Visual

Visual learners learn best from what they see: diagrams, flowcharts, time lines, films and demonstrations.

·          Add diagrams to your notes whenever possible.

·          Organize notes so that you can clearly see main points and supporting facts and how ideas are connected.

·          Use visual organizers (graphs, charts, symbols, etc.) to help show relationships between concepts/ideas.

·          Color code notes to help you see categories of information.

·          Use visualization as a way to study/prepare for tests and to retrieve information.

Verbal

Verbal learners gain the most learning from reading, hearing, spoken words, participating in discussions, and explaining things to others.

·          Attend lectures and tutorials.

·          Ask questions to hear more information.

·          Read the textbook and highlight no more than 10%.

·          Record lectures.

·          Rewrite your notes and add what you missed from the tape.

·          Recite or summarize information.

·          Talk about what you learned while working in study groups.

·          Review information by listening to tapes you have recorded.

Active

Active learners need to experience knowledge through their own actions either by “doing” or by getting personally involved in their learning. They prefer quick paced instructions—and instructors that keep things moving.

·          Utilize as many senses as possible while learning.

·          Go to labs, exhibits, tours, etc. to experience the concepts being learned.

·          Try out example problems and questions.

·          Study in a group where each person is teaching others about the material he/she knows.

·          Relate the information to concrete examples as you read or listen in lectures.

·          Think about how you will apply the information being presented.