EDUC 7105: Module 1

What are your beliefs about how people learn best?

People learn best according to what they are interested in or important to them. People learn best on how they can use it in their daily life. People learn through auditory, visual, or hands on. It is important that their is a variety of ways of learning for people. It is best to show each method for people to learn best. People learn their way in order to remember, use, and reteach to those who learn the same way. Differentiated Instruction is very useful in reaching everyone learning style. Everyone learn different and they should be taught different.

What is the purpose of learning theory in educational technology?

Learning theory in educational technology assist in teaching and learning methods in the classroom. Knowing the different theories, teachers are able to practice each one for instructional purposes. Knowing what theory is best for student learning helps in teaching in small groups and whole groups. In educational technology, there are many different type of games, software, and assessments that is based on the different theories that help with teaching and learning.

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