Block-based visual programming tools are widely used in elementary education. Nonetheless, these tools alone may not ensure the spontaneous and efficient acquisition of concepts and skills in computational thinking (CT). Using mind mapping as a form of scaffolding to facilitate the visualization of abstract thinking processes may enhance the…

In this case study, we are able to take a close look at a situation not often encountered in the literature on ICTs in emerging economies: a private company from an emerging economy provided much-needed funding for a US NASA higher learning consortium through a contract for training and research and development in 3D visualization. This study…

The paper describes how to conduct guided imagery workshops using slides of paintings, modeling clay, and music in counseling gifted, talented, and creative individuals. (Author/SB)

Students have experiences, during the school year, which enrich their understanding and knowledge of each other. Activities are described to enhance students' abilities to recognize and recall and to provide enjoyable, meaningful memories for students. (CB)

Teachers can help students increase their memory skills through activities in visualization, memory, and sequencing. (CL)

Discusses the nature and role of visualization in the study of mathematics. Also includes a list of seven broad methods (often referred to as the design spectrum) by which individuals solve problems. (JN)

The use of visual imagery, visualization, and guided and unguided fantasy has potential as a teaching tool for use with learning disabled children. Visualization utilized in a gamelike atmosphere can help the student learn new concepts, can positively effect social behaviors, and can help with emotional control. (SB)

Presents student exercises in visual notation (doodles, maps, sketches) and visual ideation sketching. A large portion of this article consists of a classroom poster explaining these two concepts. (SJL)

Reports the results of an informal study of very young children's reactions to some visual displays of data. (Author/ASK)

Outlines teaching methods that emphasize the use of the right hemisphere of the brain. Argues that most productive thinking requires both modes of thinking and that any good elementary science program should include activities designed to develop both modes. (Author/IRT)

Takes the concept of using a geometrical or visual approach to teach algebraic concepts and extends it to connect with the section on binomial expansion by using three dimensional objects. (ASK)

Suggests lessons based on categorizing and several learning modalities to expand students' vocabulary. (MKM)

Spelling tricks for 35 sight words that can be used by learning disabled or regular classroom students are given. They include replacing silent or confusing letters with pictures to aid visual recall; locating a smaller, more familiar word in the longer word; and rhyming certain letter groups to related words. (VW)

Presents a series of classroom exercises and activities that stimulate children's creativity through the use of visualization. Discusses procedures for guided imagery and offers some examples of "trips" to imaginary places. Proposes visualization as a warm-up exercise before art lessons. (DR)

Conceives of reading as the general process through which meaning is construed from patterned forms of representation which take shape in words, visual images, auditory patterns, etc. Discusses reading's role in understanding the images of culture and overcoming the blindness brought about by the neglect of complex reading skills in the schools…