Unit 3: Learning Styles

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Unit 3 objectives:

1) Develop a stronger understanding of your learning style2) Take the LASSI and learn about your online learning and

study habits (more about this in a moment)

Student Success Coaching is available to students who need some guidance in areas such as:

Time ManagementStress managementLife Balance Issues: family/personal distractions or challengesAcademic readiness/coping abilitiesCareer preparedness/focus

If this sounds like something you might benefit from please contact me (ahochanadel@kaplan.edu) or your academic advisor

How would you define a person’s learning style (be specific here…not the three types, but WHAT IS a learning style?)

What are the three learning styles discussed in Unit 3?

SEE IT - HEAR IT - DO IT

Also known as Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic (tactile or hands-on)

Need to see it to believe itWhen in the traditional classroom, watch the teacher’s

body language and typically sit in the front of the roomOnline, enjoy extra visual stimulation and information

such as PowerPointsDownload or print handouts to see informationLike to see things in front of them when they are learningOther attributes you can identify??

Use highlighterTake detailed notes, consider re-writingStudy in a quiet placeTry to visualize information in order to draw out

connectionsOthers?

Need to hear it to believe it

When in the traditional classrooms learn best through lectures and discussions

Online, enjoy websites with audio capabilities and textbooks that come with audio options

Others?

Read texts aloud or ask someone to read to youConsider taping material onto a tape recorderDiscuss ideas with othersCreate rhymes to help remember the information What do you do?

Need to do it to believe itIn a traditional classroom may have trouble listening or

paying attentionOnline, enjoy activities that enhance what they are

reading or provide practiceDesire to use a hands-on approach whenever possibleOthers?

Take frequent breaksMove around when studyingUse a highlighter (the movement of the pen over the

words is what helps)Study in a fun “busy” areaWhat do you do?

Most of us use all of the learning styles.Most of us have a preferred style.Different tasks require different styles of

learning.When we are learning from others, the

natural tendency is that they teach in THEIR most comfortable learning style (important to keep in mind when YOU are teaching something new to someone)

Considering the learning styles information, how will this information help you cater your online learning to suit your personal needs?

Things to know…1) LASSI stands for Learning And Study Strategies Inventory2) The LASSI is an assessment that will help you understand

your learning style and study skills3) It is a straightforward assessment that is easy to

understand and follow4) You will learn about things you are doing well, as well as

those that need a little work5) It will take you about 20-30 minutes to complete

1) Click on the LASSI link under the Unit 3 heading2) You’ll need the following information to get started

(this is also listed in the directions in the classroom):School Number: 80505 User Name: kaplan Password: lassi

3) IMPORTANT: Make sure you SAVE or PRINT OUT the results so you can use them for the Unit 3 assignment

These are also called modules

1. Anxiety

2. Attitude

3. Concentration

4. Information Processing

5. Motivation

6. Strategies to improve attitudes to online learning

7. Study Aids

8. Selecting Main Ideas

9. Self testing

10. Test Strategies

11. Time Management

Quick resultsShow you areas you are doing well, as well as those that

need a little more workEasy to apply the information to daily life

Remember: Take the time to do the survey so your results are more authentic. I don’t see your

results, so if you hurry and don’t take the assessment, the only person this is impacting is YOU! Do your best!

Template found under the Unit 3 Assignment area

You’ll have the opportunity to list your modules/categories and reflect on your findings.

Please write out the names of the modules/categories in section A. Don’t just list your score.

The minimum requirement for the reflection is 2 paragraphs, each paragraph containing at least 5 sentences.

Turn your paper in by Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST

Jayden liked school but always got in trouble for getting up and moving around in his high school class. He would tap his pencil on the desk when he was reading, and when doing his assignments at home he liked to walk around. He didn’t like to follow instructions on assignments but preferred to just get started and do the work. This caused some problems for him because he sometimes missed important parts of the assignments. Jayden is now taking online classes.

**Case Study is listed under Seminar area in Unit 3**

What is Jayden’s preferred learning style?

How can he use it to his advantage?

What suggestions can you give Jayden to help him find success in online studies?

ReadingsDiscussion posts--come into Discussions early! Post on 3

different dates, initial post by SaturdayUnit 3 assignment (LASSI reflection)

Have a great week!

I’ll see you on the DB and in seminar next week!ahochanadel@kaplan.edu

ajhochanadel

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