How do you prefer to learn?

SGT Brian Richardson — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:13:00 -0500

Regardless of the type of course (University sponsored, online learning, self-help related etc) what type of learning format do you connect with the best? Why?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 12:23 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:23:53 -0500

I would much rather be physically sitting in a classroom environment learning directly from an instructor. With that possibility off the table while serving I take college classes online, I found it harder to learn on my own my own at the beginning but now I have adapted to where I prefer to read and figure things out for myself.

I honestly thought I would drown in the materials with no one to ask for help and correspondence between instructor and myself weak at best but 5 years later and 130 hours of college I cant get enough of learning on my own.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 11 at 2015 12:31 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:31:17 -0500

I did not vote because there is not option for a combination or in-person.

Response by TSgt Jack Manigold made Feb 11 at 2015 12:36 PM

TSgt Jack Manigold — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:36:47 -0500

I personally like video and hands on learning. With a video, I can take my time to learn and replay immediately if I miss anything. The hands on approach is the second method I benefit greatly from when learning. If I physically do something I tend to learn it quicker.

Response by SPC Eric Lopez made Feb 11 at 2015 12:42 PM

SPC Eric Lopez — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:42:58 -0500

For myself, I prefer an online format. I have a job where the hours vary wildly so I want to be able to bring my phablet with me and read when I have moments to spare. Textbooks are great, but they can be bulky.

Response by TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn made Feb 11 at 2015 1:03 PM

TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:03:56 -0500

being severally beaten about the head and shoulders with a Nerf bat! Watch a video doing hands on!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 1:05 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:05:55 -0500

You sould add a 'hand on learner' button. But if I had to vote, text book/traditional classroom (although I did my whole degree online).

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 11 at 2015 2:31 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:31:16 -0500

For me it just depends on the topic and if an instructor is involved them as well. Im capable of learning from all the formats you listed as well as others..

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 4:29 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:29:46 -0500

Osmosis the day prior with a lot of coffee and a long night prior to the test does wonders.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 5:56 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:56:00 -0500

Books. I hate anything online.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Feb 11 at 2015 7:13 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:13:22 -0500

I can learn using all of the above, but I prefer to put on hands on stuff. It learn more quickly this way.

Response by Cpl Brett Wagner made Feb 11 at 2015 7:30 PM

Cpl Brett Wagner — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:30:03 -0500

Unfortunately it appears I like to learn the hard way. :-(

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Feb 11 at 2015 9:25 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 21:25:39 -0500

I prefer to learn sans incoming.

Response by Cpl Sabrina L. made Feb 11 at 2015 11:47 PM

Cpl Sabrina L. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:47:34 -0500

SELF HELP???? IF I WANT TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW... I FIGURE OUT WHAT THE BEST WAY TO LEARN "THAT THING" IS... LEARNING SOME THINGS CANNOT BE LEARNED IN A BOOK OR WATCHING A VIDEO...OTHERWISE THE MARINE CORPS WOULD BE LIKE THE NAVY WHERE RECRUITS TEACH RECRUITS....AFTER THE ONE RECRUIT HAS "READ" THE INSTRUCTIONS...WATCHING A PERSON TEACH DRILL AFTER READING A MANUAL IS PAINFUL~

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 12 at 2015 10:08 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:08:03 -0500

Other.

Some things are best learned one way, some are better learned another.

Physical skills require repetition, and hands on study. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Being able to see them at least once before hand is great though. Step by step manuals are amazing supplements however.

Philosophical concepts work better through metaphor and story. Books & Stories are great at conveying "lessons." Why a concept is important, or how a concept works in practice.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 3:32 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 15:32:36 -0400

I prefer doing it. I like podcasts because I can listen and learn while doing other things. I even made a rant about it on my blog. I listen to fitness, music production, and IT podcasts often.

http://golivelively.com/2015/03/16/podcastsforlearning/