Self-Assessment and Reflection of a Visual Learner

Self-Assessment and Reflection of a Visual Learner Marcia Weaver COM/516 May 6, 2012 Denise Corso Abstract In this paper, I take the reader through my search and the processes I went through as a visual learner to decide on my choice of instruction, online or traditional. I identify my strengths and highlight how I have used them in this course; uncover my weaknesses, and present strategies on what to adjust to accommodate them. I also analyze the sources of my preconceived notions about online learning, why they came about, how they affected me, how they relate to my learning style, what I have learned from them, and how I plan to move forward using the information gleaned from the analysis. It is my plan to use the discoveries I†¦show more content†¦Working with faceless people is the biggest adjustment I am making. I enjoy physical human interaction and I do not have that luxury online. I find that the lack of immediate visual feedback often puts me in a state of panic. The faceless set-up will not change. â€Å"Online education is here to stay† (Drago amp; Wagner, 2004 , para. 5), but I can adjust my mindset. I must look for alternate ways to relate with others; stop looking for visual cues, and remember that I am in an asynchronous learning environment. The next best thing to physical interaction is communicating by telephone or, if possible, video conferencing tools like Skype. In a world that practically operates daily on Instant (IM), text, and Private (PM) Messages, it should be effortless to apply these to my academic life. Feedback will come; I just need to be more patient. Living in a society that has and continues to condition us to instant gratification, it pays to slow down for sanity’s sake. Another potential obstacle as a visual learner is â€Å"difficulty with spoken directions and may be easily distracted by sounds† (â€Å"What’s Your Learning Style? The Results†, 2012). I proved this to be true. 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