This is it! The first week of 23 Things n'@. We're thrilled (and a bit overwhelmed) that more than 280 people signed up for the program. It's a lot of pressure, but we're looking forward to your thoughts and contributions.
For the first week's exercise, we're going to start things off nice and slow. All you need to do is spend some time reading the blog (thing #1) and visiting the related links. Be sure to check out Beth Mellor's slide show on Lifelong Learning and Resiliency and the other links we've provided. To help you get started take the following quiz to find out what kind of "learner" you are! It's only 24 questions and you can complete it in 2 minutes.
Once you've checked everything out, take a few minutes to share the results and your impressions in the comments section. To add a comment, click on the "comment" link below. We use the comments to keep track of participation; be sure to include your first name and the name of your library. Feel free to respond to others comments.
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Not much of a shock to me (or others in my life!) but I am an intrapersonal learner. Coming in 2nd - verbal linguistic and 3rd - interpersonal. So I am good at self-managing, setting my own goals and meeting them. (Wow, if only that translated to my personal life!) I'm also best when learning with words, talking and stories. What's hard is that a lot of the world doesn't run this way. Therein is the challenge! Good to keep these in mind when I'm facing a difficult learning challenge. Like when I recently tried to learn the open software, Drupal on my own from a book. Needless to say it did NOT work!
ReplyDeleteTest confirmed that I am a verbal and linguistic learner. I also learn better on my own, so this is a good way for me to gain some knowledge. I thought the slides moved a bit fast as I wasn't done reading and digesting one before it moved on to the next slide.
ReplyDeleteLinda Penn Hills Library
I too am an intrapersonal learner, but I am also naturalistic and verbal linguistic. I think this is a fine mix for a librarian. I can self-manage, appreciate the flora and fauna of patrons surrounding me and I can write about it! I think my organizational skills get a little crazy sometimes. I am all about task lists and calendars, but I usually don't forget appointments. I really enjoy things better when they are planned than spontaneous, but I do not freak out when my plans are changed or don't work out as I thought. For someone so planned, I am very laid back about the outcome. I do love learning new things! I hope to learn some new things here and am always up for the challenge of straining my brain.
ReplyDeleteSuzy--Moon
Apparently I am a verbal-linguistic learner, which means that I absorb information through words both spoken and read. I suppose it makes sense that I became a librarian - now I am surronded with words.
ReplyDeleteComing in second is Naturalistic, which means I learn through observation. While I'm not really the nature type, I do learn through watching and then doing so I suppose that makes sense as well.
I had a tie for third: Musical, Interpersonal and Logical-Mathematical. The remaining modes of learning were close behind. It just goes to show that learning is accomplished many different ways and no one way should ever be discredited.
Dani Thomas
Shaler North Hills Library
I am definately a hands-on learner--and practice is everything. The hardest for me is having to do somthing once, and then try to remember how to do it again weeks later with no practice in between. That's why I always ask for time on the front desk--repitition, repitition.
ReplyDeleteI have certainly been to the valley of chaos--who hasn't. While I am never shy about voicng opinions or strategies, I do have a fear of buttons--pressing the wrong button and watching technology implosion. Goal--blog for Whitehall's NF book group. We are also talking Tweets--
Not surprisingly I got logical/mathematical as my highest result (given that my thought processes are usually extremely logical and thought out), with musical coming in 2nd (I play the piano).
ReplyDeleteMy top learning style is logical-mathematical followed by verbal-linguistic. Not surprising for a cataloger who loves to get lost in a good book.
ReplyDeleteNatalie
Mt. Lebanon
Hmmm. Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet. I didn't come out extremely strong or weak in anything. Kind of "flat lined." The ones I was stronger in only fit me a bit. Maybe since I'm a Geminii I do have different strengths at home than I do when I sit down in front of the kids for Storytime. As soon as the first child steps into my space, I come alive, wake up and feel better. I may be an "observer" to learn but I'm most comfortable in a large group of children, not adults.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Scott Library
My learning style is both interpersonal and intrapersonal followed by verbal-linguistic and naturalistic. Must admit it is true - and I always find myself torn between external and internal learning cues. The naturalistic is the way I recharge!
ReplyDeleteI am a Verbal-Linguistic Learner which makes sense because I usually ask tons of questions in order to understand something more clearly. I also tell stories in order for myself and others to understand what I'm talking about.
ReplyDeleteKelly
Sewickley
I'm Logic/Math followed by interpersonal. Makes a lot of sense to me as I love figuring stuff out, and if I can't figure it out I start asking questions.
ReplyDeleteJeff
Downtown
Interesting that I am both a naturalistic and interpersonal learner. I love my relationships with others and the natural world, so it all falls in line. Very enlightening on why I always work in an outdoor program for the library during each session!
ReplyDeleteColleen
Upper St. Clair
This was an interesting quiz. If we could get our patrons to take it, we might have a better idea how to program for them.
ReplyDeleteI'm a verbal-linguistic learner, and also scored higher on interpersonal relations. My bodily-kinesthetic score was low, as I guess I wasn't that enthusiastic about the situations the quiz offered that I measured. I definitely like to tell stories. :-) That was my favorite question.
ReplyDeleteIan
CLP-Hill District
I came out equal in Naturalistic, Interpersonal and Verbal-Linguistic. Not too surprising to me. Although I think the hard part of the quiz is separating what I would like to be and what I actually have time to be!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Mt. Lebanon
Very cool quiz. I scored highest on the naturalistic, followed closely by verbal-linguistic and intrapersonal learning styles. Makes sense that I would enjoy both the active learning by doing style, while also being heavily influenced by words and introspection.
ReplyDeleteInteresting quiz. No surprise to me that my
ReplyDeletestrength was verbal-linguistic.
Amy
CLP- East Liberty
I scored highest with verbal-linguistic, followed closely by intrapersonal. Makes total sense - I (stubbornly) prefer figure things out for myself by reading. Maybe this will help to boost my interpersonal learning skills. :)
ReplyDeleteJess, Woods Run
I scored high in inter- and intrapersonal and verbal-linguistic, which everyone who's ever been at a meeting with me can confirm haha.
ReplyDeleteJude
Main, First Floor
First of all, thank you for putting 23 Things together for all of us to "keep up" with emerging patron needs!
ReplyDeleteGreat quiz! I was strongest in naturalistic learning and verbal.
I am looking forward to this experience very much!
Nancy
Baldwin Library
It's a good thing that I am an interpersonal learner because I had to ask somone how to find the quiz. My purple"quiz" faded to grey before I clicked on it. My second was verbal-linguistic so I guess I am in the right business. It would be no surprise to anyone who has ever heard me try to sing that musical was my worst. Very insightful quiz! Joyce, Baldwin
ReplyDeleteI'm very surprised by my results. I never considered myself a "verbal-linguistic" learner in the past, but since a majority of my job involves answering computer questions for patrons, I guess I’m putting those skills to good use now!
ReplyDeleteWhitney
Northland Library
I'm not surprised by scoring high on the Intrapersonal and Verbal linguistics section.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try the rest of the exercises!
Mindy
Monroeville Public Library
Glad to be part of this group -- I was a bit surprised that my musical score was so high -- must be all the singin' in the rain...
ReplyDeleteJane - Main
I'm a verbal-linguistic learner, followed closely by logical-mathematical. Here I thought I was always visual-spatial...
ReplyDeleteStephanie
CLP-Brookline
I want to start my saxophone lessons again.
ReplyDeleteI got logical/mathematical as my highest result. I have trouble with anything that is not in some kind of a logical pattern,even if it's an illogical pattern.
ReplyDeletePam npl
It was interesting to take the test to find out that I'm strongest in naturalistic learning. Will be fun to find out more about some of the newer technologies being used at libraries.
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
Northland Public Library
Thanks for putting this program together.
ReplyDeleteI scored highest in Naturalistic (which I never considered as my learning style, I just dig the outdoors) and Verbal-Linguistic (that made sense).
Gwen / East Liberty
Not surprised at my results. Great idea though!
ReplyDeleteBetsey/Wilkinsburg
The quiz was interesting. My results were all over the place, a little of this a little of that.
ReplyDeleteLinda/Wilkinsburg
Wow - we're only halfway through the first day, and look how many comments are up already! Way to go, early adopters! It's really neat to read everybody's different styles - wish we could comment on all the comments, especially since we have seem to have a bunch of musicians - perhaps a countywide library band is in order?
ReplyDeleteI scored highest on intrapersonal, with verbal/written right behind. This does not surprise me, as I am kind of shy about getting to know people/working in groups, and usually express myself better in writing than in person, at least until I've hung around with the folks in question about 30 times. So, I'm looking forward to having 279 penpals! ;)
LAV
I like the quiz too! I seem to have a lot learning styles. My strongest score was in Musical, followed by Verbal-linguistic. I had two ties after this, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal were only one point apart, and I tied exactly on Naturalistic and Bodily-kinesthetic. The other two scores were below 50 percent.
ReplyDeleteKay
CLAV
My strongest scores were in Intrapersonal (69) and Verbal Linguistic (67). I am not surprised by this. I find that I learn best being reflective and working by myself. I learn more from the written word than the spoken word, however. Despite this, I enjoy communicating with others.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Haas
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Oakland
I scored highest as a Naturalistic Learner (not surprising as every aptitude test I ever took thought I should be a forest ranger), but as someone else said, I never thought of it as a learning style. I’ll need to think about that for awhile. Logical-mathematical and Intrapersonal learning styles followed. They fit. I’m looking forward to the “23 things” series. It sounded so good back when Charlotte-Mecklenberg started it, but there was no time! There still isn’t, but now I need to just do it. Thanks for offering it.
ReplyDeletePage
Northland
I scored highest on verbal/linguistic and logical/mathematical, which makes sense to me (although I am a bit math-challenged, I have a logical and scientific mind). I was surprised that I got only 42 on visual/spatial, because I find that I respond to seeing something written as well as said, especially when I've learned other languages.
ReplyDeleteNatalie
Northland Public Library
Thank you for all the great comments. By the time this is all said and done we'll have learned a lot about each other.
ReplyDeleteAs for the quiz results, I scored highest in Logical/Mathmatical and Interpersonal. (Not surprised.)
My highest score was a tie between Naturalistic and Verbal-Linguistic. Yes, I do talk to my plants. Next highest was logical-mathematical. I'm definately sending that score to Mr Zemanski my 8th grade Algebra teacher, who will drop dead (if he's not already).
ReplyDeletePatte
I got a late start since I don't start work until 1:00 PM on Mondays, so there were many comments to read already. The quiz was interesting. My highest score was Musical, followed by Logical/Mathematical--don't know how this will affect my absorbing the information included in 23 things...
ReplyDeleteRuth
Mt. Lebanon Library
I think the quiz was kind of subjective - I don't know if the results actually mean anything at all...
ReplyDeleteI wasn't suprised to see that I scored highest on Interpersonal. Practically everyone I know comes to me to help sort out their problems. I guess that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteWow my highest score (75) was Naturalistic. I missed my calling, I should have been a farmer.
ReplyDeleteGil
CLP
My highest score was intrapersonal and my lowest score was visual-spatial. This was an interesting quiz...
ReplyDeleteKaren
Robinson Township Library
My highest score was Naturalistic. I agree with some of the previous posts that it's not something you'd generally think of as a "learning style." Yes, I'm interested in nature and I love animals, but I honestly can't remember ever trying to "imagine the new material as an ecosystem" to figure it out. My next highest scores of Verbal-Linguistic and Intrapersonal seem to be more accurate in regards to how I personally learn.
ReplyDeleteBrieAnn
Northern Tier
Logical-Matematical was my highest score; I guess cataloging is the "logical" place for me! I'm excited about learning many new Tech skills and tips. Thank you for offering the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteKathy B.@ CLAV
Not surprising that most of our library staff scored high on the intrapersonal scale including myself. I always tell my classes that we each learn in a different way be it listening, reading or doing and ask them to think about how they learn in order to master the computer.
ReplyDeleteCecilia
Shaler North Hills Library
Not surprisingly, I am mostly a linguistic/verbal learner with a strong intrapersonal and interperson. Seemingly weird-- although not really since I'm pretty aware of how I learn-- I'm also a bodily kinesthetic learner. It seems counterintuituve because I'm not very physically oriented. Drop dead last is visual-spatial, again, no surprise since I'm directionally challenged and would get lost making my way out of a paper bag. What always works best for me is a demonstration, detailed instructions and someone close by to consult with until a skill becomes second nature. I can learn pretty fast that way. Lets see if 23 Things will work!
ReplyDeleteinterpersonal and musical...what a shock!!
ReplyDeletelogical mathematical, closely followed by verbal linguistic.
ReplyDeletethough if there was a result that just said "you enjoy online quizzes with radio buttons," that would probably be most accurate.
amy
clp main, film & audio
My scores were down the middle, well except for the Bodily-kinesthetic,in which I scored a 17 - probably becasue I responded that I hate playing sports. You all don't want me on any softball team!
ReplyDeleteAs anyone who has ever worked with me for any length of time can attest, I burst into song at the drop of a hat. Almost anything that anyone says in front me can make me sing an existing song, an existing song with adapted lyrics, or a song with my own words *and* melody (I'd have to confess that's the absolute worst for those within hearing distance). Now when people who don't know me well get wide-eyed when beholding the spectacle, I'll just explain that I'm a musical learner!
ReplyDelete~ Jessica, CLP-Brookline
I am a Libra so I was doomed even before I took this quiz. Although fun and informative, I swing back and forth trying to find the answer that best fits me. No surprise I scored highest in interpersonal. Thanks Beth for your slide show. It made me aware of areas in my life where I practice resiliency and areas where there is need for improvement.
ReplyDeleteI've always enjoyed this kind of quiz.
ReplyDeleteI'm strong in naturalistic/intrapersonal.
If anyone opens a library for dogs in the woods please let me know - I'll apply in a heartbeat.
Diane
Bayne Library
All of the information revealed in th equiz was spot on for me. It seemed very similar to the information I remember getting from the tests I took in high school regarding the best career paths for me.
ReplyDeleteSheri
Upper St Clair
I always have trouble with these quizes--I tend to chose the middle option too much. Anyway, I scored interpersonal highest, then linguistic. Two of my lower scores: kinesthetic and visual should actually be much higher.
ReplyDeleteI am a highly visual learner--however, I do not visualize things well in my head--things need to be written down for me to remember them. I am linguistic--but again, if they are written it is easier for me. And I definitely learn by doing--although my muscle memory is awful--so I don't like dancing or sports.
Interesting quiz all the same!
-Megan Fogt, CLP-Squirrel Hill
I am a Naturalistic Learner, this makes sense since I have 3 cats (Bob, Calie and Jynx)and 1 dog 9 (Lady)and plant a garden every year, Logical-Mathematical Learner makes sense also since I am the bookkeeper.
ReplyDeleteMichele Parrish, Carnegie Library of McKeesport
My highest score was a Naturalistic. I am very interested in nature and I love animals. This was fun to do.
ReplyDeleteBev
Whitehall Library
So I guess I was the only one who had trouble finding the page that explained what these categories meant. I'm sure that says something about my learning style.
ReplyDeleteWe did a similar, simpler evaluation at a recent PaLA conference. There was only one question: when you need to learn a new computer function, what works best: reading the manual, having it explained by someone else or figuring it out yourself. Responses broke us down into visual, aural and kinesthetic learners. Having something explained by a person works best for me, which was a surprise. I'd have guessed that reading was the best choice. Live and learn, one way or another. (Let this serve as fair warning--I may be calling on my friends for explanations.)
Lisa
Collection Services/CLP
This is great. I am so excited about 23 things n@. I found out that I am an Interpersonal/Logical-Mathematical learner with Musical coming in a close third. This makes sense because I am a problem solver as my coworkers and friends will confirm.
ReplyDeleteKim-- Northland
I find it so interesting how so many people posting before me are also Naturalistic Learners - we should definitely take this training outside! And, my colleagues here at ACLA, would be shocked that I didn't score high on the musical section with all the Wiggles singing I do.
ReplyDeleteI doubt anyone intended for this exercise to be so deep, but I actually just gained a lot of clarity from that quiz! That along with the Resiliency slideshow gave me a lot of understanding about my current situation and how to best deal with it.
ReplyDeleteYAY for 23 things n'@!
I scored highest in Interpersonal and Verbal-Linguistic, with Musical coming in a slow third. Maybe we should start offering music classes through the PC Center. =)
ReplyDeleteTanya
CLP--Digital Services
So I took the quiz yesterday and printed my results so I could look them over and I lost them. (I think I needed the back for scrap paper) I know I was a naturalistic learner, which didn't surprise me much - I worked as a Park Ranger before I became a librarian. When I took the quiz for the second time I got totally different answers. This time it told me I am a verbal-linguistic learner, which isn't true at all. Maybe it just depends on the mood you are in when taking the quiz? I had fun doing it though!
ReplyDeleteDanielle, CLP-Brookline
My test scores showed that I am a interpersonal & intrapersonal person. I love to learn new things and very open minded. Then it showed that I'm Logical-mathemtical and verbal-linguistic never hestitant to ask questions to learn more. I'm looking forward in learning and experiencing new things from this site.
ReplyDeleteShannon/Wilkinsburg
I really enjoyed the quiz. I learned that I'm very musical--not surprising since I played flute for 8 years & listen to music every day!
ReplyDeleteThis is a much different exercise than what I envisioned. Didn't realize results would be so public!
ReplyDeleteAccording to the quiz I am a naturalistic learner followed closely by an intrapersonal and interpersonal learner. When I have taken similar quizes in the past I've been identified as an interpersonal learner...so this quiz had some new information for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited about the "23 things" series. I learn much better by hands on experience rather than listening to a lecture or reading an article. In addition, I'm not as familiar with new technology as I'd like to be. Thanks for offering this program.
I scored high in the naturalistic and interpersonal areas. I know about interpersonal but I'll have to investigate the naturalistic area.
ReplyDeleteI am glad for this opportunity to become more familiar with developing technologies.
I learned that I have to work on being more resilient.
ReplyDeleteI was a mix of stuff. I find that I learn best by doing things. I didn't really see that as an option by itself, but intrapersonal seems about right, and I did score highest there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering this opportunity. Blogs have always seemed a little silly to me. This will be a good way to learn about all the new ways to communicate while not having to stray too far from my comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteI scored equally high on Naturalistic and Logical. At first this seemed contradictory, but it really is a good fit for me and how I best learn.
Charlie/Shaler
I'm an interpersonal and intrapersonal learner, also verbal-linguistic. It came as a surprise to me one day when I noticed that I like learning by listening and talking instead of by reading. Thanks for 23 Things (n'@)...looks like a fun way to break the code for some mysterious things (twitter, anyone?).
ReplyDeleteKate G
Subpool
This is why I haven't made the effort to blog so far. While the comments may be interesting on the surface, I really don't have time to read 70+ (or 280+) comments. When I say I don't have time for these new technologies, I'm always told if you use them properly they help you manage your time better not take up more time. We'll see... not convinced yet, but still willing to try it.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to be a person who continues to learn and try new things, no matter what age I'm lucky enough to reach. 23 Things ought to help me keep that promise to myself. I can't wait to see what's in store for me.
ReplyDeleteRegina G./CLP Sub Pool
I'm Peter a part timer at Bayne Memorial in Bellevue PA. I tried to do this at work, but since I work the front desk mostly, I decided to do this from home. A co worker and I did give it a go at work.It's no suprise I tested high range in the verbal linguistic, but I also feel I learn best with hands on and repetition.
ReplyDeleteIn a previous life worked for 35 years as a rehabilitation counselor and work/life was an on going learning experience, so I really like to have ongoing training. Funding is obviously in crisis mode and if you ain't resilient you ain't gonna survive, so we gotta team up and person up and be the change.I liked this observation from the edutopia summary of verbal linguistic, since I dibbble dabble as a poet."The poet has been described as the epitome of verbal-linguistic intelligence."
Thanks to the team for your efforts in putting this together, and as my son's little coach used to say, "Now go out there, and HAVE FUN !!!
Peter/Bayne Memorial/Bellevue/PA
I was almost 100% verbal-linguistic, not a surprise, but came in next under Interpersonal, musical, and body-kinesthetic (in the 50-60 range). It's sort of good to see where my strengths are--explains why it's easier to do some tasks and pulling teeth to do others.
ReplyDeleteSuzi Wackerbarth
Northland
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ReplyDeleteA big thanks to all of you who have posted, taken the quiz and or viewed the slide presentation on being resilient. Please don't feel pressured to read every post - that's why you have a team working with you. What I like the most in reading these posts is that we are building a community of library learners and explorers
ReplyDeleteThis should be an interesting learning experience. I am not strong in any one field
ReplyDeleteBetty
Shaler
I'm looking forward to the next 22 things.
ReplyDeleteMaureen
USC
I enjoyed the quiz and was impressed how right-on the analysis for each type was.
ReplyDeleteI did feel, however, the slides went by a little too fast. I was not able to read slowly in order to digest each point before the slide would change.
I think the 23 things concept is a wonderful one, giving those who may never take this first step themselves the opportunity to slowly wade into the "technology waters"
Maureen - Jefferson Hills
I'm a little surprised - I'm more of a Naturalistic learner than a Musical learner with Verbal Linguistic close behind. I'm always singing and I'm a terrible speller. Who knew?
ReplyDeleteKim
Squirrel Hill
Just FYI for anyone having trouble with the slideshow speed: you can advance through the slides 1 by 1 at your own pace by using the arrow key immediately to the right of the green play button.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the comments, and am hoping we can convince Peter to write some 23 Things poetry. :)
LAV
Thank you for all the work you put into creating 23 things. It should be an informative & fun experience.
ReplyDeleteJo Anne
Northland Public Library
I had three top learning styles: Logical/Mathematical, Naturalistic and Musical. The Musical surprised me a bit. Too bad my kids won't allow me to sing.
ReplyDeleteNancy - Brentwood
ReplyDeleteI find that I am a Verbal-Linguistic learner as well as a Musical learner. I have never blogged and am unsure what twittering is, etc., so I am looking forward to learning new things.
They need to come up with a special quiz just for parents. Our free time is spent a lot differently than normal people's. How much time do you spend...
ReplyDeleteInstead of "Getting lost in a good book": Getting out of reading Wacky Wednesday for the 500th time.
Instead of "Doing crafts": Doing anything with anything except pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
Instead of "Trying to solve mysteries": How did that paint-colored footprint get on the shower curtain?
Instead of "Writing a journal": Making plans to organize and/or print out all those photos.
Instead of "Reflecting on your life": Obsessing over your kid.
Instead of "Playing sports": Fishing the wiffle ball out of the neighbor's pool. Again.
Instead of "Yearning to spend time with nature": Yearning to watch a 90-minute DVD the whole way through.
That kind of quiz.
Thanks for the space!
Ann "100% Naturalistic" Litz
Nothing much has changed since high school--strong in verbal and low in math.
ReplyDeleteI scored high in several different areas, including interpersonal and intrapersonal. I think that, over the years, I have needed to adapt my preferred learning style to different situations and work settings, and hopefully have improved my resilience in the process. I enjoyed the info about caring for your brain.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making 23 things available to part-timers, too.
Deb, Reference Services - Main
Well...I took the "test" twice. I had different results each time. Guess that's the Gemini coming through - adaptability. I do know that I learn best using hands on and being able to ask questions.
ReplyDeleteI am new to these things so I am taking things slow.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
I was tied for Naturalistic and verbal-linguistic. I think this is going to be a great program can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Brentwood Library
Darn. You'd think, as a naturalistic learner, I wouldn't get so lost in the bogs of Blogland. I lose my sense of direction jumping from hyperlink to hyperlink. Am I still signed in? Why the heck do I keep ending up at the profile page? If Blogspot was a skyscraper, I would be forever getting stuck in the fire-escape stairways... but I will keep trying to find my way back in and maybe even take the elevator.
ReplyDeleteSusan2 Northland Library
First, I'm very pleased to see that the 23 things are being offered, to all staff and at all levels. :) Can't wait to see what's coming!
ReplyDeleteNot surprising that after taking the quiz, I scored a 100% in the Interpersonal style. I would hope so since my job requires standing up in the front of a room of people on a regular basis! Verbal-Linguistic and Naturalistic tied for second. I agree with the earlier comment that the quiz asked 'what you do' as opposed to 'what you'd like to have time to do more of'. I think I would have scored higher on the Visual-Spatial in that case.
Melissa - CLP, PC Center/Digital Services
Can't find the blog for lesson 1. Can someone help with a link or someway to get to the exercise or is it just this test??
ReplyDeleteLinda
Penn Hills Library
Linda - here is the link:http://23thingsnat.blogspot.com/. The first paragraph or two contain the highlighted links that will allow you to take a learning styles test and watch a slide presentation on life long learning. Let me know if you can't get there from the link.
ReplyDeleteI love working with people, so verbal linguistic with an emphasis on interpersonal was hardly a surprise. Very interesting test!
ReplyDeletePamela
Upper St. Clair
Scored much higher on naturalistic than any other category, love animals and nature.
ReplyDeleteBarbara/Carrick
Logical-Mathematical as a strong first, followed by Interpersonal, then Verbal-Linguistic. I was a little surprised that Interpersonal beat out the Linguistic since I've always considered myself a big word person, but I guess that explains why I talk a lot. It's not the words, it's the love of people! ;) What do captchas fall under? Whatever they are, I'm terrible at it.
ReplyDeleteMeg, Northland
I'm slowly finding my way through this first weeks program. Since almost all of this is new to me I will be taking it a little slow.
ReplyDeletePat A.
Robinson Twp. Library
Surprise, I'm an Interpersonal, Verbal-Linguistic kind of gal. That comes as no surprise to anyone who has ever met me. It's fun to see everyone else's comments.
ReplyDeleteI love these quizzes! I am strongest in Interpersonal learning, then verbal-linguistic and then logical-mathematical. I am one of those people who love statistics and logic puzzles. This is fun!
ReplyDeleteChristine - Bethel Park
I was not surprised to see that I am Verbal-Linguistic and Intrapersonal but I am still getting used to acknowledging that my musical side has emerged again after being dormant for decades.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to getting acquainted with all the computer applications that I hear being discussed around me but often don't have a clue about.
Sally - Monroeville
Verbal-linguistic and interpersonal scores were my highest in the quiz so my career choices - English teacher and school librarian - were definitely the right ones and brought me much pleasure. In my 7th year of retirement from education after 37 happy years, I'm currently a volunteer in 2 local libraries. I love being out among the patrons and co-workers as a charge-out clerk in one library and a serials cataloger in the other.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the remainder of this program.
Scored highest in Logical-Mathematical. The quiz was fun.
ReplyDeleteRuth - Knoxville
I scored highest on the naturalistic score which makes sense, I do like the woods and nature and transparent eyeballs. Kind of disappointed in my visual-spatial score which was so low Im surprised I don't walk into walls more often. Looking forward to next week.
ReplyDeleteSimon Knoxville
Those of you who feel the need to move slowly, good for you - this isn't a contest or a race, so take the time you need, and feel free to e-mail us with questions, or add more comments.
ReplyDeleteJudging from the amounts of wit and humor above, we're all even funnier and cooler than I suspected we were. Ann's comments about a quiz geared toward parents could totally be adapted for stand-up!
To everyone: I'm really enjoying the way so many posters wax poetic; Susan from Northland's image of skyscrapers was both amusing and perfect.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to this blog being a civilized step above so much of what's out there.
Ann "100% Naturalistic" Litz, CLAV Harrison
P.S. Leigh: Thanks for the compliment -- actually I'm the "straight man" to my hubby's comedian!
Anyone remember posting to blogs back in the bad old days when they were called "message boards"? Which boards did you used to post to?
ReplyDeleteAnn Litz, CLAV Harrison
Technology...what a wonderful thing. Now when I take a quiz like this and it asks me if I journal I have to wonder, 'does blogging count or does that only go in the blogging question?' I don't write stories or do crafts but I create websites and newsletters, where does that come in? Ah, technology...what a wonderful thing, only it can cause you to wonder at the effect of technology on the outcome of an online quiz.
ReplyDeleteKJH
Scott
Verbal-Linguistic (93%), followed closely by Naturalistic and Interpersonal. No suprises here, but very interesting to see how many others are verbal-linguistic as well - probabably explains why we all made this our profession!
ReplyDeleteSharon
Northern Tier
Best thing about technology? (but missing from blogs like this one) Spell-check ! (especially for those of us with less than stellar typing skills) ;)
ReplyDeleteSharon
Northern Tier
Good morning all - lots of good posts and I've had more than a few great aha moments and chuckles. I do like the idea in an early post of giving this quiz to patrons - would be mighty interesting and kind of 1984ish. I also like the idea of a quiz geared to parents, and it would be nice to have one geared to pet owners. Now those would get us out of the valley of chaos!
ReplyDeleteHi All.
ReplyDeleteI've been tracking the comments for the CE hours. There are a number of uncredited comments. If you forgot to add your name or library to the comment field just copy and paste the comment into an email. Add your name and library and send it to me at hughesr@carnegielibrary.org.
Naturalistic and Verbal-Linguistic tied for the top, with Musical and Interpersonal close behind -- and Bodily-Kinesthetic way at the bottom. No surprises there! I'm glad there are a variety of ways to learn and that I can relate to several, but I wish I had a stronger to tie to things like "Logical-Mathematic." I find that, as important as knowing your own learning style, is knowing that of the people you work with.
ReplyDeleteKaren B-R
Teen Services
I've always been a "lurker" on listservs, message boards and now blogs but feel that I HAVE to make a comment for those ce credits. ;) I enjoyed the quiz -verbal-linguistic- so I must have learned something "lurking" all those years.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the rest of 23 things. Thanks!
Carolyn
Shaler
I am a visual learner though my quiz results did not quite reflect that. Barbara USC
ReplyDeleteThis quiz was interesting! I am mostly an intrapersonal learner, which was really no surprise! Verbal-linguistic and naturalistic tied for second place. Very edifying.
ReplyDeleteI've always been lousy at spatial things; I bump into them all the time.
ReplyDeleteTakes awhile to find all the hidden links.
ReplyDeleteJoe/Wilkinsburg
The quiz is giving information about how the different ways of learning. I think I learn by hands on and watching how things are done.
ReplyDeleteLinda Momper
Bayne Library
Let the games begin.
ReplyDeleteChloe
Main
Let the games begin.
ReplyDeleteChloe
Main
The quiz on learning style confirmed what the Meyers Briggs revealed about my personality. High in interpersonal and verbal linguistic, both traits associated with the old-fashioned stereotypes of a librarian.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Upper St. Clair
The quiz substantiated what I already knew. Learning is not monolithic.
ReplyDeleteMarc/Wilkinsburg
That was a fun quiz. Thanks for a great first week of 23 Things n'@~!
ReplyDeleteHeather A./ Castle Shannon
This doesn't sound at all like me. Who would ever think that I would be high in the Logical-Mathmatic. I have trouble adding! Naturalistic was at the top- I do love the nature and the outdoors- so that wasn't too much of a surprise. It was an interesting test.
ReplyDeleteNo surprises on the quiz. I'm looking forward to this program.
ReplyDeleteNaturalistic - Intrapersonal - Visual - Logical -- okay, I see me. I have taken many of these quizzes during my 47 yrs. of working -41 at the same company, 6 at the Library. Always find out I should be in another profession - farmer, pilot (hate flying) teacher ..don't think so. Still fun to take, and am also looking forward to the rest of the 23 things. Keep on learning! Millie/Andrew Bayne.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't surprised by the findings...high in verbal/ linguistic, followed equally by intrapersonal and interpersonal. Really low on mathematical (just ask anyone...including my accountant!)
ReplyDeleteFun to do and I am looking forward to this "non-threatening" way of learning more! Thanks!
Logical-Matematical was my highest score followed by Intrapersonal and Musical. It looks like a majority of you are verbal-linguistic. How did I end up here?
ReplyDeleteMary Jean
Sewickley
Musical - Verbal-Linguistic - Logical-Mathematical - Bodily-Kinesthetic -- okay, I see me singing and moving. I am not surprised.
ReplyDeleteShylu
Upper St. Clair
I can understand why I love cataloging -- 100 in the logical-mathematical. Yet, I can't do math, except to add digets to the base dewey number. Yep, it all makes sense ... Now, how can I get my cataloging out to the beach or the forest for my naturalistic side.
ReplyDeleteFun, can't wait for the next set of goodies.
Lesle
Shaler North Hills
By a landslide I am a Logical/Mathematical learner. As someone who doesn't even balance their checkbook, this came as a bit of a surprise. I assumed that the huge amount of reading I do, combined with a BA in Writing would make me a Verbal/Linguinstic learning. I do love a good Excel Spreadsheet though...
ReplyDeleteMy "magic fingers" failed me. Please read diget as digit. Where is spellcheck when I need it????
ReplyDeleteMary Jean, it would be a boring world if we all functioned the same way! I know the logical/mathematical folks @ my library definitely help keep me grounded.
ReplyDeleteKaren made a good point, above, that it's really good to know what styles your co-workers have - cuts way down on misunderstandings during meetings, projects, etc.
LAV
Thanks for providing a forum for us to become acquainted with all the new web tools. The are coming at us fast and furious.
ReplyDeleteParry
Upper St. Clair
It was very interesting to find out that I was Naturalistic (although I do like nature.) What I really found odd is that I am also Logical-Mathmatic and Verbal-Linguistic.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Upper St. Clair
My highest score of 67 was in the learning style of Naturalistic. I enjoy being outside and I absolutely love animals. I can see why that was my highest. Next highest score was Interpersonal with a 63. I really enjoy taking quizes of all kinds and I think this program will be a great success.
ReplyDeleteKatie
ACFree
I scored highest in Logical/Mathematical. I can't wait to share this with my son who always turns to his engineer father for help with calculus homework! Actually, I am quite logical, but calculus- I don't think so.
ReplyDeleteHolly / Mt. Lebanon
This quiz was fun! Hello to everyone out in 23 Things n'@ land!
ReplyDeleteI was vaguely aware of the existence of different learning styles. The quiz was interesting. I found myself, however, debating on how to answer some of the questions. The "not much but I would really like to be" voice surfaced for quite a few of the items. Maybe I need to listen a bit more to that voice.
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Ann at Jefferson Hills Library
ReplyDeleteI love working at the library, but it appears from this test I scored highest in the naturalistic learning department,so I should either be out in the forest or at home with my dog.
From this first lesson, I got "blogged" down in going to all the different websites.
The slide show went too fast for me to read the slides, but, other than that, a good introduction to this process.
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never! Funny that Visual-Spatial, Logical-Mathematical and Verbal-Linguistic are all about equat. Guess that makes me a well-rounded individual!
ReplyDeleteNaomi, Main Reference
I scored highest in the Verbal-Linguistic and Intrapersonal categories. No surprises there, since I enjoy talking to people and reading. Where is the category for people who are already behind in completing their assignments!!
ReplyDeleteMary Bethel Park
Glad we still have a chance to post for Week 1! :) I scored high on Musical and Intrapersonal, with the highest score (100%!) showing up for Verbal-Linguistic. No surprises there; I was an English major. It was interesting that the test confirmed some "tricks" I remember from studying in college and library school -- that, for instance, I'm much better off working and learning while music is playing than otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the PowerPoint and the Word doc sheet -- the Albert Einstein quote is something to think about.
Off to a good start!
The quiz was interesting. I'm glad for the slow and easy part in these training sessions as I'm trying to keep up with the younger generation.
ReplyDeleteKEW
Shaler North Hills Library
I found the quiz to be interesting, I'm sure this will be the easiest part of the training for me.
ReplyDeleteShirley
Wilkinsburg
As a recent college graduate, I have taken several of these tests throughout the years in many different capacities ("What Color is your Crown," "What Does Your Hair Color Say About Your Learning Style," etc.). I definitely feel like they are an excellent way to get a feel for what kind of person you are and how you interact with others, whether they are like you or the complete opposite. In this particular quiz, I was found to be pretty much what I am (or at least I think I am, ha ha), so I definitely think it's a great way to start off the 23 Things!
ReplyDeleteMegan Helfrich
Andrew Bayne Library
I that I am a visual learner but the quiz indicated that I am a Naturalistic learner. hmm, I do like digging in my garden and I worked for many years in the science field before going to school for computers.
ReplyDeleteDepending on what I am learning I think I incorporate most of the styles.
Susan S
Northland Public Library
I scored the highest in naturalistic and intrapersonal - I guess I belong in the outdoor library that caters to dogs! Mary, I'm right behind you in the category for people who are already behind in completing their assignments! What's that say about Bethel?
ReplyDeleteMichele Bethel Park
I'm a naturalistic learner - not surprising. I love colors, patterns, open space. Observing & taking things one step at a time seems to work for me best.
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never. My learning style is primarily Logical/Mathematical.
ReplyDeleteCathy L.
CLP - Library Support Center
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ReplyDeleteNeat quiz. I wonder if my results from the quiz would change if I had someone to discuss my reponses with....interpersonal....
ReplyDeleteKaren
Shaler North Hills Library
Looking at the quiz results, I was surprised at how "middle-ground" the results were, but that gives me food for thought.
ReplyDeleteMy blog address is: http://sharonsthings@blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI think by blog address is:
ReplyDeletehttp://kathleenhopeless@blogspot.com
Yo Guys!
ReplyDeleteBe sure to make your comment with your blog address on the post for WEEK TWO. I'm glad I scrolled through these posts to find some of you, but it's easier to find yinz if you post your address on week 2!
This is interesting, but how can you judge someone through a quiz?
ReplyDeleteFrankie Turner/Wilkinsburg
My blog is http://denises23things.blogspot.com. My brain is fried and I could not come up with anything clever or unusual. This is hard. I plan to geep trying posting and editing, but I am not happy with how this looks, and I can't change it.
ReplyDeleteI am an intrapersonal learner. This is no surprise to me. These quizzes make me nervous because one slightly wrong answer will change the outcome!!!!
ReplyDeleteTammy/Downtown and Business
http://readersinc.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteFrankie Turner/wilkinsburg
The quiz was an easy way to get things started. I doubt it'll continue like that!
ReplyDeleteKathy
Sewickley Public Library
Checking in.
ReplyDeleteMarlene - Monroeville
Though it generated flashbacks of the "Kuder Preference Test" I took in high school, I enjoyed taking the quiz and re-visiting thoughts on my learning style. It hasn't changed much in all these years! As I'm dealing with kids at the library, I try to be sensitive to the fact that differences in learning style are very real!
ReplyDeleteShannon
Mt. Lebanon
The quiz was pretty good. It kinda described me.
ReplyDeleteJohn
Shaler Library
Even though I was nervous, (isn't that silly?) I tried to be adventurous and add a picture...didn't work. I mean, I'm not a total techno-phob. I have a photo bucket account. I guess I'll need to call on my computer guru to hold my hand through this. Not feeling too confidant about all this. Here's my address.
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Sherry/Scott
My week 2 blog is: Dunninnblogger.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteChoosing and adding the col. ill. was fun. I just may change it weekly!
By the way, I did the quiz again and the way I learn today is different than way I was learning last week. Paint fumes?
Lesle,
Shaler North Hills Library
The url for my blog is:
ReplyDeletehttp://susansreflections.blogspot.com/
Susan S
Northland
Glad I checked in back here! So good to still see so many comments from week 1 - glad you're finding the quiz interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks, too, to everyone who's been busily setting up your blogs! It's really fun to see what you've all come up with, and the feedback on the process is useful for the 4 of us. Don't forget to e-mail if you have questions!
LAV
My blog address is http://shyluspilates.blogspot.com/. I enjoy learning new things & I definitely like blogging.
ReplyDeleteShylu
Upper St. Clair
Interesting quiz!
ReplyDeleteJane/Penn Hills Library
Very thought-provoking!
ReplyDeleteBobbie/Monroeville
The quiz was interesting and my results were a surprise to me.
ReplyDeleteLou Anne/Monroeville
Sue from Shaler completed Quiz #l
ReplyDeleteI am progressing. Blog has been posted. This is the second time this week that I am attempting to comment.
ReplyDeleteBetty
Shaler
I am an interpersonal learner. This hit me right on the nose!
ReplyDeleteJen Pickle
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Allegheny Branch
my blog address is betseywpl.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteFun exercise! I was verbal-linguistic learner.
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Lauri Ann West
Thank you for offering this program. I think it will be very fun to learn new things, and in turn, be able to help our patrons should they have any questions. I took the quiz and found my learning style to be "Naturalistic" and "Verbal-Linguistic" tied at 58 with "Intrapersonal" and "Logical-Mathematical" coming in second at 50. I'm a little surprised by the "Naturalistic" as I don't feel I'm very scientific, but do agree with all of the others. I look forward to the coming weeks!
ReplyDeleteLisa, Shaler Library
I created my blog for Week #2. It is http://purpletreeponderings.blogspot.com/. I thought it was an easy process to create the blog and make a post. I would like to take more time to explore some of the options that are available with the blog. But for now, I'm happy that I was able to complete the task of creating and posting. :-)
ReplyDeleteLisa, Shaler Library
The results fit the results I've had on aptitude tests in the past.
ReplyDeleteChristina Bennett, Shaler Library
A fun quiz! I took it twice and the results changed only slightly. Musical was top of the chart, followed by Naturalistic. I think I need to join the Von Trapp Family and go Climb Every Mountain!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Sewickley Public Library
My blog address is:
ReplyDeletehttp://librarykb-23thingsblog.blogspot.com
Realizing I am a "logical" learner in week #1, probably is why it took me 5 days to create my blog in week #2. Bring on week #3!
Kathy B.
CLAV Harrison
Fun to read your comments. I enjoyed the points on resiliency in the slides and now have the 'labels' for my unsurprising learning style; naturalistic, interpersonal and verbal-linguistic ranked in the top three.
ReplyDeleteWow I'm really doin' good. I've gone back in time and added this comment- looking forward to the future.
ReplyDeleteToo bad procrastinator was not one of the choices. I had a three way tie with interpersonal, nautralist and verbal linguistic, with mathematical-logical very close behind. I like to think at this stage of my life I have learned that there is more than one way to approach a problem. I feel this test shows that to be true.....
ReplyDeleteRamona Klein
Upper St Clair Library
Yes I am a late commenter. (Is that a word?) I am 50/50 on the naturalistic side and logical/math side. I don't score high on any one area, I think my answers were all "I'm trying to go in this direction" but it is hard to make the time for all the things you want to do...but, 23 things is leading me in the right direction! Lifelong learning, a great concept, keeps the dementia away!
ReplyDeleteKathy Subpool CLP
You're not procrastinators or late - you're working at your own pace! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. ;)
ReplyDeleteI had 75/75 score in Musical and Naturalistic so I tend to agree with that. How do I use these skills as a librarian...it really makes you think!
ReplyDeleteAnn
Lauri Ann West
Amy B ACFree
ReplyDeleteI tested equally for many areas. I must need to experience learning on a many different levels. Thanks I skipping around and the RSS visual is so darn inventive and understandable I am thrilled cause the explanations made me feel like I was reading greek! Thanks
It's great to have the opportunity to learn new things, and I hope to be able to use them to help our patrons. After taking the quiz I found that my highest score for learning style was Logical-Mathematical at 75 which I agree with. One of lowest scores was Visual Spacial at 25 which I don't agree with. I just don't like crafts,and I said so.
ReplyDeleteJean, Shaler Library
I'm a little late starting the 23 Things but so far it seems like a great thing--thanks for the opportunity to share in this. I just now took the quiz and found I'm a Verbal-Linguistic learner and I scored very low on Visual Spatial which makes sense because anyone who knows me knows that I cannot color, draw, hammer, knit etc. etc. I'm really looking forward to the next few weeks.
ReplyDeleteBarb, CLP-Mt.Washington
The quiz was interesting. My results varied over five areas, verbal-linguistic being the highest and interpersonal a close second. I am apprehensive about completing 23 things and more. May need assistance, which of course my fellow co-workers will always encourage me.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how there are so many/varies ways to divide up learning styles tests. Re-watched the video recommended on lifelong learning. Always have been an eager supporter of that at home as well as work.
ReplyDeleteComments on my results: My learning styles results: Interpersonal 88, Naturalistic 83, Verbal-linguistic 75, Musical 69. My weakest was no surprise, visual spatial only 8 percent.
I recognized my preference for interpersonal and verbal-linguistic styles. Maybe my naturalistic is somehow linked to my preference for nonfiction and for hands-on? I do love animals, but wasn't sure how that fit into learning styles per se..
Problem noted – Although my key learning style is identified as interpersonal, and I do love group sharing, learn by asking questions, prefer mentor/etc... HOWEVER, I am NOT “understanding and in tune with the people around you and their motives, emotions, perspectives, and moods.” – I try and would like to be, but somehow I do NOT, and have never, read body language well, and /or always understand when people try to tell me things. I appreciate it when people talk to me directly, candidly. I strongly prefer open, but sympathetic, conversations. These can take time when I am trying to understand or to convey info-- as I rely heavily on verbal-- and generally am more interested in details/intensity into a subject/topic, etc. than most people are willing to engage in or to take time for. I am a poor mind/body language reader, and cannot see behind literal words people tell me many times.
Edith Sutterlin
Northland Public Library
The quiz was interesting I've come through with a variety of interests that keeps me learning.
ReplyDeleteAlissa
Whitehall Public Library
I am backtracking on my comments. I did week 1 exercise reading the blog and took the quiz several weeks ago and at the time I wasn't sure if I would continue 23 things, but I got back to it and I am glad I did.
ReplyDeleteGloria
Monroeville Public Library
Gloria, so glad you decided to stick with it! Looking forward to hearing how it goes.
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