“With Visualizing, students are learning in two ways. One, they are integrating what they learn into their visual memory, which reinforces the original memory. Two, they retain the information much better.

Why should a textbook based on visuals be effective? Research shows that we learn better from integrated text and visuals than from either medium separately. Beginners in a subject benefit most from reading about the topic, attending class, and studying well-designed and integrated visuals. A visual, with good accompanying discussion, really can be worth a thousand words!

LEARNING FROM VISUALS:
How Well-Designed and Well-Used Visuals Can Help Students Learn

A White Paper by Matt Leavitt, Arizona State University
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