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

2. The Roles of Media in Learning
Methods
Technology

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

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

5. 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

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

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

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

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

10. The Roles of Media in Learning
Methods
Technology

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

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

13. 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

14. The Roles of Media in Learning
Methods
Technology

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

16. The Roles of Media in Learning
Methods
Technology

17. Methods Presentation Demonstration Discussion Drill-and-practice
Tutorial

18. Methods Cooperative Learning Gaming Simulation Discovery
Problem Solving

19. The Roles of Media in Learning
Methods
Technology

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

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