Visual LearningVisual learning is one of the three sensory learning methods that can be applied to an instructional plan, along with auditory and kinesthetic. Visual learning is a modality of learning and relates to the on elemental way in which an individual can gain information from their environment. The visual cortex of the brain is larger than all of the other sensory cortexes of the brain put together. The eye is the most robust organ and absorbs seventy percent of the brains sensory reception. In one blink of an eye millions of light signals are transported through the optic nerves to the visual processing centers of the brain.
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InspirationInspiration is a software application designed to help students extend their ideas and categorize their thoughts by allowing them to construct pictures of their thoughts or concepts in the form of graphic organizers. Students are encouraged to figuratively establish thoughts, to arrange them and group them, and to find and correct any gaps that may exist.
Many types of visual diagrams can be created with the program, including concept maps, idea maps, webs and storyboards. Multiple toolbars allow students to point, click, type, and edit, creating pleasing looking diagrams with ease. |
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Bubble.usBubbl.us claims to be a brainstorming tool but as you can see from the example in the video it is presented in Mind map form. Fairly easy to use although there are no images or graphics allowed. Bubbl.us is also a good tool for an interactive whiteboard. Bubbl.usis a simple
and free web application that lets you brainstorm online. The open source software application allows users to: •Create colorful mind maps online •Share and work with friends •Embed your mind map in your blog or website •Email and print your mind map •Save your mind map as an image |
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