You learn best when physically engaged in a "hands on" activity. In the classroom, you benefit from a lab setting where you can manipulate materials to learn new information. You learn best when you can be physically active in the learning environment. You benefit from instructors who encourage in-class demonstrations, "hands on" student learning experiences, and fieldwork outside the classroom. The very fact that you are using a mouse and keyboard suits your learning style, because they are "hands on" activities.
LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR THE TACTILE/KINESTHETIC LEARNER
1. To help you stay focused on class lecture, sit near the front of the room and take notes throughout the class period. Don't worry about correct spelling or writing in complete sentences. Jot down key words and draw pictures or make charts to help you remember the information you are hearing.
2. When studying, walk back and forth with textbook, notes, or flashcards in hand and read the information aloud.
3. Think of ways to make your learning tangible, i. e, something you can put your hands on. For example, make a model that illustrates a key concept. Spend extra time in a lab setting to learn an important procedure. Spend time in the field (e. g., museum, historical site, or job site) to gain first-hand experience of your subject matter. Print out important pages using the e-book's print function.
4. To learn a sequence of steps, make 3"x 5" flashcards for each step. Arrange the cards on a tabletop to represent the correct sequence. Put words, symbols, or pictures on your flashcards - anything that helps you remember the information. Use highlighter pens in contrasting colors to emphasize important points. Limit the amount of information per card to aid recall. Practice putting the cards in order until the sequence becomes automatic.
5. When reviewing new information, copy key points onto a chalkboard, easel board, or other large writing surface.
6. Make use of the computer to reinforce learning through the sense of touch. Using word processing software, copy essential information from your notes and textbook. Use graphics, tables, and spreadsheets to further organize material that must be learned. You can copy an image from the e-book using the Copy command on the Edit menu, and then paste the image into your word processor document.
7. Listen to audio tapes on a Walkman tape player while exercising. Make your own tapes containing important course information. Also be sure to listen to the introductory narrations at the beginning of each chapter of the e-book.
