Theories

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Theories by Mind Map: Theories

1. Technology Theories

1.1. Social construction of technology (SCOT)

1.1.1. interperative flexibility: technology artifacts may mean something different to another group.

1.1.2. humans shape technology

1.1.3. it's also a methodology

1.1.4. those seeking approval for technology should look to society

1.1.5. draws on work from constructivists

1.2. Media Ecology

1.2.1. this is the study of media as environments

1.2.2. technology has very strong influences on society

1.2.2.1. New node

1.2.3. tries to find out what roles media force us to play,

1.2.4. study of complex communication systems as environments

2. Learning Theories

2.1. Behaviourism

2.1.1. focuses on observable behaviour

2.1.2. learning is passive

2.1.3. practice until mastery i.e drill activities

2.1.4. a way it's implied in education is through activities such as spelling bee's or handing out candy for good behaviour.

2.1.5. direct/teacher centered instruction

2.2. Connectivism

2.2.1. making connections is crucial

2.2.2. knowledge exists through connections and experiences

2.2.3. learning and knowledge rests in diversity opinions

2.2.4. technology is shaping the way we think and learn

2.2.4.1. having students create a twitter account or blog where everyone can follow each other, comment and share ideas is one way connectivism can be implicated in education

2.3. Constructivist

2.3.1. learners create their own knowledge

2.3.2. students use their previous knowledge to help them gather answers and form a conclusion

2.3.3. learning is active and students confront their understanding

2.3.4. asking students to create a variation of a popular game allows them to draw on their previous knowledge about the game to come up with something a bit different and is also a student centered activity that can be implicated in the classroom

2.3.5. learners work collaboratively and are responsible for their own metacognitive abilities

3. Philosophy of Teachnology

3.1. how and where do teachers think technology fits into their classroom

3.2. allows for a current,challenging, and interesting classroom

3.3. based on the teacher's personal beliefs about technology

4. TPACK

4.1. as teachers become more experienced, they can build upon TPACK

4.2. interplay of three forms of knowledge: content,pedagogy, and technology

4.2.1. pedagogy is how to teach. One may be great at a certain subject but it does not mean they'll know how to teach it

4.2.2. content are the subjects such as language arts, math etc.

4.2.3. technology includes the ability to use computers, software etc.

4.3. identifies the knowledge teachers need to teach effectively