Multimodal Learner
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The VARK Questionnaire Results
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You have a multimodal (VARK) learning preference.
-I am pretty even when it comes to how I learn. So, I assume that I could use a variety of strategies to learn a specific thing. I do feel that this test is accurate because I've always felt that I employ more than one of the learning styles. I learn well when I can visualize content, but I also learn well if it's a hands-on assignment. However, I feel like I can learn the content just as well through a lecture or paper.
-I am pretty even when it comes to how I learn. So, I assume that I could use a variety of strategies to learn a specific thing. I do feel that this test is accurate because I've always felt that I employ more than one of the learning styles. I learn well when I can visualize content, but I also learn well if it's a hands-on assignment. However, I feel like I can learn the content just as well through a lecture or paper.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
DEJ #2: Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies and Learning Styles
"Most of the students have an iPod. The iPod can support the three learning styles. It allows to the kinesthetic learners to touch the screen. Also, the iPod allows to the auditory students to listen to the audio files. In addition it will help the visual to see and download pictures"
- The iPod is a fantastic tool for young children. There are a wide variety of apps that are geared towards helping Elementary students learn things such as math applications and reading. There are even certain apps for younger children to help them learn shapes, colors, and words. The good thing about it, is most of the apps are like games so that they can be fun! They are extremely interactive and since they incorporate all three learning styles, they can hold a toddlers attention.
"Video games provide the learner with real environment that gives the students chance to stimulate what they want to learn."
-Video games are an excellent learning tool for older children. Once students develop into their learning style, video games can help get information across in a fun way. Also, because video games are so interactive, it can help students remember things more effectively. Another thing I like about video games as a learning tool, is that children choose to play video games in their free time so they're amped to use them in a learning environment! So, it's almost like you trick them into learning!
Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies/Learning Styles. (2011, May 19). In http://en.wikibooks.org. Retrieved January 25, 2012
(2011). iMovie in the Classroom [Online video]. United States: www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 25, 2012
- The iPod is a fantastic tool for young children. There are a wide variety of apps that are geared towards helping Elementary students learn things such as math applications and reading. There are even certain apps for younger children to help them learn shapes, colors, and words. The good thing about it, is most of the apps are like games so that they can be fun! They are extremely interactive and since they incorporate all three learning styles, they can hold a toddlers attention.
"Video games provide the learner with real environment that gives the students chance to stimulate what they want to learn."
-Video games are an excellent learning tool for older children. Once students develop into their learning style, video games can help get information across in a fun way. Also, because video games are so interactive, it can help students remember things more effectively. Another thing I like about video games as a learning tool, is that children choose to play video games in their free time so they're amped to use them in a learning environment! So, it's almost like you trick them into learning!
Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies/Learning Styles. (2011, May 19). In http://en.wikibooks.org. Retrieved January 25, 2012
(2011). iMovie in the Classroom [Online video]. United States: www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 25, 2012
DEJ #1:Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade
"Simply put, we can’t keep preparing students for a world that doesn’t exist. We can’t keep ignoring the formidable cognitive skills they’re developing on their own. And above all, we must stop disparaging digital prowess just because some of us over 40 don’t happen to possess it. An institutional grudge match with the young can sabotage an entire culture."
- This quote really stood out, because many of the older educators that I know will completely dispel any notion of using things like online tools or social networking. I do agree that there should be a mixture of classical tools and online tools, but not just one or the other. Technology is so great because you can teach and learn so many different things in so many different ways. During my career in high school, it was hardly ever that we used the computer labs and if we did, it was to research for a paper. Technology is just where we are at as a society; we need it, even in our day to day lives.
HEFFERNAN, V. (2011, August 7). Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade. In http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com. Retrieved January 25, 2012
(2011). Why is Technology Important in the Class [Online video]. www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 25, 2012
- This quote really stood out, because many of the older educators that I know will completely dispel any notion of using things like online tools or social networking. I do agree that there should be a mixture of classical tools and online tools, but not just one or the other. Technology is so great because you can teach and learn so many different things in so many different ways. During my career in high school, it was hardly ever that we used the computer labs and if we did, it was to research for a paper. Technology is just where we are at as a society; we need it, even in our day to day lives.
HEFFERNAN, V. (2011, August 7). Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade. In http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com. Retrieved January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Introduction
Hello! My name is Deanna. I am originally from Elkins, West Virginia, but now live in White Hall. I am a junior at Fairmont State University and I am majoring in English Education. I hope one day to teach Literature on the collegiate level. Originally, I wanted to teach British Literature, but over the last few years I have taken a very serious interest in International Literature.
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