Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

2-2011

Abstract

The ability to learn highly depends on how knowledge is managed. Specifically, different techniques for note-taking utilize different cognitive processes and strategies. In this paper, we compared dyslexic and control participants when using linear and non-linear note-taking. All our participants were professionals working in the banking and financial sector. We examined comprehension, accuracy, mental imagery & complexity, metacognition, and memory. We found that participants with dyslexia, when using a non-linear note-taking technique outperformed the control group using linear note-taking and matched the performance of the control group using non-linear note-taking. These findings emphasize how different knowledge management techniques can avoid some of the barriers to learners.

Keywords

cognition, learning, learning disability, technology

Discipline

Educational Psychology | Special Education and Teaching

Research Areas

Corporate Communication

Publication

Dyslexia

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

38

Last Page

47

ISSN

1076-9242

Identifier

10.1002/dys.419

Publisher

Wiley

Copyright Owner and License

Publisher

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1002/dys.419

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