1. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources So far my colleagues have shown How learning styles influence learning delivery How to identify a students learning style(s) I will now discuss ways to implement VARK learning styles into a learning session.20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

2. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources In my presentation I will demonstrate how learning styles can be applied in an e-learning environment. To achieve this I will first present a small e-learning session. During the session, please write down the learning styles that you identify in the session. I will then pose two SES topics to Group1.Group 1 will then suggest ways to implement each learning style for the topics given.20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

3. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources In this module we will learn about the two transmission methods that the SES radios use. These are: a) Direct b) Repeater20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

4. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Direct When set to Direct radios will transmit/receive between all other radios on the same channel and within its range (about 5km)20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

5. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Repeater When set to repeater radios will transmit/receive from Radio Towers. These towers pass the transmission onto other towers. This provides a transmission range of hundreds of kilometers20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

6. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources How to identify what mode a radio is set. A || symbol is displayed to indicate that a radio is set to Direct. No symbol is displayed in Repeater mode. Direct Repeater20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

7. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources To toggle between modes Press the button located under the word DIR20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

8. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources To toggle between modes The screen changes and allows you to select the required mode20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

9. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources The main screen is displayed. If you have chosen Direct, then the ||symbol is displayed above the channel. Direct Repeater20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

10. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Your turn... So far I have done all the talking. Now it is your turn to practice. On the next screen you will see a graphic of an SES radio. The radio is set to Direct mode. Use your mouse to press the Radios buttons to change the mode to Repeater. Unfortunately only ONE person can use the demo at a time, so I will ask for a volunteer from Group 1 only. Please use the hands up tool to volunteer.20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

11. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Sorry, that was not correct20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

12. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Sorry, that was not correct20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

13. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Congratulations!! You have successfully changed the mode.20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

14. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources This is the end of the session. I would now ask the students to complete a couple tasks in their work book. One task would be to describe the purpose of the|| symbol.20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

15. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Using the symbols on the right of the webinar control, indicate which of the learning styles you identified in the session. Use a negative to indicate styles not used.20 April, 2012 Warne Boulton

16. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Information dump? On a scale of 1 to 5, did you think the demonstration was an Information dump remember the session was only dealing with changing mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Not enough information Just right Information dump!20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

17. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Exercise 1 You have been asked to develop an e-learning session for the First Aid topic First Aid Kit contents. Think of ways that you can develop the lesson using the VARK learning styles. Write your suggestions next to the VARK Chart20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

18. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Exercise 1 You have been asked to develop an e-learning session for the Storm and Water topic Footing a ladder. Think of ways that you can develop the lesson using the VARK learning styles. Write your suggestions next to the VARK Chart20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton

19. What part do learning styles play in the design of e-learning resources Conclusion20 April, 2012 Gaille Barr, Jean-Mary Botfield & Warne Boulton