2. Objectives  SWBAT interpret learning theories and collaborate to design a brochure using DTP techniques to apply the theory to a learning setting

3. Why do learning theories matter in teaching?

4. Instructional Theories and Educational Technology  Cognitive Load Theory - Sweller  Dual Coding Theory – Paivio  Generative Theory - Wittrock  Cognitive Theory of Multi-Media – Mayer & Clark

5. Cognitive Load TheoryCognitive Load Theory Total Cognitive Load Extraneous Germane Intrinsic

6. Creating schemaCreating schema Total Cognitive Load Create schema to manage the load

7. Dual Coding TheoryDual Coding Theory Hear the word House Understanding of House

8. Generative TheoryGenerative Theory  Learners do best when they generate their own learning by:  Generating their own problems  And then solving them…  Allows neural meaning-making not memorization/regurgitation  How?

9. Generative Activities and Levels of Processing Coding Creating titles Creating labels Organization Outlining Summarizing Diagramming Integration Creating relevant examples Relating to prior knowledge Analogies Synthesis

10. Cognitive Theory of Multi-Media http://arcmit01.uncw.edu/erg1602/Mayer.jpg

11. Collaborative Project Collaborative Project  Working with a partner, create a 2-column DTP Word© document including the following:  Description of your chosen theory and how it applies to learning in your opinion  Information regarding how a lesson could be implemented using the chosen theory, a specific subject, and a technology  Images or clip art to enhance your DTP

12. Sources Information adapted from: [PPT]:Generative Learning Theorywww.southalabama.edu/coe/bset/surry/isd651/review/generative.ppt From http://www.aect.org/edtech/ed1/31/index.html Lever-Duffy, J. & McDonald, J.B. (2011) Teaching and Learning with Technology Clark, R.C., & Mayer, R.E. (2008). E-Learning and the Science of Instruction http://knol.google.com/k/cognitive-load-theory#  Images from:soulofnewmexico.com, rlcint.com 