Why use visual aids and strategies? Humans are visual beings. Neuroscientists state that 50-80% of our processing is dedicated to seeing and processing. Once our brain sees something, it tries to develop a memory for it. It defaults to images for words. We remember images and we forget words.
10% of what you hear
20% of what you read
80% of what you see and do
Most of the information we consume and interpret is visual. Scientific and educational research agrees that 75% of learning is through vision. Visual aids transcend language and words allowing for greater understanding and/or expression. Using visual aids increases the speed of understanding while removing the potential for misinterpretation. For a visual thinker using visual aids to correctly represent a concept removes the need to convert what is being heard into images.
Pictures translate across culture, education levels and age groups…the richness of the whole picture can be taken in at a glance. – Educator Jay Cross
The more visual the input becomes, the more likely it is to be recognized and recalled. – Dr. John Medina, Neuroscientist
The quote “A picture is worth ten thousand words” refers to the concept that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single image. EVERYONE benefits from the use of visual aids and strategies.
Workshop Presentation - Visual Aids and Strategies
Contact Vizually Speaking today to learn how Visual Aids and Strategies can decrease the undesired behaviour(s), improve communication, promote independence and increase self-confidence. Through our dynamic presentation you will:
✓ Uncover the importance of using Visual Aids and Strategies.
✓ Discover the benefits of Visual Aids and Strategies.
✓ Learn how to overcome communication barriers.
✓ Promote independence and decrease undesired behaviours.
✓ Be introduced to NEW resources.
EVERYONE benefits from Visual Aids!
Vizually Speaking understands that finding time in today’s high demanding world to create visual aids and strategies can be a great challenge. Vizually Speaking is committed to collaboratively work together providing a step by step support, assisting in the development and implementation of individualized visual aids and strategies. For a FREE consultation contact us today.
