Sunday, March 20, 2011

Reflection provoking questions

  1. What aspect of the tutorial stood out most for you, and why?
  2. Which tool could be used in your classroom to enhance learning?
  3. Give a brief description of how.How will you remain current with ICT?
  4. Summarise connectivism.
  5. Which are you? Digital native; ICT is a normal part of your life, or immigrant; ICT is something you struggle with. What are the implications for your classroom considering which status (native/immigrant) you are, and the toward Q2 thingo?

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Learning theory

Behavioral learning theory; intrinsic, extrinsic motivation, operant conditioning, skinners box, Pavlov's dogs.
Information processing theory; working memory, short term/ long term.
Social cognitive theory; Vygotsky considered the environment, social and cultural aspects that impacted on the construction of knowledge. ZPD.
Constructivist learning theory; Piaget
Connectivism; learning through collaboration and connectedness through networks.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011