I agree with you that educational technology shoild be appropriate for the particular stage of thelearning process.and it should arget different learning styles. In addition, technology should be used as a supplement to instruction. No matter how advanced the technology is, nothing takes the place of good teaching.
There are several learning theories. I have read a few and there are nuances among them. This makes me appreciate Skinners Behaviorism theory more. Not the metaphorical “black Box” but his definite stance not to “meddle in mud.” It is a complex ordeal to explain how cognitive learning takes place. The theorists’ explanations are abstract and most times coined differently because they want a definite role of being in the “cognitive hall of fame.” Fundamentally, people learn by experiencing some kind of stimuli. Learning might be new, reinforcing or modifying. The skills might be academic or motor. The psychomotor development for fine arts skill of the human is intriguing. To me this is cognitive and physical skill blending. I see that you’re a believer in ample time for the learner to process and reflect, ask questions, inquire and practice. I agree with you, “Practice does make perfect in order to achieve the desired learned behavior.”
Learning theory associating with learning technology really allows educational technologist to seek the best technology tool to do a better job. The learning level requires appropriate learning technology and tools choice. Importantly, the learning theories all adapt technology for diverse learning needs and stages of development.
I agree with you that educational technology shoild be appropriate for the particular stage of thelearning process.and it should arget different learning styles.
ReplyDeleteIn addition, technology should be used as a supplement to instruction. No matter how advanced the technology is, nothing takes the place of good teaching.
Hi Dwanell,
ReplyDeleteThere are several learning theories. I have read a few and there are nuances among them. This makes me appreciate Skinners Behaviorism theory more. Not the metaphorical “black Box” but his definite stance not to “meddle in mud.” It is a complex ordeal to explain how cognitive learning takes place. The theorists’ explanations are abstract and most times coined differently because they want a definite role of being in the “cognitive hall of fame.” Fundamentally, people learn by experiencing some kind of stimuli. Learning might be new, reinforcing or modifying. The skills might be academic or motor. The psychomotor development for fine arts skill of the human is intriguing. To me this is cognitive and physical skill blending. I see that you’re a believer in ample time for the learner to process and reflect, ask questions, inquire and practice. I agree with you, “Practice does make perfect in order to achieve the desired learned behavior.”
Learning theory associating with learning technology really allows educational technologist to seek the best technology tool to do a better job. The learning level requires appropriate learning technology and tools choice. Importantly, the learning theories all adapt technology for diverse learning needs and stages of development.