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Title:
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USING KOLBS LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY FOR E-LEARNING PERSONALIZATION |
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Author(s):
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Clemens Bechter , Vatcharaporn Esichaikul |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-69-0 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Pedro Isaías and Dirk Ifenthaler |
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Year:
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2008 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Kolbs learning style inventory, online learning, communication tool, discussion board, problem solving. |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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121 |
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Last Page:
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128 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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For online learning to be effective it should be adapted to the personal learning style. Kolbs learning style inventory
(LSI) is a methodology to assess such individual learning styles. The quantitative findings of this study demonstrate that
differences between the four learning types exist, namely, in preferred type of discussion board posting, communication
tool, and problem solving approach. Accommodators and Divergers contribute to an online discussion by challenging
point of views whereas Assimilators and Convergers like to put content into a model/framework. Accommodators like to
communicate with their peers via email and Assimilators via general discussion board. Divergers prefer email exchange
with the tutor if faced with a problem. These findings have implications for delivery of online learning material. No
single e-learning approach will be suitable for all learning styles. |
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