Learning Activity 1 - Learning Style

Learning Styles Results

Active - 3

Sensory - 3

Verbal - 1

Sequential - 7

Activities:

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?

My learning style is very focussed on a sequential style and also leaning towards active, sensory and verbal. That means that the learning experience that would cater to my learning style would be a group task that involved solving a mathematical problem.

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

I would support a range of learning styles by using ICTs and varying my strategies in my approach to teaching for example having group activities as well as individual work, teaching facts as well as abstract concepts.

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

Using different ICTs, such as powerpoints, videos, computer work and interactive whiteboards, would aid in all the different learning styles. With my current knowledge I can recognise that the use of ICTs would enhance the learning of the visual learner, the sequential learner and the verbal learner.

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

Are they paying attention to me explaining tasks?
Do they enjoy pictures, videos and powerpoint presentations?
Do they enjoy using their hands - playing, arts, manual arts?
Do they prefer group work or individual activities?
When are they most productive?
What do they like to do in their spare time?

1. How does ICT support differences in learning styles?

ICT contributes through enhancing variety and stimulating student's engagement. It incorporates different aspects of learning for different children.