what is visualization to learn (vs. visual literacy)?

• A focus on the use of visualization or mental imagery to improve understanding 

visualization strategies for reading comprehension and learning:

• Visible Thinking -- Thinking Routines and protocols developed by Harvard Project Zero
• Visual Notetaking --
  
• Using Storyboards to Inspire Close Reading -- (Oct 2013) NYTimes article and resources
  
• Drawing in Class  (18:19) -- Rachel Smith @ TEDxUFM describes and illustrates visual notetaking a.k.a. "graphic recording" 

related resources:

• Ainsworth, S., Prain, V., & Tytler, R. (2011). Drawing to learn in science. Science, 333, 1096–1097. doi: 10.1126/science.1204153
• Clark, J. M., & Paivio, A. (1991). Dual coding theory and education. Educational Psychology Review, 3, 149–210.
• Douville, P. (2004). Use mental imagery across the curriculum. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 49, 36–39.
• Gambrell, L. B., & Bales, R. J. (1986). Mental imagery and the comprehension monitoring performance of fourth- and fifth-grade poor readers. Reading Research Quarterly, 21, 454–464.