1. Constructivism
1.1. the mind as a network
1.2. you can't learn without doing
1.2.1. kinesthetic learners welcome!
1.3. learning from experience
1.3.1. authentic learning tasks
1.3.1.1. make it relevant to student's lives
1.4. discovery learning
1.4.1. teacher as a facilitator
1.4.1.1. teaching students to find their own answers
2. Connectivism
2.1. learning theory for the digital age
2.2. George Siemens - Learning is:
2.2.1. being connected with others
2.2.2. network of people you can reach out to
2.2.3. accessibility to information
2.2.3.1. teaching students how to use technology and resources independently
2.2.4. connections formed by actions and experiences
3. Cognitive Load
3.1. Overload
3.1.1. too much stimulus to process
3.1.1.1. trying to study at a rock concert... see how that wouldn't work?
3.2. Underload
3.2.1. not enough stimulus to maintain cognitive stimulation
3.2.1.1. It sometimes helps to let students listen to music while studying.
3.3. 3 types of cognitive loads:
3.3.1. extraneous
3.3.1.1. imposed by the manner of how info is presented
3.3.2. intrinsic
3.3.2.1. imposed by the learning task
3.3.3. germane
3.3.3.1. needed for processing information
4. SCOT
4.1. Social Construction of Technology
4.2. People influence technology
4.2.1. technology is only popular because people use it
4.2.1.1. growing use of technology in education will spawn more available educational technology
5. Media Ecology
5.1. Technology influences people
5.2. Media and technology as environments
5.2.1. teaching students how to be a responsible "cyber citizen"
6. TPCK
6.1. Technology
6.1.1. technology as more than just a tool
6.1.1.1. am I using it well? how to use it better?
6.2. Pedagogy
6.2.1. the art/science of teaching
6.2.1.1. how do I want to teach? what works for my students?
6.3. Content
6.3.1. knowing what to teach
6.3.1.1. are my students learning all they need?
7. Philosophy of Teachnology
7.1. beliefs about your teaching practices with technology
7.1.1. how does the use of technology help define my personal teaching philosophy?