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CHAPTER 6
Learning Resources & Multimodal Learning Slip into your polyester pants and platform shoes – we’re heading back to the groovy 1970s. That’s when cognitive psychologists first became aware of the value of incorporating learning style-compatible resources into a student's learning. Unfortunately, back then it was very difficult for students to access sensory mode resources. A student’s learning experience was pretty much limited to 1) the textbook, and 2) the teacher. Not so groovy! Fast forward to the 21st century. You are the first generation of students to have access to nearly unlimited educational and tutorial resources compatible with any learning style. Thanks to the internet, these resources are instantly available, 24/7, to enhance your personal learning experience. What’s your excuse? Do you include VAK educational resources in your learning or are you stuck in the 1970s? As you move up into high school and college, you are expected to assume more personal responsibility for your learning. That means knowing how to reach beyond your teacher and textbook for supplemental and tutorial resources to enhance your learning or help you overcome a learning challenge.
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Learning Goals By the end of this chapter you will be able to: 1. Define multimodal learning. 2. Identify a variety of sensory mode resources to create a learning plan. 3 Eeview and rate an educational/tutorial website.
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