1. Learning Theories
1.1. Connectivism
1.1.1. Making connections between "nodes" of information
1.1.2. Knowledge exists in the world
1.1.2.1. Knowledge not found in someones mind
1.1.2.2. Knoweldge is something learner must find
1.1.3. Teacher promotes "Active" Learning
1.1.3.1. Lighting the lamp - Instead of just filling students head with information (filling a jar with oil) educators make them reflect, question, and think (lighting the lamp)
1.2. Cognitive Load
1.2.1. Based upon working memory and long-term memory
1.2.2. Working Memory
1.2.2.1. Where information is processed
1.2.2.2. Too much information can impair working memory and effect learning
1.2.3. Long-Term Memory
1.2.3.1. Storage of our long-term knowledge
1.2.3.2. Tasks that seem "second nature"
1.2.4. As educators, we need to be aware of how much information we give our students
1.3. Constructivism
1.3.1. Instructor aids student in finding knowledge
1.3.2. Students use own experiences to help learning
1.3.3. Learning is active
1.3.4. Learning is centered around Student rather than Instructor
2. Technological Theories
2.1. Media Ecology
2.1.1. Media as an enviroment
2.1.2. Technology shapes humans and our opinions of others and the world
2.1.3. No simple definition
2.1.4. technology has a very strong influence on our society
2.2. Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)
2.2.1. Human action shapes further development of technology
2.2.2. Can analyze effective use of technology
2.2.3. Effective technology is socially determined
2.2.3.1. No matter how good certain technology is, successes and failures are determined by humans
2.2.3.2. iPhone vs. Samsung for example: Samsung's new phones have much more options and power than the new iPhone but socially iPhones are more well-known and considered superior.