Mod 2- Educ 7105 Blogs REsponded to

I responded to the following blogs -





Brandy Collins

 http://bcollins-learningtheoryeducationalte.blogspot.com/2011/09/module-2-cognitive-learning-theory-and.html

Rakinah Fletcher

http://rakinahfletcher.blogspot.com/2011/09/module-2-blog-response.html?showComment=1317265431105#c3230595531127629788

Module 2 - EDUC 7105

I think the video shows another way that two theorists  do not fully agree on the theory approaches.  Similar to the blogs we read. 

Kerr and Kapp both expressed their views of behaviorism, constructivism, and cognitivism.  Each of these theories have been around for many decades, but are still viewed and studied to determine how the human brain learns and reacts.  For myself, I have studied the -isms while working on my undergraduate work and graduate work.  The information is not new, but in reading about Piaget, Skinner, and Vygotsky I remember things I should be doing in a classroom, but have pushed to the way side as many teachers often do is these crazy educational times.


I agree with Kerr's statement, "It seems to me that each _ism is offering something useful without any of them being complete or stand alone in their own right".  As an educator you can take these theories and use them to apply to the students you teach.  I look at how my students brain/thoughts are working (cognitivism) while I'm also seeing what rewards work to keep them focused and learning (behaviorism). 

Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/

Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log     post]. Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html

 

Cognitive Learning Theorists. [Online video]. (2010) Retrieved September 27, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sy8n5DRa7A&NR=1

Mod 1 - Blogs responded to

I responded to Brandy Collins http://bcollins-learningtheoryeducationalte.blogspot.com/2011/09/module-1-blog-topic.html?showComment=1316397946410#c3384758358944690594
  and April Carpenter http://april-carpenter.blogspot.com/2011/09/module-1-blog-learning-and-instruction.html?showComment=1316398449442#c2901286486982980792

Learning Theory and Educational Technology - Module 1

What are your beliefs about how people learn best? What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?

 

What are your beliefs about how people learn best?  What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?

My beliefs and experiences teaching is that people learn best by being engaged in their learning.  Technology is one way that students can easily become engaged while learning.  Students can use smartphones, computers, and iPads to access podcasts, video casts, and other technology that allows them to delve further into a subject matter.

Students are able to express what they have learned in a much different manner than just a few years ago.   For instance a student is required to memorize the various characteristics of geometric shapes.  That student may remember that material for that specific test, but a few weeks or months later he or she has forgotten it.  Another student is allowed to create an electronic format to show real world examples of the same geometric shapes and then explain the characteristic.  The student who created the electronic format will be more invested in his or her learning and more likely to remember the characteristics of the geometric shapes. 

References: 
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ITC - Explore Technology In Relation To Learning Theories - Integrating Technology In The Classroom[Online video]. (2011). Simplek12Team. Retrieved September 14, 2011, 
from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iwmfocsRuU