Activity 1

Active/Reflective. I have a balanced preference for active learning style, this means that I prefer doing things rather than thinking.

Sensing/Intuitive. I have a moderate preference towards a sensing learning style, this means that I prefer to learn through facts and solve problems by well established methods.

Visual/Verbal. I have a strong preference towards the visual learning style, this means that I prefer to see things, such as diagrams etc, rather than reading and listening.

Sequential/Global. I have a moderate preference towards the sequential learning style, this means that I prefer to learn through a step by step process, through to its conclusion.

Q1. What is your learning style. What sorts of learning experiences would suit you best with your learning style.

My learning styles are balanced for active, moderate for sensing and sequential, and strong for visual.

Learning experiences that best suit me would be visual learning. This is where there were diagrams, graphs etc to help with the understanding of the text or verbal content.

Q2. In traditional classroom of 25 students, how would you support the range of learning styles each lesson.

I would conduct my lessons using a range of learning styles, including group activities using the students different learning styles to enhance their experience in learning.

Q3.  With your current knowledge of ICT how could your design and digital pedagogy support your learner better.

Today’s students by the time they start their school based learning experience already have a good grasp of technology such as the internet, iPods etc. Therefore students need to be stimulated using these tools otherwise they will become bored and lose interest in learning.

Q4.  What sort of profiling questions would you be asking about your learners to ensure you cater for everyone’s preferences.

Do they like to read, and what books do they enjoy reading

Do they like to work in groups or alone

Do they like pictures and diagrams when learning new things

Do they prefer to listen or read the information when learning

Do they like to participate in activities or prefer to watch others

Q5.  How does ICT support differences in learning styles.

Students today have a large range of learning options through the use of ICT resources. Such as a student that was hearing impaired can use computer technology to read and understand the knowledge that other student’s area able to hear through standard class learning. ICT resources mean that all students are able to learn together with students not being left behind in their learning experience.