Incorporating ICT In Classroom Using 'VARK' Learning Model
VARK is a very commonly used learning model which stands for visual , a uditory , r eading / writing and kinesthetic learning styles. A brief explanation with examples and how to cater for each type of learner using ICT are described as follows. Visual Learners 👀 When you see a word, do you happen to imagine what it looks like? Then you definitely have one of the characteristic of a visual learner. One surprising fact I learned about visual learners is that visual tools do not simply mean still pictures, photographs or slides. Some non-technical examples of visual aids include maps, flowcharts, action drawings, 'meaningful' pictures, patterns, colours and symbols. With technological advances, a variety of visual teaching aids can now be used. In my daily teaching, I use PowerPoint presentations and videos projected onto a screen. However, upon learning more about this topic, I got ideas to use new tools such as spreadsheets, mind maps, data visualizers, blogs, portfolios, etc...