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How do visual learning techniques help students?
Visual diagrams reveal patterns, inter-relationships, and interdependencies. They also stimulate creative thinking. From planning a research paper or website to analyzing an event in history or a novel, visual learning will help students:

Clarify their thinking
Reinforce understanding
Integrate new knowledge
Identify misconceptions

In which subject areas can I use visual learning?
Here are some examples of visual learning used in various subject areas:

Using Inspiration^®

Frequently Asked Questions

What is visual learning?
Visual learning is a powerful method of teaching and learning that utilizes graphical ways of working with ideas and presenting information. Visual learning helps students:

Using Kidspiration^®

How can I learn to integrate visual learning into my classroom and curriculum?
There are many resources available for learning more about using visual learning techniques in your classroom.

For ideas on integrating Inspiration into your curriculum, use our Achieving Standards with Inspiration 7 Lesson Plan Book. Or check out the Kidspiration Activity Book to learn how Kidspiration can be used with students K-5 to meet curriculum standards. You can also reference our suggested reading list as a place to start your exploration.

Visit our Diagram Library for all subject area diagrams!

Make abstract ideas visible and concrete
Connect prior knowledge and new concepts
Provide structure for thinking, writing, discussing, planning, and reporting
Focus thoughts and ideas that lead to understanding and interpretation

What are the different types of graphic organizers?
There are many types of graphic organizers. The most common are:

Idea Maps
Concept Maps
Webs