#18: The Myth of Learning Styles - What You Need to Know as a Course Creator

Have you ever tailored your online course to cater to visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners, believing it would improve their outcomes? While the idea of learning styles is pervasive, what if it’s not the key to student success?

In this episode of The Art of Online Course Creation, host Shannon Boyer takes a deep dive into the widely held belief in learning styles and uncovers why they might not be the golden ticket many course creators think they are. Instead, Shannon shares evidence-backed strategies that truly enhance learning and help students achieve results.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The surprising research that debunks the myth of learning styles.
• Why focusing too much on learning styles can unintentionally limit students.
• The difference between learning preferences and effective teaching methods—and why it matters.
• How a multi-sensory approach to teaching fosters better engagement, deeper understanding, and more flexible learners.
• Real-world examples of aligning teaching methods with the content itself—whether it’s learning to play an instrument or mastering geometry.

Shannon also explores how engaging students through a variety of methods builds adaptability and critical thinking skills—tools they’ll use far beyond your course.

Why You Should Listen:

If you’re a purpose-driven course creator striving to create a course that gets real results for your students, this episode is for you. Shannon breaks down complex research into actionable advice, challenging common misconceptions while providing practical tips you can apply immediately.

Resources and Links:

• Join Shannon’s monthly Sip and Share sessions: shannonlboyer.com/Wednesdays
• Learn more about creating impactful courses: Visit Shannon’s Website

Don’t Miss Out on Next Week’s Episode:

Subscribe now to catch Shannon’s interview with James I Bond, author of Brain Glue, where they’ll discuss how to create compelling names for your courses and businesses to boost sales.

Ready to reimagine how you teach? Hit play now and discover how to move beyond the learning styles myth to create a more engaging and effective online course!

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