Perceptual Learning is NOT flashcards. It is much BIGGER than that. If you want to create a learning tool to learn definitions and recall facts, this is NOT it. If you want to create a kill and drill exercise for students to study for a test, this is NOT it.
This IS …
A tool that allows instructors and teachers to create rich learning experiences for their students. It IS a location for students to learn new concepts and gain NEW knowledge. This IS the opportunity to SHOW students what a concept or idea or thing is without explaining it.
Inspired by the book, How We Learn by Benedict Carey
Backed by research and trials in Tom’s courses.
The goal of a PLM is to introduce and reinforce a concept or idea or meaning without detailed explanation -or “any” explanation for that matter. The goal is to SHOW students a concept, idea or meaning and allow them to experience and see what IT is.
Each item in a PLM is a concept, idea or meaning illustrated by AT LEAST 5 images. See an example