Never before have there been
so many ways to learn and grow as we have today.
There are several modes of
learning and several methods of teaching. As individuals we have
learning styles. The learning tools and teaching methods offered work
differently depending on your learning style. The three types of learning
styles are:
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Auditory Learner - you
learn by listening
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Visual Learner - you
learn by seeing and visualizing
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Kinesthetic Learner - you
learn by doing with hands on
Everyone learns to a certain
degree by all of these, however, each of us has a predominate learning style
and will achieve the most by using learning tools and environments that fit
our strongest learning style. Auditory learning is usually
our weakest learning style, but not for everyone. Some people are very
strong auditory learners. Most people retain more and learn better by
"seeing" and by "doing". In
the teaching realm or learning realm,
there are several approaches that include:
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Didactic - normal
classroom environment and lectures
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Visual presentations
using video, audio, graphics, multimedia and slide shows
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Experiential - hands on
learning with exercises and projects
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Computer Assisted
Learning - computer based training on CD or on the Internet
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Team or workgroup
projects
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Self and independent
study
We offer products and learning
from numerous sources including:
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Courseware, text books
and regular books
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Video tapes
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Computer based training
software on CD or DVD
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Internet & web based
courses
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Subscription newsletters
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Website memberships
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E-books (Electronic Books)
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On site training at your
business or home.
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Seminars
So the next questions to ask
are: What do I need to learn? How do I need to learn it?
Do I want informational training or hands on? Do I want to be taught
how to do it by someone else? Do I want to just learn on my own? Do I need
an Industry Certification or do I need a Certificate or Degree from an
Accredited School. You need to evaluate the time, the cost
and what you plan on doing with the knowledge once you have it to pick the
best approach. And, don't forget your Primary Learning Style
in your selection for the best educational method.
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