7) Visual thinking
The science behind visual journaling’s impact on focus
Here’s a closer look at research insights that explain why visual journaling can boost attention and focus:
Dual coding theory. Allan Paivio’s theory proposes that we process visual and verbal information in separate yet complementary ways. By combining words with visuals, visual journaling... See more
Here’s a closer look at research insights that explain why visual journaling can boost attention and focus:
Dual coding theory. Allan Paivio’s theory proposes that we process visual and verbal information in separate yet complementary ways. By combining words with visuals, visual journaling... See more
How visual journaling enhances attention and focus
Visual journaling is more than a creative outlet; it’s a powerful tool for improving attention and focus. Here’s how it helps:
Engaging multiple senses: Drawing, writing, and organizing information visually activates a broader range of cognitive processes than simple note-taking. This sensory... See more
Visual journaling is more than a creative outlet; it’s a powerful tool for improving attention and focus. Here’s how it helps:
Engaging multiple senses: Drawing, writing, and organizing information visually activates a broader range of cognitive processes than simple note-taking. This sensory... See more
Business Applications: McKinsey research indicates that teams using visual collaboration tools are 17% more productive in problem-solving tasks.
Visual Learning in Education: According to research published in the Journal of Educational Psychology, students working with visual representations demonstrate 40% better learning outcomes.
Mind Mapping Benefits: Research by Tony Buzan shows mind mapping improves memory recall by 32% compared to traditional note-taking methods.
What we know about visual thinking and learning by Lynn Marentette
Key points:
Visual information is processed more quickly than text
Students write better after using visual thinking strategies
Visual thinking helps learn about complex systems
Visual diagrams and concept maps enhance problem-solving and group work
Key points:
Visual information is processed more quickly than text
Students write better after using visual thinking strategies
Visual thinking helps learn about complex systems
Visual diagrams and concept maps enhance problem-solving and group work
The future of note-taking is visual by Chuck Frey
Highlights:
Visual note-taking helps connect seemingly unrelated information
Supports creative processes like brainstorming and lateral thinking
Enables better pattern recognition and idea development
Highlights:
Visual note-taking helps connect seemingly unrelated information
Supports creative processes like brainstorming and lateral thinking
Enables better pattern recognition and idea development
Visual thinking by Dave Gray
Main ideas:
Visual thinking helps organize thoughts and communicate complex information
It's about externalizing internal thinking processes
Makes ideas more clear, explicit and actionable
Main ideas:
Visual thinking helps organize thoughts and communicate complex information
It's about externalizing internal thinking processes
Makes ideas more clear, explicit and actionable
What is visual thinking? by Leanne Armstrong
Core concepts:
Two-thirds of people predominantly think in pictures
Involves both object and spatial visualization skills
Helps in organizing ideas graphically and remembering information as images
Core concepts:
Two-thirds of people predominantly think in pictures
Involves both object and spatial visualization skills
Helps in organizing ideas graphically and remembering information as images