Over the years, I have come to realize that I am a visual learner. I learn best when visuals are involved in the explanation of abstract or foreign concepts. This is especially beneficial when I am learning about scientific concepts as science is not my best subject. [A bit ironic considering I went to a math and science high school. harhar.] However, there are times when static graphics just don't cut it for me. I struggle to understand physics and I have realized that when there are animated graphics available to explain a particular concept, I understand it better than if the images were static. While I cannot recall one specific example, I do remember understanding some concepts better than others because I had seen an animated visual rather than a still image.
Perhaps the reason why I benefit from animated images is because when I encounter an abstract concept, I have no background knowledge of the topic nor am I interested. Therefore, it is harder for me to relate or become engaged in learning about the concept. This is also particularly true for many other students. As educators of today's children, we need to be utilize the various media available to engage and instruct our students, especially since they are known as the video-game generation.
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