http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:58 PDT Sat, 25 May 2013 07:26:58 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79757 This site is not intended to provide research and testing on learning styles. Originally constructed as a Reusable Learning Object, it is rather an animation of the characteristics of left brain and right brain learning traits adapted from the work of Malcolm Knowles in his book, "The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species (1990, p 243-248)." It also includes sites of learning style inventories for self reflection. Some of these secondary links may change over time and we will make an effort to keep up with those changes in a timely manner.Click on the ? button in the upper right hand corner to get the directions on the most effective use of the tool.The site has been used initially as part of a leadership development course to assess how leaders learn and to help leaders determine how their subordinates learn. With the concept of "inside out leadership" I believe that leaders (no matter what age or position) have to be able to assess their own learning style. Subsequently knowing how others learn (and this may be different from how leaders learn) will affect how a leader gives direction, makes assignments, delegates work, etc. This RLO has been used in both an on-line graduate leadership development course and an on-ground freshmen orientation course but can be widely adopted for use in other areas such as study skills, psychology, management, and education. The learning goals/objectives, a sample learning assignment and the ways I have used the brain dominance material are located at http://www.towson.edu/~mcmahon/lead/moduletheory.html .There is a security system in place for the module (but not the RLO) because of tuition collected in an online course. It changes every semester but is available to those requesting it by contacting the author. The brain dominance RLO is only one part of the collective information required in the Personal Profile proof of learning for this content module on Leadership Theory (see right column of the module). The proofs of learning are considered homework and are collected online and recorded.Students who have viewed this RLO find it helpful in examining how they think. They can then compare their style to how others think and learn. It adds an interesting visualization to the popular "left-brain, right brain" literature. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77589 This classroom unit will step you through the process of manufacturing system design. From Bill of Material to System Economics, one can learn how to write operations, balance a production line and calculate profit margin. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=230161 A java applet and short description demonstrating M/M/1 queues (simple waitiing lines.) http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=230157 An animation and short description of process capability (Cp and Cpk). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=230149 An animation of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and the 5 steps of TOC. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=365703 Technical note that explains the criteria and procedures for the analysis of remuneration, that serves as the basis for preparing a wage review plan.This interactive technical note includes a number of interactive graphs that enable students to understand concepts such as internal equity, external competitiveness and the wage scale. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=551940 Confused about how the new health reform law really works? This short, animated movie -- featuring the "YouToons" -- explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.I used this animation of health reform in my class at UCLA and students found it very useful for an overview. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=230158 An animation and short description of the Taguchi Loss Function.