Based on the Elements of Powerful Learning Design from The New Pillars of Modern Teaching by Gayle Allen.
New Pillars Design Studio
Learning Preference Reflection
This short reflection helps participants notice patterns in how they like to learn across four elements: time, place, medium, and socialness. The goal is not to label you permanently, but to surface preferences you may want to honor—and then design beyond.
🕒 Time
🏡 Place
🎧 Medium
👥 Socialness
Design nudge: This reflection starts with your own preferences. Later, the bigger question becomes: what might others need that differs from you?
Begin your reflection
You’ll move through 12 quick prompts, then add an optional note about a past learning experience that really worked for you.
✍️ Optional reflection
What’s one past learning experience that really worked for you?
You might mention the format, pacing, people, space, or why it felt effective. This response will be included in your shareable summary.