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The notion of making learning not only purposeful but a fun task is central to the text Visual Impact by Wendi Pillars.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, why do so many of us insist on a thousand words alone?
Whether you're in a more traditional school setting or a place of business, your organization can use visual thinking to drive collective understandings and engagement. Studies show that information is recalled exponentially more when paired with visuals than without them . . . and to actually generate those visuals along with their connections?
Whew. Mind. Blown.
Why wouldn't you use visuals?
This A-Z reference guide, full of original illustrations, will inspire you, whether in the boardroom, classroom, or living room to expand what you thought possible. It will jumpstart your creativity into the realm of visual thinking and push your thought processes beyond the confines of the typical ways we work to process information.
Pillars powerfully demonstrates the vast potential of using visual thinking to improve productivity, outcomes, and communication with audiences of all ages. Leaning on decades of teaching in varied global settings, she brings tremendous insight and mastery with clear examples to empower you to think visually, experiment creatively, and sketch more!
When you sketch more, you think more!
In my exit ticket on page 242 of this book, I placed my star on the smiling emoji that indicates that this book was way better than I expected. The notion of making learning not only purposeful but a fun task is central to the text Visual Impact by Wendi Pillars. Moreover, Pillars painstakingly explores the scientific support for claims made of the visual impact on learning. Visual Impact fosters visual note-taking to create a more engaged and interactive community of learners. The text is ideally suited to transforming the teacher or manager from one who presents ideas or concepts to an educator or manager who teaches or persuades others about key concepts in a mode that can ensure greater retention and buy-in.
Initially just browsing through the visual pages I felt some of the pages were busy to the point of distraction. However, when I took the time to read the accompanying pages of the text, I began to refocus not on the artwork but rather the objective of the artwork and the aspects of pedagogy that it attempts to redress. I found the text language and style quite accessible and inviting to the average reader. One of my keepsake quotes from this text is; “ The more pathways you create while learning, the better your retention and recall.” p.23.
Pillars’ explains how visual notetaking can be used effectively not only in classrooms but in the boardroom and meetings. As an administrator in the field of education, I particularly liked and plan to use Pillar’s exhortation to develop a visual collection or library to store relevant information pertinent to one’s organization.
Teachers at kindergartens, primary, secondary and tertiary will find this book particularly relevant to their profession. Parents interested in assisting and understanding the importance of sketching to their child’s cognitive development will also find this book particularly instructive.
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I am a Global citizen residing in one of the Happiest Caribbean Countries: Trinidad and Tobago. I am a Teacher of English and Communication Studies. Reading and creating book reviews are my favourite pastimes. I wrote several reviews currently published on Amazon and Goodreads.
Synopsis
If a picture is worth a thousand words, why do so many of us insist on a thousand words alone?
Whether you're in a more traditional school setting or a place of business, your organization can use visual thinking to drive collective understandings and engagement. Studies show that information is recalled exponentially more when paired with visuals than without them . . . and to actually generate those visuals along with their connections?
Whew. Mind. Blown.
Why wouldn't you use visuals?
This A-Z reference guide, full of original illustrations, will inspire you, whether in the boardroom, classroom, or living room to expand what you thought possible. It will jumpstart your creativity into the realm of visual thinking and push your thought processes beyond the confines of the typical ways we work to process information.
Pillars powerfully demonstrates the vast potential of using visual thinking to improve productivity, outcomes, and communication with audiences of all ages. Leaning on decades of teaching in varied global settings, she brings tremendous insight and mastery with clear examples to empower you to think visually, experiment creatively, and sketch more!
When you sketch more, you think more!
About the author
Wendi Pillars has incorporated visual thinking into her life and work as an educator and brainchanger for 25+ years. She loves breaking down complex ideas into bite-sized chunks but gets really excited when others are confident to do it themselves. Lives in NC with her son, rescue pets, and bees. view profile
Published on March 15, 2021
Published by Wisdom House Publishers
20000 words
Genre: Education & Reference
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