2/29 Multimodal Learning

Traditional study advice assumes everyone learns the same way — read, highlight, memorize, repeat. But for many neurodivergent students, that system just doesn’t click.

Join the Duke Neurodiversity Advocates (DNA) for an interactive session on multimodal learning — figuring out how your brain absorbs and remembers information best. Whether you’re a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner (or some unique combo of all three), we’ll help you discover study techniques that work best for your brain.

We’ll cover:

• How visual, auditory, and kinesthetic processing actually work in the brain

• Tools for each learning style (mind maps, verbal recall, movement-based memorization, etc.)

• How to mix and match modes to improve memory and reduce fatigue

• Why “study methods that don’t feel like studying” often work best for neurodivergent brains

• Real examples of multimodal note-taking and studying from DNA members