Module 2 Learning Theory

According to the 2 blogs that were posted, there were lots of information in relation to the learning theories.   According to the information from the blog, it states that lower level learning is considered as memorizing, recognizing, or labeling (Kapp, 2007).  This relates to the components of Bloom’s Taxonomy that contains remember, and understanding.   Remember and understanding relate to memorizing, recognizing, and labeling because in the classroom these are components that we do not want for the students to remain at.  We want for them to go beyond these levels and be able to apply the skills learned, analyze the information, evaluate the information, and be able to create an outcome from the information that has been learned.  As an educator, we want to bring students from the lower level learned and move them towards the higher order thinking level. 

Another point that was within this blog that I found interesting the information about learning.   According to Kapp, learning is multi-layered (Kapp, 2007).   I agree with this statement because indeed, learning is an ongoing process.  It does not just stop at one point, but it continues on and on.  Due to that learning is a process, it is continuous and we must continue to build upon our prior knowledge and create new knowledge. 

Kapp, K. (2007). Out and About:  Discussion On Educational Schools of Thought.  Retrieved from                 http://www.uleduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-      discussion-on- educational/.


Blogs that I responded to:

http://corablades1.blogspot.com/2012/06/module-2-cognitivism-as-learning-theory.html?showComment=1341074492058#c3847819414120003841  (Cora Blades)

http://wojoedtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/module-2-cognitivism-learning-theories.html?showComment=1341077814715#c7079381999473372975 (Laura Wojciechowicz)

Module 1 Blog Posting Responses

These are the blog postings that I responded to: 

http://lylesedtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/learning-theories.html?showComment=1339695642867#c5364707962987958458

http://wojoedtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/module-1-role-of-teachers.html?showComment=1339696650035#c7855534100194560093

Module 1 Blog Posting

Module 1

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

I believe that the ways in which people learn best depends on the individual person and specifically on factors related to how that person is able to retain information.  Everyone does not learn in the same way and therefore, it is imperative that we as educators work to develop lessons and activities that captivate each person’s learning style.  Many people can be bodily kinesthetic learners, visual learners, or auditory learners.  Then again, many individuals can be a combination of different types of learners that does not mean that they are just one type of style.   I believe that it is vital that a variety of instruments and tools are used in order to keep students engaged and allow students to expand their learning potential to the fullest.

The purpose of learning theory in educational technology consists of the ability of students learning using technology as a tool.   The learning theory links observed changes in performance with what will bring the changes (Driscoll, 2005).   In order to have learning theory, there must be three main components, results, means, and inputs (Driscoll, 2005).  These three concepts help to develop a learning theory that will promote the expansion of learning.  In educational technology, it is important that many factors of the learning theory are taken into consideration as technological tools will be used in order to expand on the three important factors.

Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of Learning for Instruction (3^rd Edition). Boston:  Pearson Education,     Inc.