Design+-+The+learner

 **Design - The learner** eLearning software should be evaluated and matched according to the learner's needs and the educational culture from which the learner comes. Morris Cooze (2007) offers a suggestion that course designers survey their students to establish their preferred learning style. In doing this the course designer would also be able to cater for other factors that sit outside of the educational culture such as personal learning traits as was described by Gardener (1993).

eTeachers need training to assist them to understand educational culture differences and learning styles of their students to enhance the learning experience. Coozie (2007) stresses the link between teacher training and effective learning, overall performance and student enjoyment. Training should also include advice on how to adapt courses to best meet student needs and differences. media type="youtube" key="5XgOmhDJUHc?version=3" height="234" width="384" align="center"

Ensure that adequate support is provided for students who are outside of the predominant educational culture of the course design. Ally and Fahy (2002) posit that a variety of support strategies are best as the learner can then select a strategy or strategies that best suit their learning style and educational culture.

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