Chapter 1: Media, Technology & Learning Julie Henry ETEC 562

The Roles of Media in Learning Methods Technology

Learning Behaviorist Perspective: theory of learning that only focuses on observable behaviors B. F. Skinner Voluntary Behavior Pavlov Reflexive Behavior

Cognitivist Perspective New Information Short-term Memory Not-rehearsed Rehearsed Memory Fades Long-term memory

Learning Cognivitist Perspective, cont. Schemata – mental structures by which individuals organize thoughts Assimilation – integration of new info into existing schemata Accommodation – modification of existing or creating new schemata

Learning Constructivist Perspective Learners create their own interpretation of the world of information by reflecting on their own experiences

Learning Social-Psychological Perspective Effects of the social organization of the the classroom on students’ learning.

Learning Approaches to Instruction Active Participation Practice Individual Differences Feedback Realistic Contexts Social Interaction

Learning Philosophical Perspective Opponents: technology dehumanizes students and treats them as machines Advocates: when used appropriately technology individualizes and humanizes the process

The Roles of Media in Learning Methods Technology

Media A medium (plural, media) carries information between a source and a receiver.

Media Concrete-Abstract Continuum Instructional media that uses concrete concepts to facilitate learning of abstract concepts.

Dale’s Cone of Experiences Verbal Symbols Symbolic Visual Symbols Recording, Radio, Still Pictures Motion Pictures Iconic Television Exhibits Field Trips Enactive Demonstrations Dramatized Experiences Contrived Experiences Direct, Purposeful Experiences Dale’s Cone of Experiences

The Roles of Media in Learning Methods Technology

The Roles of Media in Learning Instructor-directed Instruction Instructor-independent Instruction Media Portfolios Thematic Instruction Distance Education Education for Exceptional Students

The Roles of Media in Learning Methods Technology

Methods Presentation Demonstration Discussion Drill-and-practice Tutorial

Methods Cooperative Learning Gaming Simulation Discovery Problem Solving

The Roles of Media in Learning Methods Technology

Technology Technology consists of: Hardware and Problem Solving It is the Products and it is the Process

Media, Technology & Learning “How the instructor integrates the technology into the lesson is the most important factor in successful learning.” Pg. 10