What's Your Preferred Learning Style?

1. You're waiting for a lecture to start. Where do you sit?

Doesn't matter, as long as I can hear the lecturer.

Close to the door, in case I need to stretch my legs.

Close enough to read the board

In the front row.

Close enough to easily ask questions as they arise

Close to where others are already seated

2. When trying to learn a new skill, which of the following do you most prefer?

Watching an instructional video

Trying it yourself first

Discussing it with someone else learning the same skill

Follow the step-by-step instructions

Reading about it on your own first

Listen to a podcast that discusses ways to learn the skill

3. When trying to memorize information, which technique do you most prefer?

Using mnemonic devices

Reading your notes aloud

Drawing diagrams or rewriting notes

Working with a study/discussion group

Look for patterns in the information

Tying the information to personal experiences

4. When you're presented with information, which of the following do you most prefer?

5. Which of the following e-learning modules would you find most helpful?

A simulation-based course

A video-based course

Listening to recordings of lectures

Course with puzzle or game elements

A course that includes a discussion room component

Guided readings

A check-list-style approach that highlights my progress

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