Accommodating Diverse Learning Styles in an Online Environment

As librarians and instructors strive to provide optimal learning experiences in an online medium, they need to consider the different ways that students learn. Some of the questions that should be asked include: Does one's learning style or preference for a face-to-face environment carry over i...

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Published in:Reference and user services quarterly 2006-12, Vol.46 (2), p.27-32
Main Author: Mestre, Lori
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult education
Analysis
Cognitive style
Cognitive styles
Company business management
Demographic aspects
Distance education
Educational Environment
Electronic learning
Environmental education
Experiential Learning
INFORMATION LITERACY AND INSTRUCTION
Learning Activities
Learning experiences
Learning styles
Learning Theories
Librarians
Management
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Online education
Online instruction
Online learning
Teachers
Teaching Methods
Tutorials
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Summary:As librarians and instructors strive to provide optimal learning experiences in an online medium, they need to consider the different ways that students learn. Some of the questions that should be asked include: Does one's learning style or preference for a face-to-face environment carry over into an online environment? What learning principles should be considered when designing instructional content for the Web? Are there clues that can be used from what is already known about learning styles for multicultural populations that should be considered as materials are put online? The purpose of this column is to provide some examples from the literature that discuss these questions as they relate to online learning styles, especially for diverse populations.
ISSN:1094-9054
2163-5242
DOI:10.5860/rusq.46n2.27