Title: Is On-line Learning for You?
Course: E-learning Strategies

On-line learning will require you, the student, to take more control of your own learning environment. To do that, a bit of self knowledge is needed and that is what this section is about.

Learning styles

Everyone learns in different ways. Here is one possible model for learning styles with a bit of explanation for each:

Verbal/Linguistic Learner – Word Smart This student:

- good at memorizing names, places, dates and trivia.
- learns best by saying, hearing and seeing words.
- enjoys reading, writing and telling stories.

Logical/Mathematic Learner – Number Smart

- good at math, reasoning, logic and problem solving.
- learns best by categorizing, classifying and working with abstract patterns/relationships.
- likes to do experiments, figure things out, work with numbers, ask questions and explore patterns and relationships.

Spatial/Visual Learner – Sight Smart

- good at imagining things, sensing changes, doing mazes/puzzles and reading maps, charts.
- enjoys drawing, building, designing and creating things, daydreaming, looking at pictures/slides, watching movies and playing with machines.
- learns best by visualizing, dreaming, using the mind’s eye and working with colors/pictures.

Musical/Rhythmic Learner – Sound Smart

- good at picking up sounds, remembering melodies, noticing pitches/rhythms and keeping time.
- likes to sing, hum tunes, listen to music, play an instrument and respond to music.
- learns best by rhythm, melody and music.

Bodily/Kinesthetic Learner - Body Smart

- good at physical activities (sports/dance/acting) and crafts
- likes to move around, touch and talk and use body language.
- learns best by touching, moving, interacting with space and processing knowledge through bodily sensations.

Naturalistic Learner – Nature Smart

- good at categorizing, organizing a living area,planning a trip, preservation, and conservation.
- enjoys the outdoors, being with animals, geography, weather and interacting with the surroundings.
- learns best by: studying natural phenomenon, in a natural setting, learning about how things work.

Interpersonal Learner – People Smart

- igood at understanding people, leading others, organizing, communicating, manipulating and mediating conflicts.
- likes to have lots of friends, talk to people and join groups.
- learns best by sharing, comparing, relating, cooperating and interviewing.

Intrapersonal Learner – Self Smart

- good understanding self, focusing inward on feelings/dreams, following instincts, pursuing interests/goals and being original
- likes to work alone and pursue own interests.
- learns best by working alone on individualized projects, self-paced instruction and having own space.

Check out your learning style

Of course learners have a unique combinations of these learning styles that is likely different for each and every one of us.

The link below gives you a chance to see what your learning style looks like.

1. Click on the link and download the file. It is an Excel file

2. Answer all the questions according to the instructions - yes there are quite a few questions but is is worth it!

3. When you are done, there will be a circular graph at the bottom og the page that illustrates your personal learning style.

4. Have fun!

Here is the link:

Learning Inventory

Are You Ready for On-line Learning?

The on-line student often "attends class" independently of the instructor or other students. Many online classes are "asynchronous," meaning that students and the instructor do not have to be logged into the classroom at any given time. On-line students often will complete course activities at a time most convenient to their schedules. This learning environment that places emphasis on individuals taking responsibility for their learning process. What personal characteristics usually lead to success leaning this way?

Try out this questionnaire to see if you are suited to this kind of learning.This will give you an idea of personal qualities for success in 0n-line learning.

Here is the link.