tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844900867645662569.post7878482507114838484..comments2012-02-26T16:35:26.598-08:00Comments on Debbie Morris- Learning Theory and Educational Technology: Module 6 Learning Philosophy Debra Morrisdebbiemorrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08234790469847745253noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844900867645662569.post-67525778249382347432012-02-26T16:35:26.598-08:002012-02-26T16:35:26.598-08:00I agree that student to get more from material whe...I agree that student to get more from material when it is presented in a meaningful way. I believe that with the students of today's classroom technology plays a big part in that meaningful way you are talking about. Technology is second nature to them since that have grown up with it. Therefore I think that when technology is used to present material the students gain more from it. BVBelinda Van Normanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219202926975595285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844900867645662569.post-61624589938919678292012-02-24T07:29:45.827-08:002012-02-24T07:29:45.827-08:00Debbie,
I am always enamored with fellow scholar-...Debbie,<br /><br />I am always enamored with fellow scholar-practitioners such as yourself who embrace a constructivist learning philosophy. At times, I feel there is just no other alternative -- though, obviously there is -- to an experiential learning approach in which there is no limit on creativity and ideas of learners. In my view, this is a haven for the Multiple Intelligences approach -- and even more fertile ground for cognitive and developmental behavior. <br /><br />Kudos to embracing a malleable learning philosophy -- and extra kudos to the theorists behind a commendable approach.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />FredFred Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209233608204481738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844900867645662569.post-55542367816888998842012-02-23T11:53:52.948-08:002012-02-23T11:53:52.948-08:00Hi Debra,
I agree with you that students should h...Hi Debra,<br /><br />I agree with you that students should have the opportunity to learn by doing. These concrete learning experiences are meaningful; students are more likely to retain knowledge when they have these experiences. For example, I am teaching my students the standard "Push and Pull" or "Objects in Motion". <br /><br />Today, we went outside, and we played a game of kick ball after we did our choral reading on the topic. My students were ask probing questions when they kicked the ball. We were able to put what we had learned into action. Furthermore, students could draw from prior knowledge to make those valuable real life connections to the factual knowledge about push and pull.<br />Needless to say, the students had a blast!<br /><br />Your post is awesome; I can really relate to your comments about meaningful learning experiences. Engagement in experiments and activities allow students to make the connections to knowledge that will help them to retain knowledge.<br /><br />Sandra DykesSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033453865344786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844900867645662569.post-21170120866087823672012-02-23T07:33:44.096-08:002012-02-23T07:33:44.096-08:00Hi Alison,
I too am a constructivist proponent. I...Hi Alison,<br />I too am a constructivist proponent. I agree that learning must be active and that it occurs as a series of experiences--guided or independent--upon which the learner reflects to gain deeper understanding. Technology is just one more tool that learners can employ to enable social, collaborative interaction and reflection. The technology is just that--a tool. It is not the knowledge, as Siemens (2006) argued.<br /><br />Reference:<br />Siemens, G. (2006). Knowing knowledge. Copyright 2006 by George Siemens.Martha Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06097774735315635643noreply@blogger.com