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Learning Styles and E-Learning

eLearning 24-7

This post is going to be somewhat different than in the past, specifically a result of the argument of the effectiveness of learning styles and if they even exist. Nope, in all the counter-arguments it was focusing on one item, learning styles, which initially was going to make up only a small part of the post.

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So many learning style tests, so little time.

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

I went looking for a learning style test for an online course. I thought a learning style test was a nice ramp up for an exercise where people had to blog about their own facilitator style - from the idea that it is good to know your own preferences and biases as a trainer/facilitator.

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Categorisation cults

Learning with e's

All students should receive the best possible education with varied experiences regardless of what kind of 'learning style' we might assume describes them. Learning styles theories are not the only myth some teachers are fooled into adopting. Clearly not, because there's no such thing as flying cars.

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Metalearning and Learning Styles

Big Dog, Little Dog

It is often used in Learning Style theory. While Learning Styles has been written and blogged about a lot lately, normally in response to two papers, Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence and Learning Styles and Pedagogy in Post-16 Learning , I believe it is going in the wrong direction.

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Why Customization is Key in a Sales Training Program

Training Industry

Individual learning styles are taken into account. Everyone learns differently, and adult learners especially, benefit from a tailored learning experience. Will Brooks has been with The Brooks Group since 2000. Thorough customization transforms resistant learners into active participants.

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Multi-Generational Learning in the Workplace

Janet Clarey

If you’re only ticket to getting resources is to ride the hype wave of “generational learning styles&# than OK. Know the learning theories behind your craft damn it! I mean really saying, “Janet, you’re ‘old’ (46), you go take that self-paced e-learning course where you just click the next button.

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Clark is not Keen

Learning with e's

With over 2000 delegates at this year's event, it was also packed with diversity, both culturally and in terms of alternative perspectives. Clark also launched into learning style theories by the likes of Kolb and Honey & Mumford.

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