{"id":42727,"date":"2022-03-30T09:42:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T09:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=42727"},"modified":"2025-05-26T06:59:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T06:59:55","slug":"what-is-multimodal-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/what-is-multimodal-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Multimodal Learning & How to Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every human brain processes information differently. A 2018 study by the University of Zurich<\/a> shows that, like fingerprints, every human brain has a unique anatomy. This uniqueness is due to different genetic coding and individual life experiences.<\/p>\n

So, if every person receives, stores, and processes information in a different way, how can you use the same learning approach to teach your whole class or team?<\/p>\n

The solution lies in multimodal learning<\/b> that makes the same information easily processable for your entire team.<\/p>\n

But what is multimodal learning?<\/b><\/p>\n

Don’t scratch your head! Just scroll down to understand what multimodal learning is, examples, its benefits, types, strategies, and more.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What is Multimodal Learning?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Multimodal learning can be defined as teaching using multiple modes (channels of information). It denotes a combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic senses<\/b> in delivering learning for better understanding by learners.<\/p>\n

Suppose you are organizing an onboarding program for marketing executives in your company to launch an account-based marketing<\/a> or ABM campaign. In this case, the multimodal training will take the following form:<\/p>\n

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First, provide text-based documents on ABM and basic customer information<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Enroll candidates into webinars to explain the sales funnel and audience segmentation process<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Then, you can request the learners to provide an ABM campaign demo model<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Finally, you provide one-on-one feedback to your new marketing employee to communicate their strengths and weaknesses<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

To make this possible, instructors can use eLearning authoring tools<\/a> to create and deliver audio, visual, and 3D training to their\u00a0learners.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Four Main Types of Multimodal Teaching<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Multimodal learning techniques revolve around human senses. Thus, there are four main types of multimodal learning based on the VARK learning style that you should target. They are:<\/p>\n

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1. Visual Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Visual learning encompasses anything that can invoke visual senses among learners, such as graphics, photos, infographics, videos, and more.<\/b><\/p>\n

There are many great visual tools you can use to produce interactive learning materials. You can create interactive picture puzzles and games<\/a> to increase learners\u2019 knowledge acquisition and retention.<\/p>\n

2. Auditory Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Auditory learning style targets learners with excellent listening abilities. This mode of learning is useful in providing online employee training, as individuals can listen to audio lessons while driving or doing other tasks.<\/p>\n

Almost 30% of the population<\/a> today are audio learners. Thus, you can use resources such as podcasts, webinars, audiobooks, and group discussions<\/b> to create your audio multimodal learning material.<\/p>\n

3. Kinesthetic Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kinesthetic learning is an active learning model. Multiple learning modes such as live demonstrations, site visits, and multimedia presentations<\/b> are merged in this technique.<\/p>\n

This multimodal learning environment stimulates different senses for each learner and thus helps to keep them engaged and motivated.<\/p>\n

Watch:\u00a0The Kinesthetic Classroom: Teaching and Learning through Movement<\/b><\/p>\n