Whereas I am very new to Skyrim and having learning issues with the combat system ( I am used to Dragon Age Origins style ), I used heavy armor on my spellsword while exploring. In doing so, I forgot I had it on, and during combat (or maybe quickly after it ended?), there was a flash across the screen that my heavy armor perk increased. So my question is this....should I stick wth the heavy armor, or dump it, and go with light armor, which is originally what a spellsword should use? I just became a level 3 spellsword, so no real issues if I have to switch.

(Note: The issue I am having is my ability to learn it and not a reflection on Skyrim. I am a big fan of DAO point and click's style, where I can pause, strategize, and watch the action rather than be a part of it. Over time, I am sure I will learn this system, and will get to like it as well.)

Your armor skill will gradually go up each time you are hit on that piece of armor. As to Light or Heavy , pick the one you like the look of the best & you feel more comfortable maneuvering in.