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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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Learning styles: Worth our time?

Making Change

If you had time to evaluate the research on learning styles, what would you conclude? cation of students’ learning styles has practical utility, it remains to be demonstrated.&#. &#. That quote is from Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence , an examination of learning style research.

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Learning styles: Worth our time?

Making Change

If you had time to evaluate the research on learning styles, what would you conclude? cation of students’ learning styles has practical utility, it remains to be demonstrated.&#. &#. That quote is from Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence , an examination of learning style research.

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Evaluating Your eLearning

eFront

Your CEO is a cool lady who allowed you to use her cartoon version as an avatar to motivate learners. eLearning is all about iterations and versions. This includes their preferred learning style, their previous knowledge and identifying the methods that will support their differing needs. Reality check: plenty!

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L&D's fake news

Patti Shank

L&D has its own version of fake news: fads, made-up theories (and how to implement) in conflict with what research or science says, and people selling ideas using devious means. Someone used me to push learning styles for training? As you likely know, the research is clear that learning styles aren't "a thing." (See

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: More on Learning Styles

Learning Visions

Friday, August 10, 2007 More on Learning Styles Today Mark Oehlert points to Stephen Downes post Professor Pans Learning Style Teaching Method (in particular, the comments thread which I had missed as I typically just read Downes post right through the feed reader). Bob Mosher: Performance Support and Learning at th.

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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. It extends to generational distinctions.