1. Visual, Auditory, and Tactile/Kinesthetic Learning Styles Lauren McCullough Laura Eberhart Travis McDaniel Andy Meyers

2. Visual Learning Style When a student prefers using:When a student prefers using: –images –pictures –maps –colors Easily visualize objectsEasily visualize objects Good spatial senseGood spatial sense Love drawing, especially with colorsLove drawing, especially with colors Good dress-sense and color balanceGood dress-sense and color balance

3. Auditory Learning Style Follows directions precisely after 1-2 timesFollows directions precisely after 1-2 times Concentrate better with music/noise in backgroundConcentrate better with music/noise in background Talk out new information in order to learn itTalk out new information in order to learn it Repeat new information back to clarify it betterRepeat new information back to clarify it better Memorize what is said by using a song or rhythmMemorize what is said by using a song or rhythm They will do exactly what you sayThey will do exactly what you say –Even if it is the wrong thing

4. Tactile/Kinesthetic Learning Style Only 10% of the general populationOnly 10% of the general population Cannot hold attention after 3 minutesCannot hold attention after 3 minutes Learn best from moving around; physical activityLearn best from moving around; physical activity Refers to an awareness of change in the body’s equilibriumRefers to an awareness of change in the body’s equilibrium It’s about “feeling” what you are doing as you are doing itIt’s about “feeling” what you are doing as you are doing it Have an environment thatHave an environment that requires students to physically react to stimuli

5. Strategies to Integrate Technology Stop/Start/Replay in mediated programs (auditory)Stop/Start/Replay in mediated programs (auditory) Use PowerPoint in place of written reports (visual)Use PowerPoint in place of written reports (visual) Apply graphics and 3-D models to everyday lessons (visual)Apply graphics and 3-D models to everyday lessons (visual) Use the Nintendo Wii for educational purposes (tactile)Use the Nintendo Wii for educational purposes (tactile) Use United Streaming videos online with relevant information from lessons (visual and auditory)Use United Streaming videos online with relevant information from lessons (visual and auditory)

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