Introduction: Understanding Multimodal Learning

 

What is up my friends!

If you follow me on the social platforms, you know I'm in the Neurodiverse space. My flavor affects how I learn and, somewhat, how I experience this world. I looked into learning styles in college where I first discovered that I am a multimodal learner. Simply, multimodal learners might be able to learn something through just one of the 4 (Visual, Aural, Read/write, Kinesthetic) but they might not and may need a mix several types to learn thoroughly. 

I've struggled and continue to struggle with picking up certain concepts and methodologies when it comes to learning offensive security. The purpose of this blog is twofold: learn this stuff & give my resources/process to others that learn like me. 

Each post will be separated into resources that reflect the 4 types of learning mentioned above.  I may make videos myself or record, I might link my notes from Notion. I will largely utilize platforms like TryHackMe or HacktheBox for kinesthetic, trying my best to find free content. 

Audio of the above:

Example Blog Post:

Today we're learning about multimodal learning ;) Other words will likely go here, I hope if you are curious about this learning type that you get to spend some time reviewing the resources here. 

Visual:

Read about what it is here: What Is Multimodal Learning & How to Use It

Consider it a benefit: 7 Reasons to Love — and Leverage — Multimodal Learning in Your Classroom

Aural:

Ray Smith of EduPresence describes the origins of multi-modal learning and its uses in distributed adult professional education. It leverages learning technologies to bring learners together in rich social learning environments to learn from each other and the course leaders and be more effective than just learning in a traditional classroom:

Read/Write:

Rewatch the video above with captions on and take notes, did you get more from it than just listening? 

Take a few notes down after rereading one of the visual resources, did more stick?

Kinesthetic: 

This is a great little quiz to take to see if you are multimodal: https://arden.ac.uk/what-type-learner-are-you

So there it is! Hopefully, I'll see you around the inter webs soon. 

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