by Evelyn Beck

ATTENTION TO THE way students learn is just as important in on-line classes as it is in the traditional classroom. Yet while most of us regularly design face-to-face activities that involve visual and audio components, group work, and physical movement, we still rely heavily on the written word when delivering courses through the Web.

Learning-styles theory suggests that individuals process information differently and that instructors can help more students become successful by varying the way course material is presented. Measurements of learning styles often make distinctions between minds that process abstract versus concrete data effectively and between individuals who best learn in sequence versus those who more easily comprehend information in chunks. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences identifies eight kinds of learners, including those who benefit most from personal interaction, those who prefer quiet reflection, and those who need physical activity for optimal learning.

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