Learning Style

Learning Styles Results

Active - 3

Sensory - 5

Visual - 1

Sequential - 3

http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html

1. What is your learning style? What sorts of learning experiences would suit you best with your learning style?

From my results it can be said I'm fairly well balanced on the active - reflective scale, visual - verbal scale and sequential - global scale. However, I have a moderate preference for the sensory learning style. Therefore learning experiences such as practical, hands on work, real world connections and facts would best suit my learning style. 

2. In a traditional classroom of 25 students, how would you support the range of learning styles each lesson?

I would support the range of learning styles for each lesson by using several different teaching strategies, such as, group work, individual work, practical work, teaching facts, using visual aids, written and spoken explanations and using logical stepwise paths.  

3. With your current knowledge of ICT, how could your design and digital pedagogy support your learners better?

By incorporating ICT tools such as, powerpoint presentations, interactive white boards, computers, scanners, handheld devices, overhead projectors, various computer programs (e.g. photoshop, foodworks etc) and the use of digital cameras will help cater for all the different learning styles. Speaking from experience, by participating in most of these ICT activities in school, I found at least one of these strategies of use which suited my learning style.

4. What sorts of profiling questions would you be asking about your learners to ensure you cater for everyone's preferences?

Do the students prefer group or individual work?

Do the students benefit from practical hands on work?

Do the students get more out of visual aids or from written and spoken explanations?

Do the students prefer using computers, OHT's, powerpoint etc in lessons?

5. How does ICT support differences in learning styles?

The use of ICT expands new thinking and learning skills and it also encourages interaction among students and teachers. ICT tools can cater for all learners and can make the lessons more fun and interesting.