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The Learning Styles Myth

Association eLearning

Some time ago, a colleague of mine wrote a blog called Learning Myths: Debunked , in which he stated that learning styles is a myth. Having obtained a degree in Elementary Education, I was shocked and still skeptical that learning styles was indeed a myth.

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Best Practices and Strategies to Implement Experiential Learning Design

Hurix Digital

Experiential learning, a robust learning theory, emerges as a compelling alternative to traditional models. Through active engagement and tailored experiences, experiential learning caters to diverse learning styles, paving the way for a more equitable and effective educational experience.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning? Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them.

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Learning Styles in Training Development: Truth or Myth?

Trivantis

But how significant really is my “learning style” (visual vs. auditory vs. kinesthetic) in the learning and development community? Many studies from the last few years suggest that learning styles are a myth, a fad, a waste of time, etc. Haptic (sense of touch or grasp). Olfactory (sense of smell and taste).

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Evaluating Your eLearning

eFront

Similarly, research in game studies has generally focused upon approaches based upon playing leisure games, and therefore do not take enough account of factors including the context, learning theory and practice and the attributes of the learner and learner group.” (de de Freitas & Oliver 2006, p.262). Available at: www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/elearninginnovation/outcomes.aspx.

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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

The usual rationale given for why eLearning needs both text and audio is that it accommodates multiple learning styles. That’s all fair, and we should seek to accommodate as many people as possible in our pursuit of effective training. Why don’t we hear that? Because it’s not true. Properly d.

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What is Andragogy? Less Than 100 Words

Roundtable Learning

Malcolm Knowles’s theory of andragogy is concerned with the teaching and learning styles of adult learners. Andragogy is based on a self-directed, independent learning method for adults and defines the best practices for teaching adults. . Get started developing your learning program today!