Student Users and Learning StylesAbbie, Alanea, Betsy, and Sheila

Demographic Background

Types of Students UNCG Survey Results

- Major- Traditional vs.

Nontraditional- Educational

Regions

Learning Traits

0Traditional classroom0Professor’s office0Email0Blackboard or Canvas0Recorded lectures

0 Independent study0 In the field0Demonstrations 0Studio Environment0Autonomy

Mobile

0Commuter 0Campus Resident

Student Traits Different from Past

0Independent 0Expect support 0Digital 0Mobile

0Immediacy (Technology)0Social0Participatory

Learning Styles

0Visual0Aural0Verbal0Physical

0Logical0Social0Solitary

Methods of Communication

0Email0Text0Social media0Chat0Phone

0Online groups 0In person/group

meetings0University work

organization boards

Methods of Learning

0Alone0With a professor (lecture or meet one

on one)0In a group (in or out of class)

What is Needed to Support the Current NEXT Student?

0Technology0Participatory learning environment0Flexibility with furniture/lighting/space

What is Needed to Support the Current NEXT Student?

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0Foster…0social connections0interdisciplinary collaboration0student-faculty interaction0discovery, innovation, and scholarship

How Does Steelcase Support the NEXT Student?

0Interactivewhiteboards

0Mediascape0Group work tables0Lecture style tables

0Universal table0Stackable0Different desk chairs0Node chair

What is Steelcase Missing for the NEXT Student?

0Technology needs

0Teacher stations

Summary

0Survey & results0 Learning traits0 Type of student

0How students today differ0Learning Styles0Communication & learning methods0How does Steelcase support the NEXT student and

what else is needed?

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