Snapshots of slides boost student memory

Just like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words! According to a recent study, students who took photos of PowerPoint slides during online presentations had better recall of the content compared to those who didn’t snap any shots. It’s like capturing a moment in time and freezing it in your memory. Think of it as taking a snapshot of important information, creating a mental photo album that you can flip through later when you need to remember something. The researchers hypothesize that visually capturing the slides helps reinforce the information and provides an additional visual cue for retrieval. So next time you’re in an online class or presentation, don’t hesitate to take out your phone and take a quick pic of the slide. Who knew that being a paparazzi could actually improve your memory skills? For more details on this fascinating study, check out the link below.