Introduction
Due to development in technology today, the students have the opportunity to
either learn while being connected to the internet or even access classroom
learning. Although each belongs to the ultimate DVD format, how well does each
of them fit with learning styles? In this post, the writer aims at identifying
which learning modes may be appropriate for the given learning modalities so that
learners and trainers can determine the most appropriate mode.
1. Understanding Different Learning
Styles
Visual Learners:
If possible use such icons instead of full proof descriptions of the
concept e.g. images, charts, diagrams etc.
Auditory Learners:
Believe that, lecture, discussion and any audio formats are the most
effective for them.
Reading/Writing Learners: Are more comfortable with typed input, as in reading
or writing a book or taking notes.
Kinesthetic Learners:
Concrete experience where you use your body and learn through different
interactions with your environment.
Combination Learners:
There are ‘’facilities’’ for over 100 types of learners, and such a large
number of students fall under these categories to varying degrees and
receive both.
2. Virtual Learning: Benefits and
Limitations for Each Style
Visual Learners:
As it adjusts to the students’ needs and educational process, VL includes
many types of multimedia tools: videos, infographics, and slides, which is
great for individuals, who prefer visual perception.
Auditory Learners:
Synchronous and asynchronous video based communications, recorded
lectures, and other audio material are helpful for the students of the
auditory players, who can re- listen to the information in case they have
missed it the first time.
Reading/Writing Learners: They suggest that virtual learning offers many
articles, notes, and other study materials, which encompass
reading/writing learners’ interests.
Kinesthetic Learners:
While virtual learning can be rather difficult, there are ways to cope
with it – through such methods as interactive simulations and virtual
laboratories as well as physical activity breaks.
Combination Learners:
Virtual learning means that the course can be adaptable and personalized
and use video and audio and text material.
3. In-Person Learning: Benefits and
Limitations for Each Style
Visual Learners:
In-person knowledge delivery enables those who learn best through watching
to see instructions and demonstrations on how to do things, as well as to
watch instructors draw on whiteboards or projectors.
Auditory Learners:
Much can occur in the classroom setting, where it is possible to have
conversations, get live feedbacks or even emphasis on verbal
communication, something that will suit the Auditory learning type best.
Reading/Writing Learners: Face-to-face-learning offer traditional teaching aids
such as books, and handouts, notes taking that is deemed appropriate for
learners who learn through reading and writing.
Kinesthetic Learners:
Combining practical in- person Labs, group work, as well as, class contact
is effectiveness for kinesthetic learner.
Combination Learners:
Face-to-face education offers possibilities for differentiated, embodied,
and gestural teaching and learning throughout the material presented
during the class.
4. Key Differences: Virtual vs.
In-Person for Each Learning Style
Structure vs. Flexibility: Virtual learning has advantages that conform to
certain learning types while face-to-face learning has the advantage of a
rigid setting that may be appropriate for others.
Social Interaction and Collaboration: While synchronous learning delivers more face-to-face
sharp orientation that is particularly important for the Auditory and
Social learning personalities.
Self-Paced Learning:
One of the biggest advantages of virtual platforms is that they give
learners the opportunity to work through course materials at their own
pace which will benefit students who require additional time with the
learning materials.
5. How to Maximize Learning in Each
Format
For Virtual Learning:
Tips are the learning schedule, and suggesting how to stay interested;
interactively, for example using study partners, or kinesthetic breaks.
For In-Person Learning: Extend classroom learning in different ways, for
example group discussion, moving from one group to the other, and other
hand-on activities in situations where such needs arise like having to
make presentations.
Conclusion
Virtual learning has its own advantages and also in – person learning also has
its own benefits according to the nature of learning. From these differences,
students and educators need to make decisions that would enhance the learning
environment depending on the perception of the students. The weak point is that
most of these arrangements fail to use strong elements of the physical or
virtual classroom to make learning beneficial.
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