the many ways we learn
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THREE TYPES OF LEARNERS ARE: The Cognitive Learner
“Challenge me!”
The Social Learner “Involve me!”
The Behavioral Learner “Reward me!”
COGNITIVE LEARNERS
Words that describe how a cognitive thinker learns Predict Assess Formulate Design Plan Compare Debate Report/Explain Label List
APPLICATIONS FOR ONLINE
Online discussions/debates
Quizzes
Labeling pictures
PowerPoint designs
o Outlines
o Venn Diagrams
o Graphs/Charts
o EssaysCategory 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
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Series 2
Series 3
SOCIAL LEARNERS
Social learners learn: Visually (seeing) Kinesthetically (doing)
o They learn by:• Developing self-efficacy (most important)!• Observing models and modeling for others • Having clear expectations and fulfilling them• Motivation• Frequency
APPLICATIONS FOR ONLINE
Training videos
Teaching others
Creating How-To’s
Virtual field trips
Collaborative learning
Specific objectives
Online Group
Projects
Discussions
PowerPoints
Videos
BEHAVIORAL LEARNERS
Behavioral learners need:
Active teacher involvement
Rewards and consequences
Step-by-step instructions
Plenty of examples
Constant feedback
Practice, practice, practice!
WAYS TO APPLY THAT LEARNING ONLINE
Weekly feedback Via email, discussion
board, or chat
Examples of finished work
Online quizzes
Step-by-step assignment instructions
Video tutorials
Extra credit
DON’T FORGET
Not all students learn alike or require the same instruction
Make sure you incorporate a little of each method into your teaching
This will ensure that you reach ALL of your students in the ways that they learn best
Improved teaching~ Results in improved learning
(2011 J. Hyatt)
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