How do you prefer to learn?

Ashley Wright · 08-20-2009, 06:07 PM

I am just sitting here and going through a affiliate course and whilst taking a break I thought to myself lets pose a question for the warriors here...

How do you prefer to learn??

Reading??
Videos/Tutorials??
Audio??

Just crossed my mind really, personally I prefer Video's as my attention span seems to lower when it comes to reading!! Audios second off as you can put it onto your ipod and away you go!!

George Wright · 08-20-2009, 06:11 PM

Hi,

I prefer to learn by reading and looking at pictures and illustrations in my reading material.

I hate video and audio for learning. To me video and audio is for relaxation, entertainment and motivation.

One you left out is "by doing," My favorite way to learn is by doing.

Give me something to learn and give me the tools to do it and I'll learn it. If I must I'll refer back to the user manual. Which takes us back to reading.

George Wright

Kevin Regier · 08-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Someone posted a question like this a couple of weeks ago and I think most people here thought reading was better, it was a question on video/audio vs. ebook? and the majority said ebooks.
I have always learned better reading personally. That is why this forum has been such an amazing resource for me.

Ashley Wright · 08-20-2009, 06:20 PM

Yes George doing is also a good one i missed out! It is strange how every human is different and has a different way of learning!

Sylviane · 08-20-2009, 06:21 PM

I actually post the same question on another forum not long ago as a test. For me, videos are great, but you can't take them with you without a computer. I love to read, tough, so the written tutorial is still my favorite.

Catherineduncan · 08-20-2009, 06:36 PM

For me it has to be reading.

It has the advantage of letting you go at your own pace and I believe that this makes it much easier to follow and implement any advice given within the text.

Alexa Smith · 08-20-2009, 06:50 PM

Definitely reading, for me (with pictures/screenshots, if helpful). I dislike both video and audio.

Pokerlover · 08-20-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Wright

Hi,

I prefer to learn by reading and looking at pictures and illustrations in my reading material.

I hate video and audio for learning. To me video and audio is for relaxation, entertainment and motivation.

One you left out is "by doing," My favorite way to learn is by doing.

Give me something to learn and give me the tools to do it and I'll learn it. If I must I'll refer back to the user manual. Which takes us back to reading.

George Wright

I feel the same way.. I prefer reading to learn since videos and audios are my stress relievers.. I read different materials so that I would be able to get more info and when it's time to apply what I learn, I'm confident on what I am going to do but I am not afraid to commit mistakes cause it makes me learn more..

jimborders · 08-20-2009, 08:17 PM

Actually I would prefer the mixture of both Videos and Written Tuturials.
I remembered I joined a Video Tutorial a bout a few months ago, pretty much they seem easier to understand, especially when there are specific areas you need to look into. Just my opinion though.

netalab · 08-21-2009, 12:20 AM

Maybe, a lot of us will choose Video Tutorials.
Because, video tutorials are much easier to follow & understand..

morry · 08-21-2009, 12:20 AM

I'm a big reader so written stuff is best for me, unless it's something where you need to actually be shown something to understand how it works. Audio books are also good when I have to get through a lot of information and there's quite a bit of fluff because I can crank it to 1.8 speed and get through it faster that way.

Sean

Dontrell Lyons · 08-21-2009, 12:54 AM

I prefer audio because I can speed it up with different software programs to listen to it in half the time!

It's all about speed! The faster the better, in most cases.

Online Bliss · 08-21-2009, 01:26 AM

I also prefer video tutorials however I like to
refer back to a printed document if I have questions.
The audio narrative in some videos are hard to understand with
certain heavy accents.

Rhey · 08-21-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netalab

Maybe, a lot of us will choose Video Tutorials.
Because, video tutorials are much easier to follow & understand..

I agree, video tutorials are much easier to follow but only if you want to completely go into the whole process, it will only become harder if you want to skip some process and look for the right tract the same as audio. Most people doesn't want to go in that way and skip most of the time like me. So in my opinion video is for the person who doesn't know or have little knowledge on what he was trying to learn.

Ron Kerr · 08-21-2009, 01:29 AM

I prefer to read as I really dislike video tutorials.

Karen Connell · 08-21-2009, 02:16 AM

Hi,

I much prefer to read because watch a video is so time consuming - when I am offered '30 videos', I'm off, because you have to watch the filler to find the good stuff.

With printed stuff (I print out most stuff that I buy) you can take it at your own pace, highlight the important bits to return to later and have it next to you as a reference.

Videos have a part to play, it's sometimes good to watch something in action but only if it's short and to the point.

But, for me - reading beats the others hands down!

Regards

Karen

dave147 · 08-21-2009, 02:28 AM

I used to prefer ebooks but now I prefer video tutorials

TimGross · 08-21-2009, 02:38 AM

It's too non-specific of a question, really...

When it comes to the technical side of learning software or scripts, actual walkthrough video is incredibly helpful and far surpasses what can be learned from any written material, no matter how many screenshots are included.

However, video is "abused" by a lot of people who only have 5 minutes of real information to present, hidden in a 20-minute video. You'd have to pay me a lot of money to waste my time watching those.

For concepts and general tips, written text is usually best, but it's possible to be motivated by video and/or audio to actually DO something that the written word may not accomplish.

Personally, all my training videos are broken into 5 minute segments MAX with descriptive explanations of exactly what's included in each one. I don't have time to waste, and I go on the assumption my audience doesn't either.

britwolf · 08-21-2009, 04:14 AM

I prefer reading and vid, but more reading coz its easy to follow

emeliesjodahl · 08-21-2009, 04:34 PM

I like videos that show step by step how to do something.

hamerz · 08-21-2009, 04:41 PM

I can read it, hear it, or see it but I need to cement it in my brain by doing it and applying it to my business. I need to be able to relate to it and make it part of something.

mikeyman120 · 08-21-2009, 04:43 PM

Right now I love Video! I have many video courses that I use and sell and I can tell you I love learning from video. It is nice an easy, just sit back watch and learn.

Mike

Patrick Meeder · 08-21-2009, 07:02 PM

I love to read PDFs! I often read ebooks on my old Nokia 6630. For anyone who has a Blackberry or Nokia smartphone, I really recommend using Mobipocket reader.

I prefer reading over anything else because you can easily make highlights, easily skim parts that you already know or easily reread a part that gets you thinking.

Tom Brite · 08-21-2009, 09:30 PM

Would be cool if you put up a poll for this!

Would just make it alot easier to view the poll results than search through and count lol

Thanks though as this is some good market research!

Tom Brite

gyar29 · 08-22-2009, 01:00 AM

I like reading.

I could like videos, but I usually just end up wanting to throttle the person doing the walk through.

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Matt Wahle · 08-22-2009, 01:01 AM

Reading, hands-down.

MW

chitika · 08-22-2009, 01:01 AM

video tutorials.. which have step by step instructions.. also some pdf with link references on where to find what in each step..

may be i am asking for too much.. but thats what i prefer...

512 Designs · 08-22-2009, 01:27 AM

I guess it depends on what the topic is.

If it's a topic that shows a lot of examples or how to learn a specific software, then video is the way to go.

If it's a topic that's more about ideas and theories and include a step by step plan, then an ebook would work best.

If it's something that's more motivational, then I'd prefer an audio cd that I can play in the car.

Mike

jeffaman · 08-22-2009, 04:16 AM

Good point mrcouchpotato... However, for me personally, I think I would have to go with video.. It just comes down to whether you're a better visual learner or textual learner..

shubh · 08-22-2009, 04:51 AM

I would prefer:
Videos/Tutorials
group discussion
chatting with existing members

hiphil · 08-22-2009, 06:06 AM

I prefer reading, so I can refer to the manual at the same time as I am setting up stuff.

Also, it is much easier to go to a particular section of a book, than trying to find some specific information in a video presentation. It's rather like searching a disk versus searching for something on tape.

Audrey Harvey · 08-22-2009, 07:07 AM

Reading, then following written instructions. I dislike watching videos, and will avoid a product that only has videos in it.

08-20-2009, 06:07 PM	#1
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08-20-2009, 06:11 PM	#2
George Wright You R GREAT if you are A War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Shakey/Sunny CA, USA. Posts: 6,762 Blog Entries: 31 Thanks: 2,920 Thanked 1,837 Times in 739 Posts	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Hi, I prefer to learn by reading and looking at pictures and illustrations in my reading material. I hate video and audio for learning. To me video and audio is for relaxation, entertainment and motivation. One you left out is "by doing," My favorite way to learn is by doing. Give me something to learn and give me the tools to do it and I'll learn it. If I must I'll refer back to the user manual. Which takes us back to reading. George Wright
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Kevin Regier Rogue Scholar War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 129 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Someone posted a question like this a couple of weeks ago and I think most people here thought reading was better, it was a question on video/audio vs. ebook? and the majority said ebooks. I have always learned better reading personally. That is why this forum has been such an amazing resource for me.
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Ashley Wright The List Buildin Assassin War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 616 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 15 Thanked 119 Times in 49 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Yes George doing is also a good one i missed out! It is strange how every human is different and has a different way of learning!
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Sylviane HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you prefer to learn? I actually post the same question on another forum not long ago as a test. For me, videos are great, but you can't take them with you without a computer. I love to read, tough, so the written tutorial is still my favorite.
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Catherineduncan Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East Anglia, United Kingdom. Posts: 77 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 10 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts Contact Info	Re: How do you prefer to learn? For me it has to be reading. It has the advantage of letting you go at your own pace and I believe that this makes it much easier to follow and implement any advice given within the text.

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Alexa Smith Wordsmith (& Skepchick) War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 13,650 Thanks: 7,511 Thanked 9,548 Times in 4,948 Posts	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Definitely reading, for me (with pictures/screenshots, if helpful). I dislike both video and audio.
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jimborders Warrior In The Making Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 Thanks: 7 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Actually I would prefer the mixture of both Videos and Written Tuturials. I remembered I joined a Video Tutorial a bout a few months ago, pretty much they seem easier to understand, especially when there are specific areas you need to look into. Just my opinion though.

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morry HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 183 Thanks: 12 Thanked 77 Times in 18 Posts	Re: How do you prefer to learn? I'm a big reader so written stuff is best for me, unless it's something where you need to actually be shown something to understand how it works. Audio books are also good when I have to get through a lot of information and there's quite a bit of fluff because I can crank it to 1.8 speed and get through it faster that way. Sean

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Online Bliss Larry Lee Bliss War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 555 Thanks: 83 Thanked 61 Times in 56 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How do you prefer to learn? I also prefer video tutorials however I like to refer back to a printed document if I have questions. The audio narrative in some videos are hard to understand with certain heavy accents.

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Karen Connell I CAN do this... War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Sussex UK Posts: 661 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 176 Thanked 143 Times in 113 Posts	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Hi, I much prefer to read because watch a video is so time consuming - when I am offered '30 videos', I'm off, because you have to watch the filler to find the good stuff. With printed stuff (I print out most stuff that I buy) you can take it at your own pace, highlight the important bits to return to later and have it next to you as a reference. Videos have a part to play, it's sometimes good to watch something in action but only if it's short and to the point. But, for me - reading beats the others hands down! Regards Karen
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TimGross Selling Online Since 1994 War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California, USA. Posts: 427 Thanks: 12 Thanked 160 Times in 79 Posts	Re: How do you prefer to learn? It's too non-specific of a question, really... When it comes to the technical side of learning software or scripts, actual walkthrough video is incredibly helpful and far surpasses what can be learned from any written material, no matter how many screenshots are included. However, video is "abused" by a lot of people who only have 5 minutes of real information to present, hidden in a 20-minute video. You'd have to pay me a lot of money to waste my time watching those. For concepts and general tips, written text is usually best, but it's possible to be motivated by video and/or audio to actually DO something that the written word may not accomplish. Personally, all my training videos are broken into 5 minute segments MAX with descriptive explanations of exactly what's included in each one. I don't have time to waste, and I go on the assumption my audience doesn't either.
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mikeyman120 Mike-Nagle.com War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY, USA Posts: 986 Thanks: 180 Thanked 173 Times in 103 Posts Social Networking	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Right now I love Video! I have many video courses that I use and sell and I can tell you I love learning from video. It is nice an easy, just sit back watch and learn. Mike

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Patrick Meeder Want Links? Check My Sig Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Contact Info	Re: How do you prefer to learn? I love to read PDFs! I often read ebooks on my old Nokia 6630. For anyone who has a Blackberry or Nokia smartphone, I really recommend using Mobipocket reader. I prefer reading over anything else because you can easily make highlights, easily skim parts that you already know or easily reread a part that gets you thinking.

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Tom Brite Banned War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK and France Posts: 1,103 Thanks: 261 Thanked 188 Times in 100 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Would be cool if you put up a poll for this! Would just make it alot easier to view the poll results than search through and count lol Thanks though as this is some good market research! Tom Brite

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Matt Wahle Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How do you prefer to learn? Reading, hands-down. MW

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chitika Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How do you prefer to learn? video tutorials.. which have step by step instructions.. also some pdf with link references on where to find what in each step.. may be i am asking for too much.. but thats what i prefer...

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