Think of the best, most memorable Super Bowl commercials. Do they have paragraphs and paragraphs of text or long dialog between characters? No… They have studied the science of capturing your attention.
Check out this article that highlights the Importance of Using Visuals in Marketing.
Over time; I will post some of the best ‘teacher-visual’ learning sites that I am able to uncover. There are several safe, informational sites that I use daily within my classes.
I have found the best focus/ attention/ learning happens when I combine a 10 to 15 minute target visual/ video/ interactive lesson with small groupwork involving drill & practice.
I can see my students focusing on the lesson, then working cooperatively with others nearby; effectively teaching & learning at the same time. A win-win.