Reflection

"Nothing can happen through you until it happens to you"  John C. Maxwell

Reflecting on these questions, for your final Blog Post this quarter, write a 2-paragraph statement on your philosophy of learning. What do you believe is critical and non-negotiable in teaching and learning? Support your ideas using the learning and instructional theories you embrace as a part of your personal theory of learning

What do you believe is critical in teaching and learning?  Exploring instructional technology has been journey.   I have voyaged to a new landscape about teaching and learning.  I believe that learning has a permanent influence on behavior, knowledge, and thinking skills which comes through experience.  Prior knowledge is a reflection of our experience.  Through experience, the schema theories provide information that already exists in our mind which is information (Peggy A. Ertmer & Timothy J.Newby, 1993). The information that I embraced the most was the mind-mapping.   It was like telling a story about my digital life.      

Non-negotiable in teaching and learning is the IQ (intelligence quotient).  First, I did embrace this form of measurement.  I discovered that it is a form of stereotypes and negative expectations about a student’s ability.  As a teacher, I do my best to acknowledge student’s creative and practical skills.  I will continue to use the Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory.  It is an important observation to guide and to take into account the differences in students’ multiple intelligences.  This allows me to personalize instruction and assessment, which it also allows me to appropriate instructional strategies in computer applications.

 

Works Cited

Peggy A. Ertmer & Timothy J.Newby. (1993). Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism: Comparing Critical Features from an Instructional Design Perspective. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 50-72.

 

 

New Technology-Module 5

Experience is not what happens to a man.  It is what a man does with what happens to him.

~Aldous Huxley

 

Technology performance can be fearful experience for some teachers and students. I have entered many workshops with teachers who spread the gossip about their relationships with computers. You would think that it is illegal to date your computer or to spread bad language such as “I hate computers” or “I can’t do this”.    Then, there are students who live and eat with their cell phones.  Believe or not they do struggle with learning new technology in the classroom.  According to Bandura, self-efficacy is defined as beliefs about themselves that is related to the difficulty and the outcome (Driscoll, 2005).   

ARCS Model:

A1:  Perceptual arousal:  Teach specific strategies such as summarizing to improve their ability to focus on their tasks. (R1: Relevance; C1: Confidence)  When introducing a new technology, the best strategy to use is an overview.  Overview allows the students to see how the technology tool works such as introducing new terms and illustrating each component.    Goal setting can enhance students’ self-efficacy and skill development (R: 1, R: 2) (Keller, 2006).    Also, positive support plays an important role    “You can do this.”  Peer groups provide support to have each group to work on some part of the task and allow the students to collaborate about their new found technology.  Finally, the students give feedback on how their learning strategies relate to their performance by completing a small project such as a Mindmapping (www.thinkbuzan.com) workshop(S: 2- Extrinsic rewards) (Keller, 2006).  When you use active thinking by using Web 2.0 tools (Prezi, Blog,Wiki,or Voicethread), the authentic tasks builds the students’ motivation and increase students’ interest. 

Works Cited

Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of Learning For Instruction. New York: Pearson.

Keller, J. (2006). ARCSModel.Com. Retrieved May 7, 2013, from Motivitational Design: http://www.arcsmodel.com/Mot%20dsgn%20A%20model.htm

 

 

 

 

Connectivism Mindmap

"Everyone Communicates Few Connect"  John C.  Maxwell

“Everyone Communicates Few Connect” John C. Maxwell (Maxwell, 2010)

How has your network changed the way you learn?  Network has allowed me move beyond my learning disability because technology makes it possible for everyone to learn.  As computer instructor, I am able to help my students learn any software applications.  You must keep in mind that everyone learns differently and through knowledge you form a web that builds your prior knowledge.  Then, you are able to move from high school to graduate school.  Without the function of this network, many chapters in my life would not have been written.  Siemens stated "knowledge removes shackles and provides this great power within" (Siemens, 2006).  Knowledge form a web to increase power and to maximum the outcome.

Which digital tools best facilitate learning for you?  My iPhone is the tool that keeps me on alert. Long lines at Wal-Mart use to be boring but now it's an opportunity for me to learn and read my blogs or email.   Recently, I retired my leather bond Bible to exchange for my online Bible.  I can collaborate and share my knowledge with others.  Knowledge is" ongoing" stated Siemens (Siemens, 2006).  It's like two irons sharpen each other.

How do you learn new knowledge when you have question?  Google, webinars and the MindMeister, these tools allows me to organize my information.  Web 2.0 allows me work independently anywhere and the answer to my prayer or to question arrives on time. This is what I call my Aha moments.  I use my iPad to handle the problem effectively by writing down my answer immediately to any questions.  MindMeister is my favorite because it has provided me with a one on one meeting with me.  I believe it has to be a desire to learn or to move forward.  By building a mind query, it creates this connection to find tune my mind to new information because "connecting is a vital desire to achieve success" (Maxwell, 2010).

Works Cited

Quote: Maxwell, J. C. (2010). Everyone Communicates Few Connect What the most effective people do differently. Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Siemens, G. (2006). Knowing Knowledge. Kentucy: A Creative Commons.

                                                                

 

 

 

                                                                

 

Module 3 Collabortation

A quote from Erik Erikson "In the end, the power behind development is life." 

Do you believe that humans have a basic instinct to “interact and work as a group,” as Rheingold proposed in his discussion of the evolution of Wikipedia as a collectively developed encyclopedia?

Perhaps Erikson was looking through windows of opportunity because the Bronfenbreener's Theory knows the importance of social contexts in which students develop and the people who are in their social group influence their lives (Urie Bronfenbrenner and Child Development , 2008). This is called collectivism. Collectivism is defined as a set of beliefs and values that support a group. This week assignment is about development and working as a group because humans have always lived in groups, whether large or small (Rheingold, 2008).  Wikipedia does need many volunteers to create the world encyclopedia.  I believe it is more resourceful than my old encyclopedia sold by the door salesman from nowhere. 

•How can technology facilitate collaboration among learners based on constructivist principles?  

 Certainly, Howard awaken video shares the communication reflection which started engine from beginning of time through technology.   Student-centered instructions increase expectations and goals that deliver discovery learning, inquiry learning and cooperative learning.  It allows the students to explore for answers and explanations.

•Find a current research study that has been conducted in the last 5 years that supports collaboration as an effective tool for learning. Include the link and reference for this study in your blog.

http://propersync.com/default.aspx    this web tool will allow sharing of appointments and calendars among the faulty. 

Works Cited

Urie Bronfenbrenner and Child Development . (2008, January 17). Retrieved April 6, 2013

Rheingold, H. (2008, Feburary). Howard Rheingold: The new power of collaboration. Retrieved April 6, 2013

 

 

Cognitvistism as a Learning Theory_Module 2

Karr Kapp blog’s demonstrated that all isms are not created equally.  In fact, ism is just like a processor or an ingredient that add more flavor to the cake.  Kapp’s views isms like manna (bread from heaven).  The manna was 100% editable but it was useful. It maintained a nutritional value to keep the body strong and resistance from disease to help Israelites to survive their drought.   

The approach to learning “ is not one thing “ explained Kapp (Kapp, 2007).  It is an influence on behavior, knowledge and thinking skills which comes from experience.  Experience builds bridges that connect the learner to the world of advancement in our society which keeps the learner strong and employable.  The learning theory has added one more ism.  It is called connectivism.  Connectivism creator is George Siemens. He wrote the book “Knowing Knowledge”.  Stephen Downes and Bill Kerr are operating this knock out event on isms.  The rivalry is on between two scholars about cognitivism and behaviorism.  However, the scope of learning is broader than any bridge and all the isms need to be on CNN, Fox News or join a tea’ism party to celebrate learning.

In summary, the isms are busy moving to one learning phrase to another and the beats goes on (Kerr, 2007).  They both hold truth to learning that is to help children learn.  Teaching adults have the same approach but a different environmental setting to establish goals and outcomes.

 

Works Cited

Kapp, K. (2007, Jan 2). Out and About: Discussion on Educational School of Thought. Retrieved from Kapp Notes: http://www.uleduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/

Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). ism as a filter;not bliner. Retrieved from Bill Kerr Blog: http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html

 

 

Learning Theory and Education Technology

Learning is an opportunity to move from one place in time to another.  A place called light of information that  reveals information to boren one's perspective.  However, no two people learn the same.  Ghandi stated "Live as if you were to die tomorrow and learn as if you were to live forever."

What are your beliefs about how people learn best?  One of major believes is that all students can learn and service as an opportunity to produce knowledge and to empower the mind to move to higher order thinking.  People learn best when they are engaged, and are comfortable with teachers and other students.  

What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?    Webster defines purpose as a desire goal and an intention (Webster, 1997).  There are many educational theorists who started their journey with many questions which lead to observations.  Observations are important because it will always follow an opportunity to research and test the hypothesis (Driscoll, 2005).   Education technology involves making decision about what hardware, software, apps, and networking needed to develop the intent to think critically to achieve the desire goal.

 The frame work of learning theory requires three basic components which are the critical elements of learning theory: They are results, means, and input.  These components are the bridge that moves the learner through a process toward an independent learner.

 Network Administrator allows students to make connection and to share their views and understanding the views of other (Siemens, 2008).  The student uses network tools such blogs, concept maps, Microsoft applications to meet the objectives of the assignments.  However, I believe the best metaphor for any digital classroom is constructivist.  The students are learning by “doing.”  Learning by doing is so important for today’s students because they are surrounded by information at their fingertip. Students need to learn today is how to sift through, evaluate and apply information.  Then, learning becomes an effective tool to help students feel a sense of ownership of the course.  My class uses project base learning such as designing a database by using Access to build a phone directory. 

Works Cited

Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of Learning For Instruction. New York: Pearson.

Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). Learning and Knowing in Networks: Changing roles for educators and designer. Retrieved from ITFORUM: http://itforum.coe.uga.edu/Paper105/Siemens.pdf