matching up learning styles with learning objects: what's effective?
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This presentation was part of the OCLS conference- Cleveland Ohio April 29, 2010. It describes studies done to evaluate the effectiveness of learning objects for diverse populations.TRANSCRIPT
Lori Mestre [email protected]
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Matching Up Learning Styles with Learning Objects: What's Effective?
Fourteenth Off Campus Library Services Conference
April 29, 2010
What’s Your Learning Style?
• Visual? • Verbal/Auditory?• Read Write?• Kinesthetic?
From Recent Class of Students
Cultural Differences Can Influence Learning
• Different Dimensions of Learning
• Instructional Practices
• Information Processing
• Social Interaction Tendencies
• Influence of Personality
What’s your process for putting together a puzzle? Borders 1st?
Or more by concept, color….?
Overview of Presentation
Discussion of
Learning Objects
Relationship to
Learning Styles
Study Overvie
wSuggestions
Discussion of Learning Objects
What are Some Learning Objects You Use?
Discussion of Learning Objects
Podcasts
TutorialsImages
Videos
Games
Polls
Study OverviewSurvey 1—EBSS (Educational and Behavioral Sciences Section) Survey--- to learn of the tools used to create learning objects –95 respondentsSurvey 2 – to gauge design considerations for tutorials (including learning styles) – 120 respondents
20 Student Interviews with Students /Usability Assessment
Summary of Results- Study 1
55% of the respondents were using Web CT as their Course Management System on Campus
68% familiarize themselves with new software by figuring it out themselves
Features Used to Facilitate Instruction
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70 58% 55% 49% 48%41% 36%
29%16%
7%
What Training Have you Had Related to Pedagogy in Online Learning?
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40 29% 28%
23%20%
Study 2
Part I:
Design Consideratio
ns 8 questions
Part II:
Learning Style
Considerations
6 questions
Part III
Assessment of
Tutorials
4 questions
120 responses 98% academic
libraries
Options for Learning through Multiple Modalities
Visual and
audi-tory
All three Varies Text with
screen shots or images
Visual only
Text only
0%
10%
20%
30%
40% 35%28%
20%10%
5% 2%
Do you plan your objects so that a user can pick and choose what to do next?
No64%
Yes20%
Varies16%
Simulations or Interactive Features for Tactile Learners?
In some tuto-rials41%
No, but would like to 32%
No21%
In every tutorial6%
Learning Style Background
Yes, I have taken coursework
Yes, I have attended workshops
Only by reading and online info
Not really Other0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35% 33%30%
24%
9%
4%
18. Have you had any training in learning styles?
Course-work Workshops
Reading
No
Student InvolvementTook Two Learning Style Inventories
Index of Learning Style Inventory▪ http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html (NC State)
Vark Questionnaire (How do I Learn Best)▪ http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire
▪ Went through two to three tutorials ▪ a web page static tutorial to learn how to get to and use ERIC▪ a camtasia tutorial to learn how to get to and find a database
through Online Research Resources
Match up Learning Objects with Learning Style Preferences
Learning Styles Using Vark Assessment
Hispanic and Asian Americans
Visual Read/Write Kinesthetic Auditory0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
43
1
Preference for Under 18 Years
Multimodal Preference
Single Mode
63.8%36.2%
56.8%
43.2%
Multimodal Pref-erence
Preference 55+ Age
Summary from the Vark Database About Learning Styles.
Using NCSU Learning Style Assessment
0
5
10
1510
5
10
5
14
1
96
Active Learner Reflective Learner
Instruction Class Participation Critical ThinkingReflection Time
Assignments Model Building Problem SetsJournaling
Assessment ProjectsReports
Problem SolvingEssays
Reference Field TripsVirtual Field trips
ObservationsReadings
Communication Meetings Webcasts
Sensing Learner Intuitive Learner
Instruction ImagesSoundsDemos
Case StudiesHypothesis Setting
Assignments Creation of DemosImagesCase Studies
Problem SolvingResolution Building
Assessment Detail TestsAudio Tests
Outcome Projections
Reference Field TripsVirtual Field Trips
Compare & Contrast
Communication Conferencing Tools Group Work
Instruction Video ClipsDiagrams & ImagesMaps
LectureAudio clips
Assignments Mind MappingPowerPoint With Images
InterviewsSeminarsReports & Speeches
Assessment Id on MapsDrawings and SketchesRead & response
Sound IdentificationVerbal tests
Reference Reference mapsDiagrams/PicturesArticles
Video/Audio Clips
Communication WhiteboardChat
PhoneAudio Conferencing
Visual Learner Verbal Learner
Instruction Video ClipsDiagrams & ImagesMaps
LectureAudio clips
Assignments Mind MappingPowerPoint With Images
InterviewsSeminarsReports & Speeches
Assessment Id on MapsDrawings and SketchesRead & response
Sound IdentificationVerbal tests
Reference Reference mapsDiagrams/PicturesArticles
Video/Audio Clips
Communication WhiteboardChat
PhoneAudio Conferencing
Sequential Learner Global Learner
Acadia Institute for Teaching and Technology
Usability Interviews by Students
Used Camtasia
software to record their
mouse movements
Asked to talk
through their
actions (voice was recorded)
Pre- and post- tests.
Asked to go
through two
tutorials
Student Results- Ability to Recreate Steps
Static Tutorial Results
Camtasia Tutorial Results
Tutorial with Text Based
Static Tutorial Results
– Scrolled up and down the page to see all the sections and what was required
– Viewed images (rarely read the text)– Opened a new window to practice while
they viewed the web page– Went back to web page for information– Most successful in finding information
after this.
Camtasia Version
UIUC Tutorials http://www.library.illinois.edu/diglit/tutorial/index.html
Camtasia Results• Watched without practicing• Couldn’t recreate process• Didn’t attempt to go back for
assistance• Only two students were successful in
the post test (graduate Asian students)
Recommended Features
• Pop-ups to highlight important information
• Sections (chapter markings)• Questions to engage the mind• Interactivity, have students do
something• Prefer the static web page to a video
tutorial- more efficient– include other multimedia as options within the web page.
Results- Student Usability Study
Multiple Modalities
• All but one had high rankings for multiple modalities.
• All but one preferred the step-by-step process.• Students wanted to skim the whole thing first
then find the key items .
What Students Want
Text: Bold, Highlight, Bullets, Arrows
Images: Large, high resolution
Clearly defined sectionsAdditional information available if needed
Keep information inside the images
What Do Students Want?
Variety of tools that engage
Multiple paths to informationInteractive
opportunities
Mismatch Variety of tools that engage
• Yet 63% of survey respondents did not provide tools for multiple modalities
Multiple paths to informati
on• Yet 72%
of respondents did not provide for multiple paths
Interactive opportuniti
es• Yet 52% did
not provide these and only 6% provided them in every tutorial
Examples of Engaging Tutorials
Interactivity
Multiple Choices
Multiple Modalities
Humor and Interactivity
You quote it, you note it:http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/
Choices and Paths
Relevance
InteractivityTactile, Reading
Interactivity/Assessment
http://support.library.ewu.edu/reference/tutorial/flash/citation.html
Interactivity and Assessments
Read, Reflect and Respond
Interactivity -they have to do something
Review
SuggestionsMake learning objects intuitive to
learnersStandardi
ze language and color schemes
Use short 10-15
second video clips
Use captionin
g for audio
Create ways to
emphasize main ideas
(pop-ups)
Use step by step instructions (sequential learners)– chunking
Use Voice narration (provides
communication cues)
Use visual and audio
components
Net Generation
Short, concise, practical bits of
information
Use of familiar/relevant resources
Active; kinesthetic learning– innovative
technology
Individualized through personal contact and
feedback
One style does not fit all
Resources Used in PresentationIndex of Learning Style Inventory
http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html (NC State)http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/styles.htm
Vark Questionnaire (How do I Learn Best)http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaireHelpsheets for Study Practices based on Preferences:
http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=helpsheets Keys to Effective Learning http://blog.iqmatrix.com/mind-map/accelerated-learning-mind-map Felder Richard M. and Barbara A. Soloman. “Learning Styles and Strategies.” North Carolina State
University, 2009. June 1, 2009. <http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSdir/styles.htm>.
Acadia Institute for Teaching and Technology. Learning Styleshttp://learningcommons.acadiau.ca/resources/workshops/learningstyles.ppt
Tutorial Examples Used:You quote it, you note it: http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/ Rutgers: http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~estec/tutorials/scholarly.htm Eastern Washington University: APA Citation Style Tutorial
http://support.library.ewu.edu/reference/tutorial/flash/citation.html UIUC- Digital Literacy http://www.library.illinois.edu/diglit/
For lots of resources for creating or finding learning objects see: http://uiuc.libguides.com/learningobjects
Lori [email protected]
Made possible by a grant from the Research and Publications Committee of the University of Illinois