January 23, 2009
I think we use visuals because people grasp concepts better with seeing what is being said. I am currently taking a health communications class, and the saying we use in there is, “tell me once, and I will forget. Show me once and I may forget. Involve me once and I will remember.” I have always been a hands on learner and by telling me I do not understand but showing me how it is done I know exactly how to do it.
The roles it plays in communications are learning, understanding, and comprehending. In communications we learn that the way to communicate is through sending and receiving a message. When a message is being sent through visuals it is easier to get that message to be received and understood.
Visuals are everywhere, especially now that technology is booming. We use computers, cell phones, TV’s, and many other visual aids to get through life. Visuals is how we get the product sold or the point across. We use visuals to get our word out to many others and I will continue to use visuals in my future for as long as I can.