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- What's the Easiest and Fastest Way for YOU To Learn? -

Is it reading?  Is it just listening?  By Watching Video?  On-Line Webinars?   Hands on training Classes?

Your ActiveRain Staff and Community Builders want to know?


Please take just one second and vote, thanks. :-)

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64 Comments on Can a Network Poll Make A Difference?

MAY
29
2009
1,480,001 Points 275 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Brad, I just voted, and I guess we all learn so differently!  For me there's nothing like reading the book, blog or user's manual.
4:37pm • #1
1,193,490 Points 89 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Brad I hate to mention it but a bit of your bottom is missing. ActiveRain / PollDaddy.com are still not co-operating fully...

I voted...
4:37pm • #2
3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Brad, you gotta stop flashing us...... LOL  I voted. I just wish I could have voted for 2 things as I use them equally.  Can't wait to see the results!
4:41pm • #3
168,749 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Brad I would assume reading would dominate.  We have all chosen to read and write blogs, or we wouldn't be here. So your audience has self selected themselves as predominantly readers.
4:44pm • #4
1,103,577 Points 45 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Brad,

Looks like most of us still vote for reading which suits me.
4:53pm • #5
781,245 Points 71 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

It looks like I am in the majority Brad ~ Reading is still numero uno for me!
5:23pm • #6
460,194 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Brad, I voted but I got a "connection failed" message so I don't know if it counts. 
5:24pm • #7
406,296 Points 12 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Reading it is for me - I think that some peeps would be able to improve their knowledge base if they would subscribe to all of the Active Rain employee blogs.  That is how I always know what is happening here - I don't think some members even know who those blogs are. :)
5:29pm • #8
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Even though I could only vote for one way I also enjoy watching live webinars along with the videos Im a visual person and being able to interact is great.
5:35pm • #9
594,859 Points 18 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I just may be in the minority but could move to the majority without a problem.

I will reblog this just to get the word out for ya.
5:39pm • #10
580,879 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Brad...Great Widget. I see Reading is leading the Pack...my was watching video's.

Cheers, thanks for letting us voice ourselves.
5:41pm • #11
1,073,708 Points 2 Featured Posts Hit Router

Brad

Just voted, reading is the way to go.
6:04pm • #12
367,865 Points 38 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Brad - I have absolutely no patience for videos, webinars, etc.  Read it!
6:23pm • #13
405,635 Points 34 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Brad, I will definitely vote but it's tough choosing becaue I learn from several avenues available!
6:38pm • #14
608,292 Points 26 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Brad, reading but for learning techy stuff, with the screen shot tutorials. They are perfect for me because they're static and I can go back to them for reference. That's me!

Sharon
6:41pm • #15
237,332 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hi Brad,

I'm visual show me once I've got it.  Love  the idea of polling the community to see what will work and what idea's are better left shelved until the community is ready to soak it all up.  Saw your  update on Twitter before I saw it on Active Rain.

I looked forward to hearing the results of the poll.
7:24pm • #16
193,749 Points 9 Featured Posts Hit Router

Have to admit a classroom is better for me.  Many times my mind starts to drift when reading and I tend to lose focus with webinars...

Chanda panda
7:50pm • #17
160,341 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor

Brad-  I think I've learned more from the information I've read on AR, than anywhere else.  While just "doing it" may be the most effective way to learn, hands on classes move at someone else's pace and too often you miss the next point while you continue to work on a task or you never figure it out because you've moved forward with the class.
8:34pm • #18
530,937 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Brad: The polls are great.. Think this could be used in many ways..
8:52pm • #19
457,013 Points 22 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Brad - It was hard for me to pick just one, but of them all, I guess reading is the best for me.  I like to stop and think about what I'm learning while I'm learning it, and figuring out how I would apply this new knowledge in my business.  Then I might scribble out a few notes before reading on.  Can't "pause" a live seminar, although I do enjoy those too, and benefit from them.
9:24pm • #20
4 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Brad!  I voted and looks as if Reading is the majority.  There is so much good info here on Active Rain, video's and webinar would be my last choice. 
10:25pm • #21
1,000,602 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Howdy there Brad

Polls can make a difference, but only if the ones taken the poll really listen them selves. As to what the folks taken the poll have to say. All taker's and not just a few.

I voted for Reading!

Folks do like to take some time to think about an area, before moven on to the next step of what they are learning.

P.S. Brad maybe you can tell me, why its not showing that, I'm over 300,000 in points here in the AR community. Under my photo.

God Bless America
10:44pm • #22
1,303,417 Points 313 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Brad - while I chose webinars, it really depends on the information. Some things work best for me with one format, and others I can do just fine with a simpler presentation. Lots of different learning styles out there.

Jeff
11:09pm • #23
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I want to choose all of the above...learning in different ways for different things. Loved talking with you today!
11:21pm • #24
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Needed  achoice for read AND do.  I have to do it to learn it.  If I just read it or see it, it is gone...
11:21pm • #25
MAY
30
2009
1,007,446 Points 208 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Interesting--I would have thought that more people learned by observing!  I love to read but, as they used to say in the operating room--see one, do one, teach one!  (Pretty scary isn't it)?!

Debe in Charlotte
12:01am • #26
829,425 Points 156 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Hi Brad, What is the source for the polling source. It would be cool to be able to make up our polls for our blogs. I had seen an agent do this once a long time ago but I didn't ask the source so we could create them. Thanks again Brad for your fantastic comments on my post today, I am working my way down through the comments for a reply to you. But just know that I really appreciated it , A LOT.
12:08am • #27
777,571 Points 53 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Brad:  Of course we all learn differently.  For me, out of the choices you gave, either a video tutorial that skips NO steps and assumes nothing, or being walked through it... step by step.
12:13am • #28
777,571 Points 53 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

@ Dale:  I just asked the same question about going over 300,000 points, and was told that the little icon will go from 200,000 to 300,000 automatically, but it takes a while for it to catch up with things.
12:15am • #29
415,283 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I am with Jeff above - it depends on the information. But most of my learning still comes from reading/blogs. However I am very visual so graphs, and other pertinent pics help. Some info is easier to digest by watching a video (like learning Photoshop etc.) ~Rita
12:24am • #30
1,215,623 Points 44 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

It depends on the topic. I could learn 'how to take better digital photos' best in a hands-on class. For optimizing the photos, I would prefer a series of video tutorials with lots of screenshots. Reading and blogs would be my first choice for learning how to use photos effectively online.
12:30am • #31
1,016,767 Points 25 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Watching video tutorials. . I can see them at my leisure
5:24am • #32
727,633 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Brad, I'm not sure if my vote registered.  For several minutes, my browser said it was transferring data (e.g. from faslh.quantserve.com) but nothing seemed to happen.

The best learning technique for me depends on the subject matter.  For many topics, reading works best.
5:33am • #33
487,443 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I'm a hands on gal.
5:38am • #34
401,391 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

Hi Brad,

I voted but there is a twist to my vote.  I learn BEST by going to a classroom setting.  But I ENJOY learning best reading.  hmmmm
6:08am • #35
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Hi Brad,

Voted for reading, that is my learning method, but I use the other forms also. Just keep it all coming!

Thanks

 

 
6:59am • #36
1,114,426 Points 71 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I did my part along with my very first "reblog".
7:46am • #37
539,437 Points 12 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Brad, I voted for reading books and blogs, but I also like video if it isn't dragged out too long.
8:04am • #38
293,487 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

Hi Brad: I just voted - keep up the good work!

:)
8:19am • #39
751,535 Points 7 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I love to read and blog, but watching video tutorials is best for me.
8:26am • #40

 I hope you post what the results are. Studies have shown we learn best by reinforcing using more than one medium.

I like being able to learn on my own schedule, so maybe a library of webinar type classes might fill my needs.

Do you have a library of past webinars?
8:42am • #41
278,556 Points 15 Featured Posts

I voted but how about an all of the above?  I do webinars, read blogs, read books, go to Inman News, share in mastermind groups, and observe life around me.  
8:53am • #42
218,115 Points 4 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

I'm a hands on person that likes to observe.  Next would be a webinar.  For me reading is the worst way to learn. 
9:23am • #43
1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Just voted on hands on and then realized that "easiet"  really is blogging and reading because dont' have go anywhere to do it - oops, consider my vote changed.
9:27am • #44
1,063,242 Points 156 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Oops Brad, you didn't have my answer in your poll. The easiest way for me to learn is DOING!!!
9:49am • #45
381,835 Points 19 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

It will be very interesting when all the votes are in.
10:20am • #46
733,377 Points 136 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I'm one of those people with "directions phobia" - I'd rather use trial and error than read directions.  (Thank goodness my husband actually likes to read directions.  I just give them to him and then he shows me how.) 

The most effective learning method online for me has been Jeff Turner tutorials.  They are very very clear (shall I say "very" one more time) and I can stop them, do each step he describes, and then continue the video - repeating the process til it's complete.  'Wish he'd do more of them!  (Hint, hint... and I can propose a list of topics.  LOL)
10:47am • #47
310,174 Points 10 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Brad -- I voted --- I'm a hands on --- the results are very interesting. Thanks.

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11:09am • #48
577,680 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Goodness. Did you think that there were any other options? Reading is the way to go, Brad. As a teacher, I struggle with students who don't "get" the concepts I'm teaching them because they won't read, or can't read very well.
11:21am • #49
731,139 Points 144 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Brad,

Since a small boy I have found that pictures & video's help me learn best. Short blogs work, but the 78 paragraph scientific flexing of ones inner thoughts make me fall asleep and day dream of everything else. Sorta like those boring college professors. I prefer the change in tone, screaming, kinda like a wicked preacher.

Can I get an Amen?!
11:31am • #50
591,941 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

I have to agree with Gary. But I realize your poll is in reference to the world of blogging and Web 2.0.  I must say, I did not believe what I've been hearing... that more people prefer video. I've been doing the YouTube thing for almost 3 years, and I personally can only watch videos on one computer while doing other work on my other computer. So if I'm blogging and working, I need to read, not watch a video of what I'm learning. A business blog is not going to work, when I already have a video, TV or movie playing on my laptop, which is parked right beside my desktop monitor.
11:48am • #51
205,231 Points 1 Featured Post

Although I voted, I think 'it depends', and that choice isn't there. :)

For some things, I'd like to watch or be shown, step by step ... for other things, I'm fine reading.  I'm not sure watching a video would do it for me.  I like to be able to ask questions if something isn't clear.
3:25pm • #52
3 Featured Posts

Wow, Rockstar! 

You've been extra busy publishing everything we need to know in The Rain!!  Today's email was pretty cool ... loved the video.  Thanks for all the blogs, tutorials, and everything else you do for the AR community.
6:11pm • #53
447,089 Points 28 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I'd much rather read something than watch a video ... but I realize if someone has information to share, it is much easier on their side to create a video, than to write it all out.....
7:31pm • #54
MAY
31
2009

Hi Brad,

I'm with Gary. I"m a "hands-on" guy; that's how I learn best.
2:35am • #55
628,135 Points 313 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Well it's obvious that the effort here is to try and find the most efficient and effective ways to help members with learning some of the ActiveRain tools and services that are available.  Thanks for taking a second to help us figure out what that is and how you like it. 

It's no surprise that reading takes the lead as most who Blog also prefer reading.  Creating tutorials that are helpful is the goal whether by Blog, video, podcast, webinar etc.  It really helps knowing this information so again, thank you.

I also want to thank these folks for reblogging this post to get this message out there and viral.  You guys rock!
8:45pm • #56
JUN
01
2009

I voted Webinars, although reading is fun-damental.  During the Webinars, I have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers right away.

Bet if the live Webinars had more attendees, the votes would be different!
7:40am • #57
628,135 Points 313 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Results so far after 110 votes
10:05am • #58
JUN
02
2009
974,864 Points 17 Featured Posts Hit Router Called Shot Master

Well, very interesting.  I'm not normally in the majority of anything, but I seem to be here.
6:15am • #59
768,696 Points 60 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Books and blogs are my method of choice for learning.

I love the voting widget Brad.

Well done, as always, my friend!

 
7:39am • #60
628,135 Points 313 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Craig - it's a PollDaddy.com widget.  Thanks for voting~  :-)
1:43pm • #61
768,696 Points 60 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Yes, I saw that it's a Poll Daddy widget.

I actually created one for a future post here in the Rain!
2:34pm • #62
JUN
06
2009
386,851 Points 6 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

I like simply reading most material, but for technical stuff I prefer a live human to be able to interact with and ask question (that also can work in a webinar) The key is a good instructor. Interesting poll. Thanks!
10:18pm • #63
JUL
18
2009
168,217 Points 2 Featured Posts

Brad - I like the ability to interact and ask questions, so I first answered hands on classes.  Then I also voted for watching video tutorials.  If I can see it be done, I can also learn, but reading something out of a book is hard for me to visualize.
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