1. Technology Theories
1.1. Media Ecology
1.1.1. -is the idea that technology plays a primary role in learning and communication
1.1.2. -a study of media in diverse environments
1.1.3. -the study of how technology affects human perception and understanding
1.1.4. -says that technology does not influence society but controls it
1.2. SCOT
1.2.1. -basis of theory says technology does not shape humans but humans shape technology
1.2.2. -sometimes referred to as technological constructivism
2. TPACK
2.1. -is the interplay between 3 different forms of knowledge (Content, pedagogy, technology)
2.2. -recognizes the new links between the different forms of knowledge (Pedagogical Content knowledge, Technological Content Knowledge, Technological Pedagogical Knowledge, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)
2.3. -ven diagram image shows the relationships between the different forms of knowledge
3. Philosophy of Teachnology
3.1. -summarizes a teachers' beliefs about integrating technology in the classroom
3.2. -teachers ask themselves how they can use technology in their classroom in an appropriate manner
4. Learning Theories
4.1. Constructivism
4.1.1. -an active learning style
4.1.2. -people construct their own realities through past knowledge
4.1.3. -states that learning is active (cannot acquire knowledge)
4.1.4. -learners apply their personal experiences to their environment
4.1.4.1. -learners brought up differently will have different experiences contributing to the diversity of the classroom
4.2. Cognitive Load
4.2.1. -idea that our working memory is limited to how much information it can hold
4.2.1.1. -leaners are encouraged to use their
4.2.1.2. -based on informati
4.3. Connectivism
4.3.1. -theory describes that knowledge is not about the content being learned, but about making connections
4.3.2. -understanding is forming patterns of recognition
4.3.2.1. -connecting activities of subjects will help students to learn