Learning Styles and Tuition Dollars — from Joshua Kim; Joshua is quoted below:
Colleges and universities that invest in creating personalized learning opportunities (emphasis DSC) will gain significant advantages in the competitive market for students.
Some attributes that we will look for in selecting a college:
– A philosophy to play to the strengths of its learners as opposed to correcting their weaknesses.
– The delivery of course and learning materials in formats (and on platforms) that are flexible enough to match a range of learning styles.
– An emphasis on supporting learners in finding their passions and in transitioning to creators and leaders.
Some things that we will not consider in choosing where our tuition dollars go:
– The U.S. News & World Report rankings. Rankings are for the median student, not my student. Your school needs to be the best for my student, not for all students.
– The dorms, the grounds, the gym, etc. etc. We expect these amenities. They are not differentiators.
– The number of books in the library. Books are not scarce, and my kid can only read one at a time.