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Learning Theories and Instruction: Reflection
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Learning Theories and Instruction. This blog has been designed for the current class I'm taking at Walden University. Please feel free to leave comments on my posts. Sunday, February 27, 2011. Learning about how people learn was very intriguing to me. When I was looking back at the class resources from each week I reflected on two thing, learning styles and motivation. Gilbert and Swanier, 2008). When teachers research learning styles it provides “. Gilbert and Swanier, 2008). Probably one of the most st...
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Learning Theories and Instruction: Information Processing and Problem Solving Methods
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Learning Theories and Instruction. This blog has been designed for the current class I'm taking at Walden University. Please feel free to leave comments on my posts. Sunday, January 16, 2011. Information Processing and Problem Solving Methods. Ormrod, Schunk, and Gredler 2009). The cortex is responsible for many things including, language, attention, problem solving, learning strategies, temperature, pain, visual information, auditory and speech information (. Ormrod, Schunk, and Gredler 2009. If the inf...
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Learning Theories and Instruction: Connectivism
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Learning Theories and Instruction. This blog has been designed for the current class I'm taking at Walden University. Please feel free to leave comments on my posts. Sunday, February 6, 2011. Connectivism is a theoretical framework for understanding learning. In connectivism, the starting point for learning occurs when knowledge is actuated through the process of a learner connecting to and feeding information into a learning community. Kop and Hill, 2008). There is no such thing as generic ‘adult ...
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Distance Learning: October 2011
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Thursday, October 20, 2011. Connecting Experiences to Content. Connecting Experiences to Cont. To prepare for this assignment, read the article provided below and then reflect on the following questions:. Article: Online Learning: Interaction is Not Enough. If in every class we face situation which we can connect to our life experiences, how do you think discussions may be focused on the content being facilitated rather than on the life experiences of all the learners? You are able to download it if you ...
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Distance Learning: January 2011
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Saturday, January 15, 2011. The way we learn, the way we process information and how we solve problems are all linked to the way our brain is structured. Becoming aware of brain research is but one of the steps towards a better understanding on how we function as human beings. The first source I found in which the author is making a direct connection between brain research and how to apply the findings in education is Eric P. Jensen. With an article A Fresh Look at Brain-Based Education. I am in no posit...
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Distance Learning: June 2011
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Sunday, June 26, 2011. When I was in high school, my mother brought home a computer. My sister sat in front of it almost every day after school, doing what I then thought “who knows what! 8221; I remember saying: “I rather be in front of people, than in front of a machine”. I have considered myself a “people person” and find great value in listening to, talking to and sharing with people. Geographical distance is not an issue anymore to communicate, or to learn. Online Education for Children. Http:/ dist...
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Distance Learning: July 2011
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Friday, July 29, 2011. The impact technology has on online learning is remarkable. In a video presentation from Salman Kahn. He could not have said it better when he stated that with the use of videos for learning, we can humanize technology. Using technologies for online learning, does not replace human interaction; instead it has the potential to increase it without having limitations such as differences in levels of knowledge or geographical location. Boettcher, J. V., and Conrad, R. (2010...Referring...
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Distance Learning: May 2011
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Saturday, May 21, 2011. Case Scenario for Using Technology in the Classroom. Given Case Scenario: High School Teacher in the west coast who wants to expose students to exhibitions of New York City museums. The problem presented is that of needing practical and realistic access to New York City museums to a high school class of 11. Graders from the west coast of the United States. The teacher is eager to find out ways in which to give his students access to art pieces from New York City museums using tech...
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Distance Learning: Connecting Experiences to Content
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Thursday, October 20, 2011. Connecting Experiences to Content. Connecting Experiences to Cont. To prepare for this assignment, read the article provided below and then reflect on the following questions:. Article: Online Learning: Interaction is Not Enough. If in every class we face situation which we can connect to our life experiences, how do you think discussions may be focused on the content being facilitated rather than on the life experiences of all the learners? You are able to download it if you ...
