Module 4 Blog

The multiple networks are used daily. I am always on one them for personal, professional, teaching and learning purposes. Each network keeps me in contact with things I need to know. The knowledge that is provided for me through each network keeps me abreast of things going on and able to teach and learn from others. My network help me to be a continuous learner who wants to know about changes all the time. They have help me to interdependent on others for help and knowledge. The tools that best facilitate learning are the tools that you can provide feedback and express yourself on. In this network connection, it allows me to find the answer to things that I am curious about and need to know about. I have a diverse learning community in this network that I can learn, teach, and play with.

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EDUC 7105: Module 3

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?
I believe that humans have the basic instinct to interact and work as a group. Is in a good way or bad way, that is the problem. My students work in groups several times a week. They choose their groups, I choose their groups, or groups are based on their learning level. This allow students to learn and teach new peers all the time. The students initiate how they are going to work together effectively. People know how to interact and work together as a group with the assistance of instructor or leader effectively.

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

Technology can be used in collaboration. My students work together on computer games, assignments, and projects. My students collaborate on http://www.voki.com/ to create a commercial to persuade other peers to buy their product or service on their Economic Project. Technology allows students to expand their knowledge on subjects learned. Students that use technology at home brings their knowledge to share with their peers when playing games and creating activities. Using blogs, discussion boards, and wikis are useful for students to share ideas and discuss at any time. Online collaboration allows peers to teach and learn from one another.

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://www.drexel.edu/irt/News/events/eLearningConf/events/~/media/Files/irt/events/elearning/2011/EffectiveUseOfCollabo
http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/tojde32/pdf/notes_for_editor_1.pdf

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http://learningtechtalk.blogspot.com/

EDUC 7105: Module 2

Cognitivism as a Learning Theory

http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html
http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/

Based on the two blog post, the subject is the different -isms and the importance they have on education and learning. Using all the -isms are useful for the educational purpose. Educators must be familiar with each -isms to use for the diverse learners in the classroom. According to the post and responses, everyone agree that the -isms are a part of a person thinking process and storing and retrieving memory and knowledge. Sticking to one -isms is not useful for learning because people are either visual, hands-on, auditory, and analytical. I believe that all the -isms are interesting and applying them to educational environments make it effective for all learners to have the opportunity to learn in their best interest.

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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Module 6 Responses

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I enjoyed your video. I like the interviews from the students and teachers who promotes the motivation of learners.
Aisha Chadwick

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I enjoyed your video. It was well put together and informative.
Aisha Chadwick

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Module 5 Blog

My phliosophy of distance education use static to dynamic technologies to dynamic to static technologies. I would use static technologies for introducing topics and skills in the class. Static technologies are used for instructional tools and resources. I would use dynamic technologies for learning group activities and discussions. Dynamic technologies are used for assignments, assessments, and projects.

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