| Learning Style |
Preference for information acquisition |
Best online learning formats |
| Visual/Verbal |
Prefers to read information |
PDFs or RTFs that can be printed out; discussion forums |
| Visual/Nonverbal |
Uses graphics or diagrams to represent information |
Still images or video representations |
| Auditory/Verbal |
Prefers to listen to information |
Audio of course lectures; audio interviews with subject-matter experts |
| Tactile/Kinesthetic |
Prefers physical hands-on experiences |
Field work or labs offline, paired with reflection and discussion online |
Addressing learning styles
