The Benefits of Visual Notes

Kelly-Ann Denton
It’s no coincidence that we use the phrase “mind’s-eye” when we visualise and imagine – our brains are masters at remembering pictures.

Without reviewing information, we don’t absorb it and as much as 80% gets lost. That is super unproductive. The best way to review and retain information is to synthesise it into an image – to see the big picture. 

You may provide vital information in a presentation or document, but much of that effort is wasted if the recipient can’t retain most of what you say 20 minutes later. This inefficient transfer of information is a frustrating reality in professional development and a handicap for those not skilled in visual thinking and visual communication. 

CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKERS MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE EASY CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DIVERSE IDEAS AND STORED KNOWLEDGE. 

This is absolutely necessary if we are to process large amounts of complex data and use it productively. 

EVERYONE CAN BE A VISUAL THINKER. VISION IS OUR DOMINANT SENSE & WE CONSTANTLY CREATE VISUAL IMAGES IN THE BRAIN. 

By employing visual note-taking skills we encourage a more productive culture and strengthen imagination. 
That leads to innovation.

VISUAL NOTE-TAKING IS EASY TO TEACH - IT’S FUN AND CREATIVE & COMPREHENSIVE.

Visual note-taking encourages us to let go of tiny details that can clutter our minds in favour of integrating new information with prior knowledge to create the big picture. 

Visual note-taking is the most efficient way to encode information for later recall. Thinking in pictures and drawing relationships fuses knowledge and understanding and lays down a richly integrated memory.

When thoughts are connected they are better retained in memory and can be more easily recalled as a whole. 

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V3_Visual Mapping - Making Thoughts Visible begins the process of seeing information in a spatial way, drawing connections between ideas.
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