All students have unique ways in which they prefer to learn new information. Since instructors can't design instuction for each students individually, being familiar with learning styles can help us to understand how we can include at least one element that appeals to each learning style in our instruction.

There are several learning style inventories that can help us understand how we (and our students!) process information. Below are some links to learning style inventories and information on various learning styles and learning theories:

• A caveat for learning style inventories, with a link to the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI):
  http://www.ttuhsc.edu/SOM/Success/LSTIntro.htm
• A brief overview of learning styles.From the TIP database, a great resource!
  http://www.gwu.edu/~tip/styles.html
• The Learning Theory Funhouse! Though the primary emphasis of this site is on children, the Learning Theory page features a succinct review applicable to all ages of learners. Plus, you've got to love the name!
  http://www.funderstanding.com/about_learning.cfm
• The Solomon-Felder Guide:
  http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
• Finally, relating all this to online teaching and learning!
  http://webct.com/service/viewcontentframe?contentID=2334144

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