Visual Learner

The Visual Learner:

* learns by seeing and watching information

* receives information from pictures, images, videos and photographs. Would benefit from flashcards, slideshows, charts, maps, and diagrams. Prefers visual arts

* observes facial expressions and body language to figure out how to respond to the speaker

* easily visualizes objects, words and pictures, sometimes appears to be daydreaming or staring of into space, and has a vivid imagination

* enjoys reading materials and benefits from pre-reading or skimming over reading material

* can benefit from writing notes and recopying notes

* has a good memory for visual information and can recall where words or pictures were located on a page; may remember where things are stored in cabinets and on shelves

* prefers a quiet place to study and may like to observe a situation for a while before actively participating

* is generally neat and organized and may be queit

* becomes impatient or distracted easily during long lectures

* Benefits from field trips and performing experiments

* Often asks for verbal instructions to be repeated

* writes down directions, draws, takes detailed notes

* may have a hard time remembering names

* prefers visual media like: video games, computer, and television

If you are a visual learner you might print out this page, highlight the page, and take notes on the paper.

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