Supporting a Range of Learning Styles Using a Taxonomy-Based Design Framework Approach.

This paper describes the results of a UK research programme evaluating computerbased learning software and determining its suitability in supporting the different learning styles of users. A design taxonomy is proposed that helps designers build software to target multiple specific learning styles. This enables the courseware to be more user-friendly to a much wider audience, rather than just supporting one type of student. Then an example system is built using the taxonomy, supporting four teaching delivery approaches, and student and designers feedback is analysed to determine the accuracy of the taxonomy.

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