Study Tips for Visual Learners
Have you ever interrupted someone while they were explaining something to you? Or give them a bewildered look simply because you don’t understand what they’re saying? You find yourself yelling “I need to see it to understand it”.
They’re probably not bad at explaining, it’s just you actually need to see it to know what it is. And there is nothing wrong with that, it just means that you’re a visual learner; you learn better by seeing information rather than hearing it. If this is you, here are some ways how you can study best.
1. Color Code
Make your notes by assigning colors. For example, write all definitions in blue, mathematical formulas in pink, highlight in yellow important dates and passages. Color coding helps categorize ideas and notions.
As you structure by separating in colors, your mind starts to identify and remember the information by associating it with the color.
2. Take Notes
Because you’re a visual learner, you rely on your eyes to comprehend. Evidently, you won’t be able to grasp information just by listening to what your professor is saying.
To ensure you have everything, take notes during lectures, so you can have all that you need. Then, to process the material, reread and rewrite. Since you took the notes while the prof was talking, it’s obvious you didn’t organize the information well.
So, this doesn’t only give you the chance to review, but also to re-arrange properly and to learn. Rewriting and paraphrasing helps you process and apprehend.
3. Flashcards and Post-its
Since it’s all about learning with your eyes, you’ve got to label and tag everything. Be extra. Make flashcards and quiz yourself after. For instance, yellow flashcards for definitions, blue for formulas, pink for historical concepts/data.
It’s sort of color-coding, except, instead of highlighting or writing part of your notes with specific colors, you’re dividing notions and details. Also, in your textbooks/notebooks, write small summaries on post-its. It’s easier to understand, and if you forget something, it’s right in front of you, to remind you of a certain detail, in case you miss it.
4. Be creative
You’re learning with your eyes and representing the information with your hands. In some ways, you’re an artist. If writing doesn’t help, draw it. Either use signs or symbols. Maybe creativity and imagination will help you comprehend.
For instance, for mathematical calculations, instead of thinking about the problems, draw them, like that you’re conceptualizing and finally understanding. For theoretical notes, make outlines.
In this way, you’re making your own notes. And because you’re doing it in your own way, you’re more focused and learning with your own method rather than one that is pre-designed by either a lecturer or textbook.
Visual learning is much more complex; it’s not only about reading and writing but also about conceptualizing. If you identify yourself as a visual learner, explore all the ways you can understand with your eyes and imagination.
5. Use Wizeprep
The Wizeprep Study Pass is designed with color coded text, call outs in red and green to help you see the most important dos/don'ts, videos, images, sketches, and practice problems. Visual learners can see everything they need to be able to visualize and understand the information required to get the best grades on tests and exams.
Looking to study effectively? This video will help you take great notes online using Google Docs!
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