The purposeful use of Kolb’s learning styles in online learning design

Abstract

PurposeThe intent of this paper is in readdressing Kolb’s work on learning styles and its relevance to the learning design process in online learning.Design/methodology/approachNot a research paper – viewpoint. No research has been conducted as such.FindingsThis paper introduces a number of learning design interventions aligned to Kolb’s learning styles inventory (LSI).Practical implicationsThis paper is designed to assist practitioners (Learning Designers) design learning environments in consideration of Kolb’s LSI.Originality/valueThis is a viewpoint paper that revisits Kolb’s LSI.