After reading the blog posts from both Kerr (2007) and Kapp (2007), I find I agree with much of what was said between the two bloggers. I agree that education should not be taught in terms of one learning theory or another but instead should be taught using a mesh of the theories. From the behaviorist theory, I believe it has been learned the learner is not just, "an empty black box." There are thoughts and processes within the user that matter in learning. From the cognivist theory, I believe it has been learned the learner is not exactly like a computer. Activities outside of the computer can have dramatic effects on how the information is perceived and processed. I believe research should be continued on how the interactions between each of these theories can better be understood so the learner has the best opportunities to learn.
References:
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
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/
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Module 1 Blog
1. What are your beliefs about how people learn best?
From practice as a student myself and experience as a teacher, I have found that the methods in which people learn best seem to vary from person to person. I do ascribe to the learning styles as posted at http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/. The majority of learners, however, seem to do best when the learning is interactive. I am, also, a strong proponent for Garder's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
2. What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?
The primary purpose of learning theory is to discover the best methods on how to have information be absorbed by learners and how instructors can best create experiences using technology to deliver this information. For example, if an instructor discovers the majority of his learners are visual learners, then he/she will try to develop situations that use a lot of visualization to help cater to the preferred learning styles of his/her students.
From practice as a student myself and experience as a teacher, I have found that the methods in which people learn best seem to vary from person to person. I do ascribe to the learning styles as posted at http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/. The majority of learners, however, seem to do best when the learning is interactive. I am, also, a strong proponent for Garder's Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
2. What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?
The primary purpose of learning theory is to discover the best methods on how to have information be absorbed by learners and how instructors can best create experiences using technology to deliver this information. For example, if an instructor discovers the majority of his learners are visual learners, then he/she will try to develop situations that use a lot of visualization to help cater to the preferred learning styles of his/her students.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Learning Theory in Ed Tech
Welcome. This blog will be for my class, Learning Theory in Educational Technology.
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