Technology and Learning Styles: Teaching to ALL our Students in the 21st Century : Technology and Learning Styles: Teaching to ALL our Students in the 21 st Century Michelle Stabler-Havener, Instructor
Learning Outcomes : Learning Outcomes PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO (technology emphasis): Download Diigo onto their computers and be able to use the following basic study functions: bookmarking, highlighting, and sticky notes Access and navigate the Memletics Learning Styles Systems website and take the online learning styles inventory available at that site
Learning Outcomes : Learning Outcomes PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO (learning styles emphasis): Identify the seven learning styles of the Memletic Learning Styles System and name at least three specific characteristics of each Make an educated guess regarding what her/his dominant and subordinate learning styles might be Link at least one specific learning activity/teaching technique to each learning style
TPS : TPS A Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) Method THINK. Individual reflection. SILENTLY write a few notes on a piece of paper. PAIR. Pair/small group reflection SHARE. Whole group reflection. I will call on AT LEAST 1-2 different people to share their personal or their group’s response. ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO SHARE WITH THE LARGE GROUP!
Technology Emphasis : Technology Emphasis PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Download Diigo onto their computers and be able to use the following basic study functions: bookmarking, highlighting, and sticky notes Access and navigate the Memletics Learning Styles Systems website and take the online learning styles inventory available at that site
Discussion: TPS : Discussion: TPS When you study using books, what are some things that you do? How do you collect research? What do you do to help you remember the material? When you do research using the web, what do you do? How do you do online research ? What are similarities between the two? What are some of the differences?
Using the Diigo Online Study Tools Website : Using the Diigo Online S tudy T ools W ebsite ACTIVITY
Diigo & The Memletics Learning Styles Websites : Diigo & The Memletics Learning Styles Websites HANDOUT
Learning Styles Emphasis : Learning Styles Emphasis PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO: Identify the seven learning styles of the Memletic Learning Styles System and name at least three specific characteristics of each Make an educated guess regarding what her/his dominant and subordinate learning styles might be Link at least one specific learning activity/teaching technique to each learning style
Warm Up: Story Telling : Warm Up: Story Telling Think of a learning experience that you enjoyed and during which you felt that you learned a lot. It doesn’t have to be a classroom learning experience, though it could be. It could be learning to cook, drive, make jewelry, play cricket or the piano , etc. SILENTLY think about this experience and write down at least 3 things about it that helped you enjoy it and helped you learned during it. In PAIRS (2 or no more than 3 people), share your stories and “3 (or more) things.” Be prepared to share your PARTNER’S story and “3 (or more) things” with the whole group.
Memletics Learning Styles System : Memletics Learning Styles System Visual , Aural, Verbal, Physical, Logical, Social, and Solitary. Usually each person has a preference for Social or Solitary which one then uses in concert with another preferred style(s). Image: http:// www.learning -styles- online.com /overview/
Activity : Activity As we learn about the seven learning styles according to the Memletics Learning Style System (MLSS), write the name of each learning style on a colored sheet of paper. Put the papers in order, most to least. The first being the learning style that seems to fit your own style the most, the last being the learning style that fits your style the least .
Be Thinking About: : Be Thinking About: Why did you put the learning styles in that order? What are some examples from your experience as a learner that helped you to organize them in this way? Are there personality traits that helped you to decide what order would be best for you? BE PREPARED TO SHARE SOME OF YOUR ANSWERS WITH THE WHOLE GROUP! (This can be personal, so it is perfectly fine if you do not care to share all your thoughts on the topic.)
Visual : Visual Images Pictures Colors Maps Visualize objects, plans, and outcomes Good sense of direction Love drawing, scribbling, and doodling, especially with colors Image: http :// www.ehow.com /how_7858856_teach-art-english-language-learners.html
Visual : Visual Phrases you may use: Let's look at it differently. See how this works for you. I can't quite picture it. Let's draw a diagram or map. I'd like to get a different perspective . Image: http:// www.ehow.com /how_7858856_teach-art-english-language-learners.html
Aural : Aural Sound Music Good pitch Sing Play a musical instrument Identify the sounds of different instruments Hum, tap, sing a song or jingle that pops into your head without prompting Image:http :// speedlevitchonline.com / speedisms /keep-it-alive/ Music
Aural : Aural Phrases you may use: That sounds about right. That rings a bell. It's coming through loud and clear. Tune in to what I'm saying Clear as a bell. That's music to my ears. Image:http :// speedlevitchonline.com / speedisms /keep-it-alive/
Verbal : Verbal Written words Spoken words Easy to express yourself in writing and verbally Love reading Love writing Like tongue twisters, rhymes, and limericks Know the meaning of many words and regularly make an effort to learn new words Image: http :// onyaitodeke.blogspot.com /2011/04/ words.html
Verbal : Verbal Phrases you may use: Tell me word for word Let's talk later. The word you're looking for is I hear you but I'm not sure I agree. Let me spell it out for you. In other words… Image: http:// onyaitodeke.blogspot.com /2011/04/ words.html
Physical : Physical Use body and sense of touch to learn about the world Sports, exercise Gardening, woodworking Either love OR hate amusement park rides like roller coasters Think, get ideas, and solve problems while you exercise Notice and appreciate textures Fidget Large hand gestures and body language to communicate Image: http :// www.shutterstock.com /pic-1951613/stock-vector-silhouettes-of-physical- exercises.html
Physical : Physical Phrases you may use: That feels right to me. I can't get a grip on this… Stay in touch. Get in touch with… That doesn't sit right with me. My gut is telling me… Image: http:// www.shutterstock.com /pic-1951613/stock-vector-silhouettes-of-physical- exercises.html
Logical : Logical Logical, mathematical, systematic reasoning Recognize patterns easily Easily make connections between seemingly meaningless content Brainteasers , chess Classify and group information Create procedures Set numerical targets and budgets and track their progress Create agendas, itineraries, to-do lists/number and rank them Image: http :// www.logicaldevelopers.com /applications- websites.aspx
Logical : Logical Phrases you may use: That's logical. Follow the process, procedure, or rules. There's no pattern to this. Let's make a list. We can work it out. Quantify it, or prove it! Image: http :// www.logicaldevelopers.com /applications- websites.aspx
Social : Social Communicate well verbally and nonverbally People listen to you and come to you for advice Sensitive to others’ motivations, feelings, and moods Enjoy social activities including card and board games and team sports Prefer learning in groups or classes Like to bounce ideas off of others to hear their reaction Prefer to work on ideas, issues, and problems with a group Stay around after class to talk with others Image: http :// seocompanydallas.blikini.com /
Social : Social Phrases you may use: Let's work together on this. We can work it out. Tell me what you are thinking. Help me understand this. Let's pull some people together to discuss. Let's explore our options . Image: http:// seocompanydallas.blikini.com /
Solitary : Solitary Private, introspective, independent Concentrate well Self-awareness and self-analysis Spend time alone Self-help/self-development books, workshops Retreat to a quiet place to work on problems Make plans and set goals Know the direction your life is going Keep a journal, diary or personal log Image: http ://satsuka2.blogspot.com/2010/08/ solitary.html
Solitary : Solitary Phrases you may use: I'd like some time to think it over. This is what I think or feel about that. I'd like to get away from everyone for a while. I'll get back to you on that. Image: http://satsuka2.blogspot.com/2010/08/ solitary.html
Discussion : Discussion Why did you put the learning styles in that order? What are some examples from your experience as a learner that helped you to organize them in this way? Are there personality traits that helped you to decide what order would be best for you ?
Followup : Followup Go to http://www.learning-styles-online.com / and take the quiz
Learning Styles: Activities : Learning Styles : Activities
Discussion : Discussion What activities did we do so far today? W hat learning styles were used during the activities? How could you modify these activities to be used in your own class?
Discussion: TPS : Discussion: TPS Look at the list of learning styles. What classroom activities have you used or could you use to teach students with each learning style? For example, what are some activities to help physical learners ?
Visual : Visual Writing instructions on the board Bulletin Boards Maps Illustrations Diagrams Image: http:// www.ehow.com /how_7858856_teach-art-english-language-learners.html
Visual : Visual Color, e.g., paper, pens, etc. Pictures Visualize material Mind Maps http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm Image: http:// www.ehow.com /how_7858856_teach-art-english-language-learners.html
Aural : Aural Soft classical music in the background during studies, tests, activities Rhyme Rhythm Songs Mnemonics , e.g . , Richard of York Gave Battle in Vain (rainbow) http ://www.eudesign.com/mnems/ _mnframe.htm Image:http :// speedlevitchonline.com / speedisms /keep-it-alive/
Aural : Aural Acrostics ( based on the planets from http:// www.studygs.net /memory/ memacrostic.htm ) Mercury= M y
Venus= V ery
Earth = E xcellent Mars= M other
Jupiter= J ust
Saturn= S erved
Uranus= U s
Neptune= N oodles Image:http :// speedlevitchonline.com / speedisms /keep-it-alive/
Verbal : Verbal Speaking Writing Talk out loud, even to one’s self Repetition, e.g ., record notes and play them back or write them down again Mnemonics Image: http:// onyaitodeke.blogspot.com /2011/04/ words.html
Verbal : Verbal Rhythm, rhyme, song Scripting Dramatic, varied, aloud readings of material; e.g., read it like it’s funny, sad, read it loudly, read it softly, etc. Role plays Image: http:// onyaitodeke.blogspot.com /2011/04/ words.html
Physical : Physical Writing things down perhaps using large sheets of papers and big, chunky crayons or markers Manipulating objects, e.g., flash cards; crafts; finger/sock puppets Touch Action Movement Image: http:// www.shutterstock.com /pic-1951613/stock-vector-silhouettes-of-physical- exercises.html
Physical : Physical Hands-on activities Sensation visualization, i.e., walk student through not just what it would look like to visit the culture you are studying but how would it feel Role play or find other ways to simulate what was learned Image: http:// www.shutterstock.com /pic-1951613/stock-vector-silhouettes-of-physical- exercises.html
Logical : Logical Understand the reasons behind the content or skill Explore links and associations between content and make note of it Create and use lists Key points, statics, analysis Image: http:// www.logicaldevelopers.com /applications- websites.aspx
Logical : Logical Systems thinking; patterns, parts of a whole http ://www.pegasuscom.com/systems- thinking.html patterns; parts of a whole Mind mapping Image: http:// www.logicaldevelopers.com /applications- websites.aspx
Social : Social Work with others as much as possible Role play/practice visualizations with others Share your ideas about material with others ; get their feedback Group work--small group/whole class activities (role assignment: Planner, Timer, Recorder, Encourager ) Image: http:// seocompanydallas.blikini.com /
Solitary : Solitary Ask questions like, 'What's in this for me?' 'Why does this matter?', 'How can I use this idea?' Be aware of inner thoughts and feelings toward various topics Set goals, objectives, and plans and make sure they align with your personal beliefs and values Image: http://satsuka2.blogspot.com/2010/08/ solitary.html
Solitary : Solitary “5 Whys” http ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Whys Create personal interest in the topic Journal or keep a log Try role playing on your own; act out all the parts yourself Image: http://satsuka2.blogspot.com/2010/08/ solitary.html
Discussion: PS : Discussion: PS How is your teaching style influenced by your learning style? What learning style(s) seem to fit more naturally when teaching each of the four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking Listening, + Culture) What are some things you can do to make sure all the learning styles are being taught to in light of your own natural teaching preferences and in light of what is the “easiest” way to teach each of the four skills ?
Wrap-up: PS : Wrap-up : PS What is one thing you learned today? What is one thing you think you might try in your classrooms as a result of learning more about Diigo and the Memeletics learning styles system? Do you have any questions about what we did today?