I tend to be a visual learner mostly, though with the addition of tactile experiences while learning adds to my learning. I would always do well I tests and assignments if I could see how it was done first, able to take my own notes. I have memories of taking history exams during my undergrad and have an image of the notes that I took during a lecture in my head to help me recall information. I know that if I didn’t take notes that I would struggle with preparing for a test or completing an assignment. I wrote everything down, every little detail; this always helped me remember.
When planning lessons I find it’s important to include as many learning styles as possible. With a blended curriculum it makes it a lot easier to do this. While creating the biology Moodle lessons as a team we worked together to offer all different types of supplemental resources that help our diverse population of students. I am still finding more that can help and still I am still searching for more (i.e. a good, cheap if not free translation website for the many ESL students that I have). This coming summer I would like to work on incorporating my Jing videos and kinesthetic aspects to the lessons
I think you are on the right track, when you mentioned that it is best to teach to all learning styles. If a teacher provides a variety of activities in different learning styles throughout the year, students will be enriched by the experience, and possibly strengthen their least favorite one. Right now, I'm working on an RTI model, based on both learning styles and Multiple Intelligences for my district. Our next meeting is this coming Tuesday. Should be interesting=8-)
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