spatial arrangements, and imagery can significantly enhance their learning experience.

Here are some characteristics and strategies associated with visual learning:

• Preference for visuals: Visual learners often prefer to use pictures, videos, infographics, and other visual aids to help them understand new information.

• Spatial understanding: They have a strong sense of space and may excel at reading maps or diagrams and visualizing objects and plans.

• Use of color and layout: They often use colors to organize information and may be sensitive to the way materials are laid out visually.

• Note-taking: They may benefit from creating mind maps or drawing diagrams to capture complex information.

• Phenomenon -  In the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), phenomena play a central role by serving as observable events that engage students in learning through exploring and explaining real-world occurrences.

Visual learning is contrasted with the other VARK styles, where auditory learners prefer listening, reading/writing prefer interacting with textual content, and kinesthetic learners thrive on physical engagement and real-world applications of the content. Understanding one’s learning style can help tailor educational approaches for more effective learning outcomes.

Visual Learning Games & Activities

• Photographic Techniques - Create slow motion, time lapse, stop motion, IR, screen recordings and magnification videos

• Where in the World Slide Show - (Collaborative Slideshow) Collaborate to locate famous landmarks

• Netherlandish Proverbs  (Slides/Image Maps)- Find the proverb in the painting and paste a high resolution image of the portion of the painting that illustrates the parable. The slide show is designed as an image map, so when you click on the visual representation of the parable, it will link to the slide where you can explain the parable.  Make your own image maps in Google slides: video: Image Maps [5:02] 

• Where in the World Kahoot - (Kahoot) Class game - Play the game, and then create your own. 

• Mystery Science Photos -(Quizziz) - Class game -Play the game, and then create your own. 

• Extrapolation - (Form/Quiz) Macro views of familiar objects - Complete the quiz.

• Computer Technologies - (Quizlet Live)  - Create your own Quizlet live using images to illustrate the concepts you are assessing.  (Requires WhatsApp on phone for remote play)