Distance Learning Styles
David P. Diaz,
DEOS,
Aug 01, 2002
Post from DEOS that demonstrates considerable insight into the topic of distance learning styles. The author reports on some research results, including from his doctoral dissertation a couple of years ago. What I like is that he has very deliberately abandoned the idea of trying to find sweeping generalizations that apply across all contexts. He also recognizes that learning styles - perhaps more accurately labeled learning preferences - change over time and by situation. He writes, "Since student characteristics are in constant flux, the usual requirements for broad generalization in research may need to be abandoned in favor of a model that continuously monitors student characteristics and determines which characteristics facilitate favorable outcomes. This student- andCRLFlearning-centered approach to research would likely influence educational practice by increasing faculty sensitivity to the individual learner and byCRLFpreparing them to facilitate distant education." Good links to the authors work for those who want more
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