Tamara's Blog » Learning Style http://tamaraauer.edublogs.org E-Learning Design and E-Learning Experiences Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:45:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 My Prefered Learning Style http://tamaraauer.edublogs.org/2008/10/25/expectations-and-what-do-i-already-know/ http://tamaraauer.edublogs.org/2008/10/25/expectations-and-what-do-i-already-know/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:47:10 +0000 tamaraauer http://tamaraauer.edublogs.org/?p=71 Learning Styles – What do you already know about your prefered learning style? I already know that I am a visual learner however I have had to adapt my learning style to improve on other areas as not all instruction at uni has been geared towards my preferred learning style.

What influence will your prefered learning style have on your e-learning style have on your e-learning experience?
I don’t know what I am like as an e-learner. I know that I will be visually engaged, which is a favourable characteristic of e-learning. As a language learner I know that the Gramma translation method works best for me. I like seeing how Italian is written and then comparing that to English to see the differences. I like to see words so that I can use my visual learning preference to memorise the spelling of new vocabulary. I don’t really enjoy having learning centred on a theme or topic. I am going to also miss the social aspect of learning in a classroom with other students.

READING:

Preparing E-learners for online success:
According to Watkins (2005) e-learning requires a different set of study skills. Learners often face obstacles when developing their study skills as they are only used to having study skills that work for them when they are in a low-tech instructor-led classroom. Learners are good at asking questions, communicating face-to-face with an instructor and having immediate feedback. Online learners on the other hand are left to struggle with course material when an instructor is not present.

The VARK Questionnaire Results

The VARK questionnaire provides four scores and the various combinations of those scores are huge in number. This means that each individual has a very specialized profile not something generalized by an off the shelf report. Every attempt is made to personalize the report so that it addresses the meanings from your learning preferences in a unique way. This is not a predictive service so you will be involved in its interpretation.

My scores were:
Visual: 11
Aural: 3
Read/Write: 1
Kinesthetic: 6

I have a strong Visual learning preference.

Recommendations from the VARK Questionnaire:

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