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Learning Theories & Technology Integration

The document discusses learning theories and how they relate to technology integration in education. It covers directed instruction theories including behaviorism and information processing, which focus on teaching skills sequentially. It also discusses constructivist theories from thinkers like Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bruner, which emphasize learning through problem-solving and social interaction. The document examines how different technologies can be integrated to support goals from both directed instruction and constructivist approaches, such as reinforcing skills or fostering collaboration.

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Learning Theories & Technology Integration

The document discusses learning theories and how they relate to technology integration in education. It covers directed instruction theories including behaviorism and information processing, which focus on teaching skills sequentially. It also discusses constructivist theories from thinkers like Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bruner, which emphasize learning through problem-solving and social interaction. The document examines how different technologies can be integrated to support goals from both directed instruction and constructivist approaches, such as reinforcing skills or fostering collaboration.

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Learning Theories & Technology

Integration

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A “Process”
Educational Technology is a combination of
the processes and tools involved in
addressing educational needs and
problems, with an emphasis on applying
the most current tools: Computers and
their related technologies.

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Directed Instruction
Directed
– Behaviorism
– Information Processing

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Behaviorism
Skinner - Behaviors and
Consequences
– Stimulus – Response
– Reinforcement/Punishment
Outcome oriented
Believed strongly in
“learning machines”
(computers) that could
monitor behavior and
deliver reinforcements

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Contribution of Behaviorism
Classroom management
– Behavior Modification
Programmed instruction
– Drill & Practice with reinforcement

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Information Processing
Memory & Storage
Sensory>STM>LTM
Biological basis of learning
Dual Processing
Practice, practice, practice
– Distributed rather than massed
– Elaborative rather than rote

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Directed Models
Focus on teaching sequences of skills
from lowest – highest
Clear objectives and matching tests
Individual more than group work
Lectures, Skill worksheets, activities and
texts with specific expected responses
Based on Skinnerian model

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Theory into the Classroom

Directed Instructional Strategies


work well when...
Students are motivated to learn
Instruction well designed and routine
Special needs children

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Problems with Directed Instruction
Can students problem solve?
Can students apply skills?
What’s this got to do with my life?
– Isolation
– Not authentic
Can students cooperate with others?
– Cultural differences

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Constructivist Theorists
John Dewey 1859-1952
Political liberal - Philosopher
Curriculum should arise from
student’s interests
Curriculum should be integrated
Education is growth not an end in
itself
Education occurs though it’s
connection to real life
Learning should be hands-on

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Jean Piaget
(1896-1980)
4 stages of cognitive
development
Learning by
assimilation or
accommodation
Teaching with
concrete examples

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Lev Vygotsky
(1896-1934)
Cognitive development is directly
linked to social development
– Individual differences
– Personal creativity
– Influence of culture
– Language use

Zone of proximal development –


Scaffolding by adults

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Jerome Bruner
Still alive!
Children’s stages of cognitive
development
Benchmarks of cognitive
development
Discovery Learning

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Constructivist Models
Focus on learning through posing
problems, possible answers, developing
products and presentations
Abilities to problem solve
Research Skills & Exploration
Stress group work over Individual work
Alternative, authentic assessments e.g.
portfolios
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Theory into the Classroom:
Constructivism
Solve real life problems
Student’s construct knowledge themselves
NOT simply by receiving it from
knowledgeable teachers
Theorists vary on their opinions of how
much structure student projects should
have.

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Problems with Constructivism
It is difficult for teachers to certify
individuals skill learning
Prerequisite skills may be lacking
Students may not choose the most
effective instruction
Not all topics suit constructivist methods
Skills may not transfer to practical
situations
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How Constructivism Impacts
Curriculum
Elimination of a standardized curriculum

Use curricula customized to the students'


prior knowledge

Emphasizes hands-on problem solving.

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How Constructivism Impacts
Assessment
Elimination of grades and standardized
testing
Assessment part of the learning process
Students play a large role in judging their
own progress

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Technology Integration
“Integrating educational technology is the
process of determining which electronic
tools and which methods for implementing
them are appropriate for given classroom
situation and problems.”

M.D.Roblyer 2002

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Technology Integration –
Directed Models
To remedy identified weaknesses

To promote fluency or automaticity of


prerequisite skills

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Technology Integration -
Constructivist
To foster creativity
To increase transfer of knowledge to
problem solving
To foster group cooperation
To allow for multiple intelligences e.g.
Gardner

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Technology Integration – all
theories
Generates motivation to learn
Optimize scarce personnel and material
resources
To make it easier for students to create
and adjust assignments
To develop information literacy and visual
literacy

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