Psychologyspeaking topic
Dual coding: why does information stick better when we process it in both words and images? Do we have two separate channels for remembering?
— Paivio, dual coding theory
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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