The document discusses active learning and presents information from multiple sources on visual learning styles and the benefits of using visuals like infographics. It notes that visual information is processed thousands of times faster than text by the brain, and that people retain significantly more visual information compared to written or spoken material. Studies show that around 40% of people learn better visually rather than through text alone, and visual aids in the classroom can improve learning by up to 400%. The use of visual elements like diagrams, drawings, charts and lists are suggested learning techniques for visual learners.

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The brain
processes visual
information
60,000times faster
than text.
One study found that
after 3 days, users
retained only
10-20 %
of written or spoken
information
but almost
65 %of visual
information.
40%
Learning suggestions for visual learners include:
of people will respond
better to visual information
than plain text.
of us are visual learners.
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Information
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Lists
Charts
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Infographic published by Magnatag Visible Systems® based on
the following studies:
Since 1967
Visual aids in the
classroom
improve
learning
by up to 400%
B E N E F I T S O F
Visual Learning