It is very obvious that there are many different types of learners. This article at About.com gives a quick overview of the basic styles of learning. Can't quite figure out what type you are? Try this quiz to see!
I am personally a mix of auditory, kinesthetic and visual. I work best when I can see, hear, and practice what I am trying to learn. I believe this is in part one of the most valid reasons why educators should strive to integrate technology into literacy: because they will reach all different types of learners more easily.
The child who cannot sit still for a lecture on rhyming words may learn them quickly while playing a rhyming game on a tablet. Another child may need to practice sorting words into families using a powerpoint page.
By integrating technology and using it to differentiate our planning and teaching, we can be sure to reach many more students in ways they can use their information.
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