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. MORE
What’s your learning style? It’s a hard choice, especially since according to one comprehensive study there are over 71 learning styles from a range of different models. The good news is that there is a powerful secret behind your learning style. MORE
People are not all programmed the same way which means there are different ways that people learn; seven to be exact. Most content developers believe that you must teach users in their preferred learning style to show better outcomes. MORE
“What do you mean, I shouldn’t accommodate people’s learning styles? You can’t tell me people don’t learn differently! Let’s look at one reason why learning styles are so appealing and how we can respond to the believers on our team. MORE
He reports on a survey of learning-styles research that appeared in the journal, Psychological Science in the Public Interest. The authors found no credible evidence that matching teaching styles with learning styles (e.g., auditory, visual, kinesthetic or right-brain/left-brain) helps people learn more effectively. Is the learning-styles emperor naked? Tags: learning styles MORE
Kolb’s use of the term “learning styles” has nothing to do with VAK learning styles; if you’re interested in scientifically dubious nonsense, look elsewhere. Continue Reading → The post Characteristics of Experiential Learning Styles appeared first on E-Learning Curve Blog. MORE
Does tailoring your content for different learning styles really work? Ready to learn more? Learning Styles are NOT an Effective Guide for Learning Design. Learning Styles: Worth Our Time? Revisiting Learning Styles. Filed under: e-Learning , Instructional Design , ResearchMaybe there’s a better use of your time and resources. View the presentation for more. (If MORE
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. MORE
This marvelously tongue-in-cheek report looks at 800 studies of learning styles and concludes that there are better uses for educational funding. deep versus surface learning. MORE
I’ve pointed out the problems with learning styles in the past, but I want to rethink them with you, as we took quite a positive out of them in a unique way. This was back in 99-2000, when I led a project developing an intelligently adaptive learning system (Intellectricity ™; inspired by Joe Miller ’s vision of a system that respected who you were as a learner). Think: learning skills instead of learning styles , and develop your learners accordingly! MORE
Do you know your learning style? Stop buying into this idea of establishing learning styles as an effective way to help people learn. Even then, there are some blended learning styles that make this whole idea a bit murky. MORE
A learning experience. I’ve been hearing it quite a bit in the e-learning world. In all seriousness though, every LMS, learning platform and various subsets since the days of them going online, include learning experiences. A learning experience. MORE
They seek out and learn from the information that is available to them. They do not rely on formal educational settings for their learning. The gamers' learning style: Ignores any hint of formal instruction. They don't want to learn about what they might need. MORE
June is Debunk Learning Styles Month in the learning field! One of the most ubiquitous myths in the world today, learning styles has risen to a crescendo within the workplace learning field and in education as well. The idea is that if you diagnose learners on their learning styles and then tailor learning methods to the different style -- that learning results will improve. MORE
I’ve been thrust back into learning styles, and saw an interesting relationship that bears repeating. Now you should know I’ve been highly critical of learning styles for at least a decade; not because I think there’s anything wrong with the concept, but because the instruments are flawed, and the implications for learning design are questionable. Regardless, using the best media for the message and an enlightened learning pedagogy seems best. MORE
At first, learning styles seemed to be a hot topic because theorists were interested in defining various style typologies and prescribing instructional implications. Hence, we have a lot of literature describing modalities, brain hemisphere preferences, Kolb’s styles, Gregorc’s styles, and more. Lately, a lot of folks are writing about the fallacy of learning styles. So, is it worth learning about learning styles? By Shelley A. MORE
Styles and guidelines are essential to all forms of instruction. This fact is not debated, but what is certainly questioned is the effectiveness of existing learning styles and their utility. This knowledge if well understood can be the backbone of any learning lesson. MORE
That is, until you go and tell us to figure out our learning style. I appreciate the idea behind learning styles and how wonderful they would be, if only they were actually useful. The Myth of Learning Styles Lynda.com was recently acquired by LinkedIn. MORE
Back in May I wrote a post on learning styles , giving a general overview of some of the more commonly mentioned style of today. Naturally, this seemed to cause some angst among some readers who find learning styles to be essentially non-existent. MORE
Several of my colleagues have already written about learning styles being debunked and proven to be a myth. This post is about an alternate method, called multi-modal learning, which is not a myth. What is Multi-Modal Learning? Forget about learning styles. MORE
Too many people have been talking about learning styles research lately for me to try to cite them all here. Many have commented on the Learning Styles Don’t Exist video, for example. Via Karyn Romeis and Stephen Downes , I found two lengthy reviews of learning styles research: Learning styles and pedagogy in post-16 learning. Should we be using learning styles? These are my own learning goals, so to speak. MORE
The post THE POWERFUL SECRET BEHIND YOUR LEARNING STYLE appeared first on Learnnovators. MORE
There are fewer buzzwords in the elearning industry that result in a greater division than “learning style” I know from experience. The concept of learning styles is nearly as divisive as politics. As such, my intent isn’t to discuss learning styles. MORE
Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, May 10, 2007 Learning Styles In 1996, when I first started working as an "instructional designer", I was taught about learning styles. In the context of e-Learning (back then it was just plain old CBT), this meant you had audio/video on the screen with timed text bullets. Obviously, there is diversity in learning. MORE
As part of David Kelly’s Learning Styles Awareness Day , I’m revisiting the idea of learning styles. I admit that when I was taught learning styles in my education program, I didn’t question it. When I started digging into the research though, I realized that the research support for learning styles is pretty flimsy. If I was teaching music today, I’d do that same kind of lesson, just not because of learning styles. MORE
Everyone learns differently, that’s nothing new. However, over the years the different styles of learning have usually been cut down to visual, physical (learn-by-doing), or audible. Solitary: The solitary learner prefers to learn alone and through self-study. MORE
Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues. MORE
On the one side are the learning and development romantics, all voodoo and crystals, holding firm to their pseudo-psychological beliefs. On the other, the cold, clinical and calculating rationalists, trying to make sense of the multitude of interacting variables that impact on teaching and learning by resorting to the ultimate killjoy that is science. If learning styles do exist, go on somebody, prove it MORE
This is a great article by Jenny Anderson about the pervasive learning styles myth. You may think you learn better in a certain way. Instructional Design instructional design learning styles Pedagogy MORE
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. MORE
It’s June, and June is Learning Styles month for the Debunker’s Club. Now, I’ve gone off on Learning Styles before ( here , here , here , and here ), but it’s been a while, and they refuse to die. So, what’s a learning designer to do? MORE
This week I explore how tapping into different learning styles lets you build engaging online training for different types of learner and Unleash Superheroes in your organisation! As a diehard L&D geek I’m talking about learning styles , of course. MORE
That is, until you go and tell us to figure out our learning style. While I appreciate the idea behind learning styles and how wonderful they would be, if only they were actually useful. The Myth of Learning Styles Lynda.com was recently acquired by LinkedIn. MORE
I've been reading Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter Brown and Henry Roediger (Harvard University Press, 2014). Finishing this book coincides with The Debunker Club's Debunk Learning Styles Month. MORE
As part of David Kelly’s Learning Styles Awareness Day , I’m revisiting the idea of learning styles. I admit that when I was taught learning styles in my education program, I didn’t question it. MORE
Humans have the innate desire to learn. Are you familiar with the three traditional learning styles (visual, kinesthetic and auditory)? Auditory learners learn best by hearing information. What is your preferred learning style? Social learning. MORE
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MARCH 22, 2017
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.
Association eLearning
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Several of my colleagues have already written about learning styles being debunked and proven to be a myth. This post is about an alternate method, called multi-modal learning, which is not a myth. What is Multi-Modal Learning? Forget about learning styles.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2016
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At first, learning styles seemed to be a hot topic because theorists were interested in defining various style typologies and prescribing instructional implications. Hence, we have a lot of literature describing modalities, brain hemisphere preferences, Kolb’s styles, Gregorc’s styles, and more. Lately, a lot of folks are writing about the fallacy of learning styles. So, is it worth learning about learning styles? By Shelley A.
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MARCH 28, 2017
This week I explore how tapping into different learning styles lets you build engaging online training for different types of learner and Unleash Superheroes in your organisation! As a diehard L&D geek I’m talking about learning styles , of course.
LearnDash
JUNE 10, 2015
There are fewer buzzwords in the elearning industry that result in a greater division than “learning style” I know from experience. The concept of learning styles is nearly as divisive as politics. As such, my intent isn’t to discuss learning styles.
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MARCH 22, 2017
Do you know your learning style? Stop buying into this idea of establishing learning styles as an effective way to help people learn. Even then, there are some blended learning styles that make this whole idea a bit murky.
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JUNE 16, 2015
Does tailoring your content for different learning styles really work? Ready to learn more? Learning Styles are NOT an Effective Guide for Learning Design. Learning Styles: Worth Our Time? Revisiting Learning Styles. Filed under: e-Learning , Instructional Design , ResearchMaybe there’s a better use of your time and resources. View the presentation for more. (If
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JUNE 19, 2016
Styles and guidelines are essential to all forms of instruction. This fact is not debated, but what is certainly questioned is the effectiveness of existing learning styles and their utility. This knowledge if well understood can be the backbone of any learning lesson.
Experiencing eLearning
MARCH 1, 2012
As part of David Kelly’s Learning Styles Awareness Day , I’m revisiting the idea of learning styles. I admit that when I was taught learning styles in my education program, I didn’t question it.
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OCTOBER 16, 2017
Kolb’s use of the term “learning styles” has nothing to do with VAK learning styles; if you’re interested in scientifically dubious nonsense, look elsewhere. Continue Reading → The post Characteristics of Experiential Learning Styles appeared first on E-Learning Curve Blog.
Oh That Rachel
JUNE 9, 2015
That is, until you go and tell us to figure out our learning style. While I appreciate the idea behind learning styles and how wonderful they would be, if only they were actually useful. The Myth of Learning Styles Lynda.com was recently acquired by LinkedIn.
Oh That Rachel
JUNE 9, 2015
That is, until you go and tell us to figure out our learning style. I appreciate the idea behind learning styles and how wonderful they would be, if only they were actually useful. The Myth of Learning Styles Lynda.com was recently acquired by LinkedIn.
Experiencing eLearning
MARCH 1, 2012
As part of David Kelly’s Learning Styles Awareness Day , I’m revisiting the idea of learning styles. I admit that when I was taught learning styles in my education program, I didn’t question it. When I started digging into the research though, I realized that the research support for learning styles is pretty flimsy. If I was teaching music today, I’d do that same kind of lesson, just not because of learning styles.
Experiencing eLearning
SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
Too many people have been talking about learning styles research lately for me to try to cite them all here. Many have commented on the Learning Styles Don’t Exist video, for example. Via Karyn Romeis and Stephen Downes , I found two lengthy reviews of learning styles research: Learning styles and pedagogy in post-16 learning. Should we be using learning styles? These are my own learning goals, so to speak.
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MAY 31, 2011
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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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
He reports on a survey of learning-styles research that appeared in the journal, Psychological Science in the Public Interest. The authors found no credible evidence that matching teaching styles with learning styles (e.g., auditory, visual, kinesthetic or right-brain/left-brain) helps people learn more effectively. Is the learning-styles emperor naked? Tags: learning styles
TOPYX LMS
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Humans have the innate desire to learn. Are you familiar with the three traditional learning styles (visual, kinesthetic and auditory)? Auditory learners learn best by hearing information. What is your preferred learning style? Social learning.
LearnDash
DECEMBER 20, 2013
Back in May I wrote a post on learning styles , giving a general overview of some of the more commonly mentioned style of today. Naturally, this seemed to cause some angst among some readers who find learning styles to be essentially non-existent.
Clive on Learning
JUNE 5, 2015
I've been reading Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter Brown and Henry Roediger (Harvard University Press, 2014). Finishing this book coincides with The Debunker Club's Debunk Learning Styles Month.
Clive on Learning
AUGUST 28, 2008
On the one side are the learning and development romantics, all voodoo and crystals, holding firm to their pseudo-psychological beliefs. On the other, the cold, clinical and calculating rationalists, trying to make sense of the multitude of interacting variables that impact on teaching and learning by resorting to the ultimate killjoy that is science. If learning styles do exist, go on somebody, prove it
Kapp Notes
JUNE 13, 2007
They seek out and learn from the information that is available to them. They do not rely on formal educational settings for their learning. The gamers' learning style: Ignores any hint of formal instruction. They don't want to learn about what they might need.
LearnDash
MAY 16, 2013
Everyone learns differently, that’s nothing new. However, over the years the different styles of learning have usually been cut down to visual, physical (learn-by-doing), or audible. Solitary: The solitary learner prefers to learn alone and through self-study.
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MAY 21, 2007
Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Monday, May 21, 2007 Learning Styles as Fortune Telling My research into understanding the role of learning styles in e-Learning continues.
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MAY 2, 2010
I’ve been thrust back into learning styles, and saw an interesting relationship that bears repeating. Now you should know I’ve been highly critical of learning styles for at least a decade; not because I think there’s anything wrong with the concept, but because the instruments are flawed, and the implications for learning design are questionable. Regardless, using the best media for the message and an enlightened learning pedagogy seems best.
Trivantis
AUGUST 26, 2015
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.
LearningZen
MAY 4, 2017
People are not all programmed the same way which means there are different ways that people learn; seven to be exact. Most content developers believe that you must teach users in their preferred learning style to show better outcomes.
Making Change
JUNE 9, 2015
“What do you mean, I shouldn’t accommodate people’s learning styles? You can’t tell me people don’t learn differently! Let’s look at one reason why learning styles are so appealing and how we can respond to the believers on our team.
Work Learning
JUNE 1, 2015
June is Debunk Learning Styles Month in the learning field! One of the most ubiquitous myths in the world today, learning styles has risen to a crescendo within the workplace learning field and in education as well. The idea is that if you diagnose learners on their learning styles and then tailor learning methods to the different style -- that learning results will improve.
Learning Visions
MAY 10, 2007
Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Thursday, May 10, 2007 Learning Styles In 1996, when I first started working as an "instructional designer", I was taught about learning styles. In the context of e-Learning (back then it was just plain old CBT), this meant you had audio/video on the screen with timed text bullets. Obviously, there is diversity in learning.
Clark Quinn
DECEMBER 31, 2008
I’ve pointed out the problems with learning styles in the past, but I want to rethink them with you, as we took quite a positive out of them in a unique way. This was back in 99-2000, when I led a project developing an intelligently adaptive learning system (Intellectricity ™; inspired by Joe Miller ’s vision of a system that respected who you were as a learner). Think: learning skills instead of learning styles , and develop your learners accordingly!
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This marvelously tongue-in-cheek report looks at 800 studies of learning styles and concludes that there are better uses for educational funding. deep versus surface learning.
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