1. Theoretical Foundations
Teaching and Learning with Technology
Teaching and Learning with Technology
Teaching and Learning with Technology
Chapter 1
Theoretical Foundations
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2. Educational Technology
Educational technology is any technology that is used to support teaching and learning
ISTE’s NETS-T and NETS-S standards articulate what teachers and students should know
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3. Educational Technology and Instruction
Technology are the tools to help create an effective instructional event
Instructional events = all teaching methods and learning experiences
Learning environment = physical and non-physical aspects where instruction takes place
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4. About Learning Variety of theories explain how we learn
Each theory offers a different perspective or view as to how learning occurs
Some theories may be contradictory
Teachers must decide on theory for themselves
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5. Learning Theories Foundation Building Blocks for Using Technology in
Teaching and
Learning
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6. Learning Theories Learning as Communication
Knowledge is transferred from sender to receiver
Receiver returns feedback to sender
Sender receives feedback
Variables may alter intended meaning.
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7. Learning as Communication
Learning Theories
Learning as Communication
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8. Learning Theories Factors Affection Communication
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9. Learning Theories Environmental Factors
Any factor that may cause a learner to lose focus
Can block communications
Lighting, movement, temperature may interfere with communications
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10. Learning Theories Psychological Factors
Individual differences that define and impact communicated information
Emotional state may interfere with message reception
Learning styles may interfere with transmission
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11. Learning Theories Personal Filters
Individual’s values, heritage, and belief system
May include attitudes, cultural differences, and opinions
Filters are present in both sender and receiver
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12. Learning Theories Behaviorist’s Perspective
All behavior is a response to external stimuli
Students learn in response to rewards and punishments
Learning is a passive response to the environment
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13. Learning Theories Cognitivist’s Perspective
Focus is on learning as a mental operation
Information enters through senses Learning is explained by how one thinks
Believe learning is more complex than behaviorist responses
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14. Learning Theories Constructivist’s Perspective
Knowledge is constructed as a result of the learning process
Learning occurs when knowledge is assimilated or accommodated (Piaget)
Knowledge may be constructed best in a social context
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15. Learning Theories Cognitive Styles
Manner in which one thinks and interprets the environment
Myers-Briggs helps determine cognitive preferences
Understanding cognitive styles helps teachers create supportive environments
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16. Learning Theories
Myers-Briggs
Cognitive Types
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17. Learning Theories Learning Styles
Conditions under which one learns best
Relates to individual sensory dominance
Auditory learners learn best by listening
Visual learners learn best by seeing
Kinesthetic/Tactile learners learn best by doing and touching
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18. The Learner Intelligence Inherent capabilities to learn and understand
Standford-Binet tests emphasize logical/mathematical and verbal capabilities
Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences emphasizes multiple capabilities
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19. The Learner Multiple Intelligences Verbal-Linguistic
Mathematical-Logical
Visual-Spatial
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic
Existential
Musical
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20. The Learner
Multiple Intelligences
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21. Teaching and Learning
Teaching = a systematic, planned sequence of events
A process that communicates ideas/skills
Takes into account individual and environmental factors
Aware of learning theories & learner characteristics
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22. Teaching and Learning
Technology: a component of the teaching/learning process
Educational technology includes resources that facilitate teaching/learning
This view of technology has evolved
It’s consistent with evolution of
learning theories
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23. Teaching and Learning Teaching and learning work together
Holistic planning is the key to effective learning
Educational technologies selected after planning completed to enhance instruction
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24. Educational Technology
An Historical Overview
Began in the early 1900s with movies
Slides, radio, sound recordings were added in the 1920s-1930s
Television drove audio-visuals in the 1950s
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25. Educational Technology
An Historical Overview
1960s: A-V expanded to a broader systems view
1970s: educational technology redefined and expanded further to include all technologies
1980s: educational technology entered the Digital Age
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26. Educational Technology
Today
Holistic view
All media and systems that support teaching/learning
Teachers must decide how to best utilize technology
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