Responses

I have responded to the following blogs
http://learningtheoryedtechrwright.blogspot.com/
http://edtechblogwaldenu.blogspot.com/

Module 6 Personal Theory

Learning is a complex multi-faceted process that varies with the individual. This results in a variety of theories methods and tools for instruction. There is no one perfect approach to the creation of learning conditions and opportunities. Instructors need to be open and willing to step out of their comfort zones in effort to reach their learners.

Along with this flexible attitude, instructors need to hold fast to learning objectives and outcomes. Research and theory based instruction creates a foundation and framework necessary for thorough and complete instructional methods. Whether, behaviorist, constructivist, cognivist or any other “ist” theory or approach an instructor applies, it should be founded on research, data, and results to ensure the learner will be the central figure of the instruction.

Responses

I have responded to the following blogs
http://toneyt.blogspot.com/
http://learningtheoryedtechrwright.blogspot.com/

Module 5 New Technologies

When working with some at-risk high school students, I introduced an online credit recovery program. We (both students and I) were excited to try this program as a way to get the necessary credits for school. The results were not what I had hoped for. The program was tedious, boring and ultimately ineffective as the students had difficulties in completing the required units to earn credit.

The students became uninterested and resistant to even logging on to the program. Frustration and boredom were the dominate attitudes of the students. This led to the learners being easily distracted and distracting to each other.

Applying Keller’s ARCS model (2005) I would create my own online assignments through wikis, blogs, course management systems, discussion boards, and chat rooms that are more relevant, positive, and engaging. A premade series of lessons do not necessarily consider the student as an individual and the assignments can be limiting, lacking in attention requisition, and undermine confidence which contradicts the ARCS model.

To the right is a table (Driscoll, M. 2005. P.339) that presents an overview of Keller’s ARCS model that is designed for the utmost of student motivation.

Responses to Blogs

I have responded to the following blogs.
http://toneyt.blogspot.com/
http://edtechblogwaldenu.blogspot.com/

Module 4 Connectivism

The network I use has changed my learning as it is more instantaneous. I can access resources, research and other information much faster and easier using this network. Through tools such as e-mail, cell phones, and the Internet, I can access more data when questions arise and I can create knowledge after processing this information.

The ease of information access has allowed me to delve deeper into questions and problems as I can freely explore the digital world and experience multiple perspectives and views on the issues I research. I can obtain more complete information by exploring multiple site and research data bases.

I have visited and posted to the following blog sites:
http://toneyt.blogspot.com

http://edutechtalk.blogspot.com