While it may be harder to file, the information learned from these sources is valuable and may be easier to access for the auditory learner. The determination at what time of the day a student functions best may lead us to make appointments for that time of day, if possible. This may save us the frustration of having very unproductive sessions during the morning with those of us who work better during the afternoon. Those students who prefer a structured approach to learning may benefit from clear assignments given to them during the process of speechwriting. Giving deadlines for such things as outlines, research, and a first draft may be something that we are hesitant to do, but for those students who want a great deal of structure in their process it may be just what is needed to assure successful completion of the project.
Many more possibilities exist.
For some it may be effective to have coaching sessions with other students in the room. Some may want to make visual representations of their speeches to aid them in the composition process. Some may want to work very hard on one event for a short amount of time, and then leave it alone for a while. Some may want to write their debate cases in the squad room while others may need to be alone in a clean space. As can be seen, learning styles can be a highly valuable tool for the Forensics coach and for the competitor.