Learning Theory Module 1

Module 1 Blog Topic: Petti Arthur

1_What beliefs do you have about how people learn best? Define the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?

I believe that technology is an effective learning strategy in education, because it provides accessibility to help students locate information. Students use similar learning styles, such as textbooks, but they are able to access answers much faster with technology. Many corporations and institutions have been using this system for years, and students are now exposed to this system of learning. Using technology along with cognitive principles is an excellent strategy for students understand objectives and skills. Students can focus more on obtaining skills, because they do not have to use paper and pencil as much, although these are available learning tools. According to Briggs (1992) and Gagne (1992) cited in Saettler (2004) “instructional models replaced the behaviorist models. Even though they did not destroy them instead the essential parts of the models were upgraded with assessments analysis” (p. 344). According to Reigeluth (1995 stated in Saettler (2004) “An instructional design must include three things; (1) one or more instructional models; (2) a set of conditions under which model should be used, and (3) the oucomes (desired or actual) under each model under each set of conditions" (p.344). Saettler 2004) implied that Thorndike (2008) concepts were viewed as a prototype to the scientific methods (p. 344). Thorndike questioned if current learners are using different styles of learning from earlier learners, or maybe students are learning in different ways? Thorndike replied that students were “facilitating learning” due the availability of technology.

References:

Laureate Education, Inc. Video Presentation of Thorndike, D. (2008). The Impact of Technology on Learning. Retrieved From: http://laureate.ecollege.com/.

Saettler, P. (2004). The Evolution Of American Educational Technology. Information Age Publishing,

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