1. Theories of Learning
1.1. Connectivism
1.1.1. Learning Theory for the Digital Age.
1.1.2. Learning can transpire in Non-Human devices, networks, etc in many different ways
1.1.3. Don't reinvent the wheel. Build on previous knowledge and existing networks.
1.1.4. Know where and how to find information.
1.1.5. Currency and decision making.
1.1.6. Education will be more student centred involving the use of technology.
1.1.7. PLN. Make connections!
1.2. Constructivism
1.2.1. Previous knowledge and experiences provide the basic framework where new knowledge can be built and expanded on.
1.2.2. Learning is active and authentic. Collaboration is also utilized.
1.2.3. Reception is key!
1.2.4. Learners are responsible for their own learning.
1.2.5. Students learn how to learn via self-assessment.
1.3. Cognitive Load
1.3.1. Working memory has limited capacity and learning requires maximum use of this.
1.3.2. 7 + or - 2 small items of information like phone number digits for short period of time.
1.3.3. Long term memory- must create connections between existing information and data held in working memory to create schema.
1.3.4. Long term memory is vast and complex data.
1.3.5. For instruction repetition, information chunking and information landscapes (flow) are vital.
1.4. Behaviourism
1.4.1. Memory focussed on associations.
1.4.2. Observable behaviour.
1.4.3. Direct instruction.
1.4.4. Teacher models what is expected through explanation and demonstration.
1.4.5. Punishment and rewards.
1.4.6. Environment determines behaviour.
2. Theories of Technology
2.1. Media Ecology
2.1.1. Study of media environments.
2.1.2. Technology and techniques play an important role in human affairs.
2.1.3. Pre-paradigmatic science.
2.1.4. Teachers would utilize technology and the environment to show connections with human feelings, thoughts, behaviour, etc.
2.2. SCOT (Social Construction of Technology)
2.2.1. Human action shapes technology.
2.2.2. Methodology.
2.2.3. Technological constructivism.
2.2.4. For students to understand technology they must first be taught how technology is embedded in its social context