Are Learning Styles Relevant in Web-Based Instruction?

2003 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rorie N. Harris ◽  
William O. Dwyer ◽  
Frank C. Leeming
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Instruction ◽  
Based Instruction

Learner-Centered? It's Just a Click Away…

2001 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marja J. Verbeeten
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Virtual Classroom ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Web Based Instruction ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Web Based Education

There are two revolutions sweeping through higher education today: the first one is the move from teacher- to learner-centered education. The second one is the move from the traditional to the virtual classroom. This article examines the most recent literature on Web-based instruction by looking at authors who, based on their own personal experiences, take a positive approach to Web-based education, and who feel that Web-based instruction is learner-centered. Characteristics of learner-centeredness as related to Web-based education are: access anywhere and any time, and student engagement. Student engagement is accomplished through the creation of active learning modules, collaboration among students, and close teacher-student interaction. Virtual classes are effective since they address different learning styles. The article concludes that assessment of learning outcomes is a topic that needs to be addressed in future research.

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