Visual Media in Active Learning

Summary of Lu et al. (2024)

Background & Existing Knowledge

Visual tools in active learning environments can help increase student attention, reduce distraction, and improve conceptual understanding. However, empirical validation in university settings remains limited.

New Insights from This Study

✔ Visualization media significantly improved student engagement and academic performance.

✔ Students showed higher motivation, focus, and participation.

✔ Visual materials supported understanding of abstract concepts.

Practical Applications: How Educators Can Use This Research

Instructional Design

📌 Integrate videos, simulations, and concept maps into lectures.

📌 Use visual tools to reinforce complex theories.

📌 Align visual aids with learning objectives.

Classroom Implementation

📌 Combine visualization with group activities.

📌 Assign visual-based tasks to enhance peer interaction.

📌 Use formative feedback to assess visual tool impact.

Inclusive Learning

📌 Adapt visual content for diverse learners.

📌 Provide subtitles, narration, or translated visuals.

📌 Engage students with different learning styles.

Conclusion

Visualization media in active learning boosts student focus, motivation, and understanding—especially when paired with collaborative strategies.

Key Words

visual media, active learning, engagement, instructional strategy, higher education

Reference

Lu, Y., Wang, D., & Zhang, X. (2024). Visualization Media and Its Impact on Engagement in Active Learning Environments. Education and Information Technologies, 29(3), 1950–1967. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12252-y 

Suggested Citation
Ross, E. M., & Malar, D. B. J. (2025). Visual Media in Active Learning. Excellent Educator, 2(10), 1.